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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Icon Dreadnaught Backpack – A Waterproof, 15″ Laptop Capable Motorcycle Pack
This is the Icon Dreadnaught backpack, it was designed for motorcyclists but it’ll work for anyone who needs a solid waterproof backpack that can…
Fast Cars: A 90s Film About IndyCar Featuring Willy T. Ribbs, Bobby Rahal, Lyn St. James, and Emerson Fittipaldi
This documentary starts out in late 1992 as Bobby Rahal and his team begin testing their new car – a car they hope will…
There’s A 572 HP Lamborghini Murcielago V12 Engine, Gearbox, And Differential For Sale
It isn’t everyday that we find the engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, and rear differential from a Lamborghini Murcielago for sale. This group of three…
Meet The 21st Century Vincent Black Shadow – Custom Motorcycle Royalty
The Vincent Black Shadow is one of few motorcycles that can truthfully claim to be powered by an engine designed by a man who…
Fuel Division 2 Jacket – A Classic Design With Modern Protection
The new Fuel Division 2 jacket was designed to evoke the style of motorcycle jackets worn in the 1950s but it’s been carefully developed…
The Long-Lost 1959 Tojeiro California Spyder – Only One Was Ever Made
The 1959 Tojeiro California Spyder is a car that was designed and partially built in the late 1950s before being placed into storage for…
Holtzman’s Survival Grenade – A 48 Piece Emergency Survival Kit
This is the Holtzman’s Survival Grenade, it’s a 48 piece emergency survival kit all wrapped up in 45 feet of military-grade 550 paracord. The team…
A 400+hp Coyote V8 Equipped First Generation Ford Bronco
This comprehensively restored first generation Ford Bronco is powered by the exact engine that many think should have been offered at launch with the…
The Barebones Railroad Lantern – 100+ Hours Of Camp Light On One Charge
This is the Barebones Railroad Lantern, it’s a durable metal lantern with a traditional seeded glass globe and a warm amber light output that…
The Lamborghini 2241R Tractor – A Lamborghini Wearing Gulf Colors For ~$23,000 USD
The Lamborghini 2241R tractor is a member of the smaller family of Lamborghini tractors called the Lamborghinetta. These affordable and mechanically simple and…
The New MOMO x Hot Wheels Limited Edition Steering Wheel – $299.95 USD
This is the new MOMO x Hot Wheels limited edition steering wheel, it was created to celebrate the Hot Wheels 50th anniversary, each…
The Fiat 8V Coupé – The Only Fiat Ever Fitted With A V8
The Fiat 8V was a revolutionary design that lit up the motoring press when it was first shown to the public at the 1952…