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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The BMW 2000 CS – The Controversial Neue Klasse Coupe
The BMW 2000 CS was a critically important member of the “Neue Klasse” or “New Class” of vehicles produced by the German automaker from…
Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-Person Tent – Ideal For Motorcycle Adventures
The Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-person tent was developed to be as lightweight and easy to carry as possible whilst also providing protection against the…
For Sale: The 707 hp Jeep Wagoneer Hellwagon – The Greatest SUV Sleeper Of All Time
Although it looks entirely stock from the outside, this 1989 Jeep Wagoneer is fitted with a 707 hp Hellcat engine and a specially modified…
The New Alpinestars Bionic Action Protector – $99.95 USD
This is the new Alpinestars Bionic Action Chest + Back Protector, it features “Cell Technology” chest and back protection plates backed with bio…
1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport – The “Round Case” Road Legal Race Bike
The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is one of the most important production bikes in the long history of the legendary Italian motorcycle…
The New Fuel Paratroops – Motorcycle Boots Inspired By US M43 Combat Boots from World War II
These are the new Fuel Paratroops, they’ve been in development for two years as a modern motorcycle boot with strong design influence from the…
A Rare Fiat 1200 Wonderful – Just 5 Production Cars Were Made
The Fiat 1200 Wonderful has the first known post-WWII example of what would come to be known as the “targa” top, so named by…
An Original 1940s-Era Crate Scooter – Marty McFly Approved
The most famous crate scooter in the world must surely be the one borrowed by Marty McFly in Back To The Future, he famously…
Ex-US Military Unimog 419 Freightliner Earthmover – $25,999 USD
This earthmover Unimog is one of those vehicles that I have absolutely no conceivable use for, but find myself wanting all the same….
The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife – Made In The USA
The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife was developed as a tough, utilitarian knife perfectly suited to life in your toolbox or on your belt. Each knife…
Documentary: Spitfire Sisters – The Female WWII Pilots of the ATA
Spitfire Sisters is a documentary about the female members of the British ATA, or Air Transport Auxiliary, a civilian organisation of pilots who…
The Austel Lotec MkII – A Motorcycle With A 998cc Mini Engine
The Austel Lotec was the brainchild of British engineer and designer Chris Castell. He developed an entirely unique motorcycle powered by a Mini car engine…