Articles that Ben 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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For Sale: A ~900 HP McLaren-Mercedes MP4-19 Formula 1 Engine
This is a complete and recently rebuilt McLaren-Mercedes MP4-19 Formula 1 engine from 2004, it’s a 2997cc, 90º V10 capable of almost 900…
The BMW 2002 Turbo – BMW’s First Turbocharged Production Car
The BMW 2002 Turbo is one of the most revered cars built by the Bavarian automaker in the 1970s and today it’s viewed…
A Rare Japanese HKS Speedway Special From The 1970s – Selling For ~$450 USD
This is a rare HKS Speedway Special from 1976, it was designed and built for Japanese Auto Racing – a form of motorcycle racing…
The New Fox Racing V1 Matte Helmet – With MIPS Technology
This is the new Fox Racing V1 matte helmet, it’s a lightweight helmet designed for both road use and racing, with a precise fit…
The Mighty Lamborghini LM002 – A Countach V12-Powered Luxury 4×4
The Lamborghini LM002, frequently referred to as the “Rambo Lambo”, was the world’s first production luxury performance SUV. It was powered by the…
A 100 Watt BoomCase With A Hidden Compartment For Beer – The Beer Blaster
This is a 100 Watt portable sound system by BoomCase that incorporates a discrete internal compartment that can carry half a dozen cans of your…
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – The World’s Fastest Production Car In 1968
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is a car that became a benchmark for Ferrari and a sign of things to come – careful effort…
Hand-Forged Railroad Spike Knives From North Carolina
These hand-forged railroad spike knives are made by the team at Northern Crescent Iron in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Each knife can be…
An Unusual 1950 Cushman Model 62 Turtleback
This is an original, unrestored Cushman Model 62 Turtleback, an iconic American motor scooter that was a period competitor for the likes of Vespa…
Porsche Miniature Crankshaft Lamp, Factory Gift, ca. 1960s
This crankshaft lamp was a gift from the Porsche factory dating back to 1960, it includes a section of crankshaft with two connecting rods…
Must Watch Documentary: Circuit – A 1981 Can-Am Film Featuring Paul Newman
Circuit is a documentary about the 1981 Can-Am season. The film is a masterpiece of motorsport filmmaking, with excellent onboard footage, aerial footage,…
For Sale: A Porsche 911 RS MFI Type 911/83 Engine – Some Assembly Required
This is a Porsche 911 RS MFI Type 911/83 engine, as you can tell it’s in need of some assembly but once all…