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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Rare Survivor For Sale: A 1982 Honda ATC 200 Three-Wheeler
This is a remarkably original 1982 Honda ATC 200 three-wheeler that remained in the possession of its first owner from new until 2024 –…
Unusual Muscle Car: A 1969 Holden Monaro GTS (And It’s For Sale)
This is an unrestored 1969 Holden Monaro GTS that remains in remarkably original condition throughout. It won two Survivor Class awards at major Monaro…
The Back to the Future Hot Wheels 40th Anniversary Set: $32 USD
This is the new Hot Wheels Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Set, it’s so new that it hasn’t even been released yet, it…
Made In The USA: The TUT Titan Amphibious 4×4 (With 500 BHP)
This is a near-new TUT Titan amphibious 4×4 utility truck. It’s a 2024 model with just 60 miles on the odometer, as it was…
Solar Power Briefcase: The Goal Zero Boulder 200
This is the Goal Zero Boulder 200 Solar Briefcase, it’s a dual solar panel system with a built-in kickstand that can be folded in…
For Sale: A Vintage Mickey Thompson-Built Baja Buggy
This is a sand rail-style Baja Buggy that was built by Mickey Thompson in-period, then given to Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) member…
Tony Hawk’s “900” Skateboard Is For Sale ~$700,000 USD
This is the skateboard that Tony Hawk used to complete the world’s first 900 – the completion of two and a half aerial spins…
The F-117 Fighter: The Wildest American Production Motorcycle?
This is the Combat Motors F-117 Fighter, and I think it’s (probably) safe to say that it’s the wildest American-made motorcycle that money can…
Ceci N’est Pas Une Pipe: A 2002 Jordan EJ12 V10 Exhaust Sculpture
This is a sculpture from renowned artist Mike O’Connor, using a real right-hand bank exhaust header from the 3.0 liter 108º Honda RA002E V10…
Rare Barn Find: An Air-Cooled 1977 Bianco S
This is a 1977 Bianco S that was imported into the USA as a project car many years ago, it’s now being offered for…
For Sale: A Pair Of Matching 1980s Sears “Lime Limo” Go-Karts
This is a matching pair of retro 1980s Sears “Lime Limo” Go-Karts that are now being offered for sale as a package deal. They’re…
26 Years In The Factory Crate! A Brand New 1999 Ducati 996 SPS
This is a 1999 Ducati 996 SPS that has remained in its factory crate for 26 years, since it was brand new. This is…