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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Mika Häkkinen McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 Nose Cone – 2001
This McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 nose cone was used by the great Mika Häkkinen during the 2001 season, winning four Formula 1 races, including Brazil,…
Would You Take It On? A 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Project Car
Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was the larger-engined, and targa-roofed version of the original Dino 206 GT. Many in the classic car community attach the…
Speaking Of Controversial Wedge-Shaped Vehicles – The Aston Martin Lagonda Series 4
The Aston Martin Lagonda Series 4 was the final iteration of what was almost certainly the British automaker’s most controversial production vehicle, and one…
Heroine Racer Bumblebee Motorcycle Helmet
The Heroine Racer Bumblebee is one of the more eye-catching helmets made by British company Hedon, making it a perfect lid for riders who…
For Sale: The Last Surviving 1982 Ferrari 126 C2 Formula 1 Car
The Ferrari 126 C2 was developed for the 1982 Formula 1 season to turn Ferrari’s fortunes around and get the team back to the…
Don’t Think Twice Wool Strapback Cap by The Ampal Creative
This is the Don’t Think Twice wool strapback cap by the team at The Ampal Creative, it was made as a tribute to a…
The Mighty Honda ATC 250R – The Fastest Three-Wheeled Death Machine In The West
The Honda ATC 250R is remembered today as one of the leading lights of the three-wheeled craze that swept the motorcycle world in the…
Full Documentary: Burt Munro – Offerings to the God of Speed
Editor’s Note: This film is complete, however it is an older documentary copied from a VHS tape and as a result, the resolution is…
An Original Airstream Excella 280 Motorhome – A Retro-Luxury Home On Wheels
The Airstream Excella 280 motorhome is one of the less common Airstream models – most Airstreams were travel trailers (also known as caravans) that…
The Most Desirable Monkey Bike Of All Time – The Rare Honda Baja Africa
The Honda Monkey Baja Africa is one of the rarest and most desirable iterations of the beloved Japanese minibike ever offered, although interestingly it…
For Sale: A Ferrari Tipo 051 V10 Formula 1 Engine – 900 BHP
The Ferrari Tipo 051 V10 is one of the most successful Formula 1 engines of all time, it was introduced in the Ferrari F2002…
Bell Moto-3 Fasthouse Checkers Helmet – A Retro Motorcycle Helmet With Modern Safety
The Bell Moto-3 Fasthouse Checkers Helmet is a new release from the legendary American helmet manufacturer featuring shell art from the team at Fasthouse….