Articles that Ben Branch has written have been covered on CNN, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, Autoweek Magazine, Wired Magazine, Autoblog, Gear Patrol, Jalopnik, The Verge, and many more. Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with well over a million monthly readers from around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
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Display Piece: A Ferrari 500 Mondial Front End
This is the front end from a Ferrari 500 Mondial Series I, almost certainly the most famous of the few four-cylinder cars made by the Italian automaker. Although Ferrari is of course known best…
The World’s First Production V16: The Cadillac Sixteen
The Cadillac Sixteen has the unusual distinction of being the first production car in the world to be powered by a V16. It became one of the most expensive and prestigious cars in the…
1:1 Scale Porsche 917ATR Sculptures – From After The Race
This is a new series of life-sized sculptures by the talented team over at After The Race, often known simply as “ATR.” Just 12 of these 917ATR bodies will be made and clients will be able…
Still In The Factory Crate: A Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith
This is an original Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith from 2006 that remains in its factory crate, having never been removed for final assembly or riding. The bike is 1 of 50 “Live Fast” Bonnevilles made in…
Retro Motorhome: A Converted 1961 Mercedes-Benz O321H
This Mercedes-Benz O321H Motorhome has a more interesting history than most, it was used as the official transport of the Swiss hockey team EHC Biel in the 1960s and 1970s. After this it was…
Gilles Villeneuve’s 1976 Ford Bronco Is For Sale
This 1976 Ford Bronco belonged to Formula 1 racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, it was reportedly prepared by him for serious off-road use and it’s been in storage for decades – remaining untouched as it…
The Combar Pro FoldaXe By Aclim8
This is the Combar Pro FoldaXe, it’s a cleverly designed outdoor multi-tool that incorporates a fold-out axe, a hammer, a serrated edge knife, and a hand saw, all into a single package. The knife and…
For Sale: An Original Meyers Manx Beach Buggy – A 1960s Icon
This is an original Meyers Manx, the first and only authentic fiberglass-bodied Beetle-based beach buggy, and a vehicle that has spawned countless imitations over the years. Bruce Meyers was an engineer, sailor, yacht builder,…
“The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made” – A Jaguar E-Type Project Car
The Jaguar E-Type was released in 1961, its good looks and remarkable performance won it fans around the world, famously including Enzo Ferrari who is said to have called it “The most beautiful car ever made.” The 1967…
The Small Transparent Speaker
This is the suitably named Small Transparent Speaker from Swedish company Transparent. Transparent was founded by Per Brickstad, Magnus Wiberg, and Martin Willers in Stockholm, Sweden. The company has grown to become a favorite…
There’s A Rare Datsun 240Z “Super Samuri” For Sale
This is a Datsun 240Z “Super Samuri” and if you’ve never heard of the model before that may be because just 77 were ever made, all in Britain, and just 40 or so are thought…
For Sale: An Original Walt Siegl Leggero
This is an original Walt Siegl Leggero, one of the most prized low production volume motorcycles in the world today, and this example is believed to be one of only 2-3 in Europe and the…