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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Documentary: Proof Test – The Lotus Cortina at Sebring in 1964
This documentary covers the dual entries of the mighty little Lotus Cortinas at two races in Sebring in 1964 – a 250 kilometre…
For Sale: A 37 Litre 2,345 hp Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 Engine
The Rolls-Royce Griffon is an aircraft engine that was developed as an evolution of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin – the engine that powered a staggering array of aircraft during the Second World War including the Spitfire and the P-51 Mustang (in Packard-licensed form of course).
E28 M5 – The Bodyguard’s BMW
This short film from Brightside Media gives an introduction to one of the most important BMWs of all time – the original BMW M5….
The New Icon Field Armor 3 Motorcycle Vest – $195 USD
This is the new Icon Field Armor 3 vest, it’s the much-anticipated updated version of what is almost certainly the world’s best selling…
The Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster – The Fastest American Production Car Of Its Time
The Stutz Model BB Speedster was the fastest American production car of its time, thanks to its advanced 299 cu. in. single overhead…
Dents Lancaster Driving Gloves
Dents Lancaster driving gloves have long been a favourite with classic car owners in Britain and around the world, they have a thick 100%…
A Ducati 959 Panigale Custom by Jett Design
It takes a brave person to customize a new Ducati 959 Panigale, it’s a motorcycle that’s already perfect according to many in the…
Williams: The Legendary Story Of Frank Williams And His F1 Team In Their Own Words
Williams: The Legendary Story Of Frank Williams And His F1 Team In Their Own Words is a must-read book about one of the…
1969 Honda S800 Convertible – The Godfather Of The Honda S2000
When it was released in 1966 the Honda S800 was the fastest production car build by the Japanese company, with a top speed…
Toolboxes Made From Recycled Oil Barrels by Vibrazioni Art-Design
This series of toolboxes were all made from used oil barrels, they still carry the original paint schemes as the barrels they started…
The 1963 Ford Falcon Clan by Ghia – A Rare Sibling To The Original Mustang
This is the 1963 Ford Falcon Clan by Ghia, it’s an early collaboration between Ford and Ghia that uses the same platform and…
100% Centric Motorcycle Sunglasses
The 100% Centric sunglasses were developed specifically for use by motorcyclists and other who need strong, lightweight sunglasses with impact resistant polycarbonate lenses with a…