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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The King Of 4x4s: A Mercedes-Benz Unimog 416 Doka
This is a Mercedes-Benz Unimog 416 Doka – “Doka” comes from the German word “doppelkabine” meaning double cab. The vast majority of Unimogs have single cabs, so the Doka is a desirable variant as…
The Butcher Throwing Axe From The World Axe Throwing League (WATL)
This is the new third generation of the popular Butcher Throwing Axe by WATL, it has a thinner, sharper head than the outgoing second generation model, with a 6-7mm bevel that helps the axe penetrate…
For Sale: A 13B Rotary-Powered Formula Mazda Race Car
This is a 1996 Formula Mazda race car, it’s powered by the legendary 1.3 liter four-plug Mazda 13B Wankel rotary engine with power sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed Hewland transaxle. This…
A Fascinating Cutaway Jaguar XK Engine
The Jaguar XK straight-six engine regularly features on lists of the top engines of the 20th century. It was an advanced design that had originally been conceived on the roof of the Jaguar factory…
The Blydenstein Vauxhall Viva HA From The “Salvage Hunters” TV Show
This Vauxhall Viva HA is now likely one of the most famous examples of its breed thanks to its appearance on the Discovery TV show Salvage Hunters starring Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland. The…
A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
This is 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan is said to be the oldest known motor caravan in the world. It was built just before the outbreak of the First World War for a wealthy…
The Bellroy Venture Duffel
This is the Bellroy Venture Duffel, it’s a rugged 40 liter duffel bag made from a water-resistant ripstop fabric coupled with water-resistant zippers, and it has an extra-wide zipper allowing easy access to its contents….
Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible – Ex-Maurice Gibb Of The Bee Gees
It’s probably safe to say that every example of the Rolls-Royce Corniche that was ever made has an interesting story to tell, but this one is more interesting than most – it was bought secondhand for triple…
SCX Bonaventure Speedway Track
This is a SCX Bonaventure Speedway Track, it’s been installed on a table with ornamental grass, trees, a lake, buildings, and even a Ferris wheel. SCX is the Spanish equivalent of Scalextric and most…
There’s An Original Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender For Sale
This is one of the original Land Rover Defenders used in the Camel Trophy, an iconic annual 4×4 event that ran from 1980 to 2000 before it was replaced with the G4 Challenge. Unlike…
Original Prototype: A Ferrari 312T4 Formula 1 Inspired Go Kart
This go kart is a prototype that was developed and built in 1980 by Pony Car of Italy to resemble the 1979 Ferrari 312T4 Formula 1 car driven by Gilles Villeneuve. It’s powered by…
Still In The Factory Crate: A 1995 BMW R100GS PD Classic
This 1995 BMW R100GS PD Classic has remained in its factory crate since it arrived at Blackfoot Motosports of Alberta back in the 1990s. It now offers a unique opportunity to acquire what may be the…