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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.

Lancia Rally 037 – The Last Rear-Wheel Drive Car To Win The World Rally Championship

Ben Branch May 22, 2020
Lancia 037 Stradale Rear
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Rally

The Lancia Rallye 037 is one of the most beloved cars from the legendary Group B rally era, despite the fact it didn’t have…

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For Sale: A Lamborghini Countach Replica Chassis – Valued At $11,000 To $22,000 USD

Ben Branch May 21, 2020
Lamborghini Countach Chassis
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Engineering

This is a complete replica of a Lamborghini Countach chassis, it was built to a remarkable level of original detail, possibly as a replacement…

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The New Three Pedals + Liberté T-Shirt

Ben Branch May 21, 2020
Three Pedals + Liberté T-Shirt Main
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear

This is the new Three Pedals + Liberté t-shirt, we’ve taken the national motto of France “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” and added the word “Vélocité”…

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Willys FC-150 – The Quirky And Much Loved Jeep Pickup

Ben Branch May 20, 2020
Willys FC-150
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Willys FC-150 was released in 1956, it used the chassis of the Jeep CJ-5 but used an all new body design with the…

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The Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent – $599 USD

Ben Branch May 20, 2020
Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road

This is the Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent, it’s arguably the industry leader in the world of expedition-grade moto camping tents because it provides…

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The Incredible Art Of Noémie Marmorat

Ben Branch May 19, 2020
Noémie Marmorat Art Harley-Davidson
  • Art
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Home

Noémie Marmorat is an artist and product designer with an already expansive portfolio of art that belies her two years of work in the…

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Sunski Treeline Sunglasses – Adventure Sunglasses With A Lifetime Warranty – $89 USD

Ben Branch May 19, 2020
Sunski Treeline Sunglasses Main
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Sunglasses

These are the Sunski Treeline sunglasses, they’re designed to be both light weight and rugged, and amazingly they come with a lifetime warranty that…

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Project Car: A Rare, Original 1966 Honda S600

Ben Branch May 18, 2020
Honda S600
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

This 1966 Honda S600 project car is a matching numbers example and a perfect candidate for restoration. Interest in early Japanese sports cars has…

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The New Shoei Glamster Helmet – Modern Protection With Retro Styling

Ben Branch May 18, 2020
Shoei Glamster Helmet
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Shoei Glamster helmet is a new offering from the highly-regarded Japanese helmet manufacturer aimed squarely at the vintage, classic, and retro motorcycle world….

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Documentary: The 1989 Camel Trophy Across The Amazon Rain Forest

Ben Branch May 17, 2020
1989 Camel Trophy Amazon
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films

This film covers the 1989 Camel Trophy in the Amazon, one of the most challenging iterations of the famous off-road event from its 20…

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There’s A Ferrari 275 GTB V12 Engine For Sale On eBay – $175,000 USD

Ben Branch May 16, 2020
Ferrari 275 GTB V12 Engine 4
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

The Ferrari 275 GTB was a critically important model for Ferrari, it heralded the Italian automaker’s shift from live rear axles in their 250…

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A Very Early TVR – The TVR Grantura Series II From 1961

Ben Branch May 15, 2020
TVR Grantura Nose
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The TVR Grantura was a critically important early model from the unusual British car maker, and it would help establish their reputation for building…

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