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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A Rare Lotus 7A Series 1 – Colin Chapman’s Purest Road Car
No article about the Lotus 7 can be written without mentioning the clever way in which Colin Chapman and his team at Lotus got…
The Biltwell Camp Mug – 100% Goes To The Warrior Built Foundation
Enamel mugs have been in use for countless decades and they’re still popular today for their ruggedness and low weight. Enamelled has been in…
Short Film: Honda CB750 – The Birth of the Superbike
“Honda CB750 – The Birth of the Superbike” is a new short film from the team at Brightside Media, it gives a look back…
For Sale: A Supercharged 37 Litre Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 Aero Engine – Capable of 3500 HP
The Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 is a 37 litre (2,240 cu. in.) aero engine that was in development before the Second World War, but had…
The Runge Armchair – By Porsche Coachbuilder Extraordinaire Christopher Runge
This is the new Runge Armchair, each one is hand built by Christopher Runge Superleicht aluminum tubes which are TIG welded into a framework…
Honda CL77 Scrambler – The Unstoppable Scrambler Version Of The Super Hawk
The Honda CL77 Scrambler was the off-road version of the CB77 Super Hawk, it was released in 1965 and sold until 1968. Unlike many…
A Working Ford 1965 Mustang K-Code V8 Engine 1:3 Scale Model Kit
This is a working 1:3 scale model kit of a Ford 1965 Mustang K-Code V8 engine, it’s specifically designed for both adults (and teenagers)…
The Unusual Mini Marcos – A Fast, Lightweight Mini-Based Sports Car
The Mini Marcos was a sports car based on the Mini running gear and drivetrain, but with a unique fibreglass body that was designed…
The Original AC Cobra Steering Wheel By Moto-Lita
Moto-Lita is a British company that has built classic steering wheels for many of the world’s most desirable cars, including the legendary AC Cobra….
The Ubco 2×2 – The Toughest Adventure Scooter In The World
As the name suggests, the UBCO 2×2 is a two-wheel drive motorcycle. It makes use front and rear electric hub motors to give riders…
The Muncher By Full Windsor – The Only Firestarting Titanium Spork You’ll Ever Need
This is the Muncher By Full Windsor, it’s an ultra-lightweight titanium spork that can also start fires thanks to the included ferro fire striker…
The Ginetta G4 – The Beautiful Little Giant Killer
The Ginetta G4 is one of the most successful models produced by the plucky little British carmaker. Outside the borders of the United Kingdom…