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 Incredible 1959 Scimitar EX “All-Purpose Sedan” Is For Sale
This is the 1959 Scimitar EX All-Purpose Sedan, it’s a show car from the drawing board of legendary American industrial designer Brooks Stevens that was built over in Germany by Karosseriewerk Reutter. Three cars…
For Sale: A 1964 International Travelall Based On A Turbo-Diesel Suburban
This is a 1964 International Travelall that has been completely rebuilt, it now rides on a K2500 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 chassis, it’s powered by a 6.5 liter turbo diesel V8, and it’s been given…
250 BHP At 65,000 RPM! The 1977 “Steamin’ Demon” Steam Streamliner
This is the 1977 “Steamin’ Demon” Steam Streamliner, it’s the vehicle that used a steam turbine developing 250 bhp at an eye-watering 65,000 rpm, to break Stanley’s 70 year old steam-powered speed record. In…
The Amazing “Airnado” – A One-Off Oldsmobile Airstream Camper
This is the Airnado, it’s a combination of the front end of a 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado and an Airstream travel trailer, providing a self-contained home on wheels powered by a 455 cubic inch V8….
710 BHP Crate Engine! A 572 Big Block V8 From Skip White Performance
This is a high-performance 572 cubic inch (9.4 liter) big block Chevrolet V8 built by the team at Skip White Performance in Tennessee. It’s been dyno tested and shown to be turning out 710…
For Sale: A Beautifully Restored 1953 Spartan Spartanette
This is a restored 1953 Spartan Spartanette travel trailer, it measures in at 31 feet long and rides on dual axles. This is one of the largest and most luxurious caravans of its time,…
The Incredible 1965 Centaur: An American-Designed Scooter That Folds Into A Suitcase
This is a Centaur folding scooter from 1965, it’s an all-American design that folds neatly into a suitcase-sized box that can then be carried, or stored in your car, boat, or plane for when…
For Sale: A Restored 1969 Airstream “Land Yacht” Ambassador
This is a 1969 Airstream Land Yacht Ambassador that now benefits from a thorough restoration inside and out. It’s riding on new axles, and it has all new electrics, plumbing, and fittings. The Land…
For Sale: Elton’s John’s 550 BHP Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550
This is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550 that was delivered new to Elton John, the legendary British singer, songwriter, and showman who has sold over 300 million records worldwide since he started…
Still In The Factory Crate! A Brand New 20 Year Old Honda CR250R
This is a Honda CR250R from the 2007 model year that’s remained unused in its original factory crate. It’s now being offered for sale and it comes with a trailer for easy transportation, as well…
Retro Home-On-Wheels: A 1968 Chevrolet C20 + “Sky Lounge” Camper
This is a 1968 Chevrolet C20 CST Custom Camper, a ¾-ton Golden Anniversary model, that’s fitted with a period-correct tri-level 1966 Del Rey Sky Lounge camper – ideal for those extended road trips. The…
An Incredible “Cummins” Livery Indy Car Go Kart
This is an original Indy Car-style go-kart built by the Bird Corporation and finished in an eye-catching yellow #25 Cummins livery, likely based on Al Unser’s 1987 Indy 500 winning car. These karts are…