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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“Back to the Future” DeLorean Time Machine Owner’s Workshop Manual
This is the official Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual for the DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future. It’s a 160 page guide to…
A Rare 1967 Ford Mustang GT “Zagato Elaborazione”
This is one of two examples of the 1967 Ford Mustang GT Zagato Elaborazione that were built. It’s a ’67 Mustang that was shipped…
100% Made In The USA: The Flint And Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
This is the Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket from the team at Flint and Tinder, each is made from weather-resistant Martexin 7 oz sailcloth from…
Build It Yourself: A First-Generation Ford Bronco Kit
This collection of parts to build a first-generation Ford Bronco includes a new chassis, a new body, full suspension and braking systems, and a…
The Half-Meter-Long Lego 1966 Batmobile™ Kit: 1,822 Pieces
This is the lego version of the classic 1966 Batman TV series Batmobile, it made up of 1,822 pieces and it measures in at…
A 7.3 Liter V12-Powered 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Pickup Truck
This is a 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III that was custom modified into a pickup truck over 30 months in the early 2000s, and it’s…
The Stanley Heritage Classic Vacuum Bottle
This is the Stanley Heritage Classic Vacuum Bottle, it’s one of the classic designs from the age-old American company that has been put back…
American Ute Perfection: A 6.4 Liter 1967 Ford Ranchero 4-Speed
This is a 1967 Ford Ranchero fitted with the highly-desirable factory 390 cubic inch V8 mated to a factory-original Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. These…
For Sale: A New 1000 BHP Chevrolet ZZ632/1000 Crate Engine
This is a Chevrolet ZZ632/1000 crate engine from GM Performance Parts, it’s the most powerful crate engine ever offered for public sale from General…
Barn Find: A One-Off Sports Car Design From 1963
This is a one-off sports car that was first registered in 1963 in Florida. It’s based on a 1951 Henry J chassis, and it’s…
The VSSL Nest Pour Over Coffee Kit: World Class Campsite Coffee
This is the Nest Pour Over Coffee Kit from VSSL. It’s a 5-piece portable pour-over kit for fresh-brewed coffee on the go that assembles…
This A Rare Toyota Crown Coupe From 1971
This is a rare 1971 Toyota Crown Coupe, it’s the two-door version of the Crown, one of the most important Toyota sedans of the…