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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For Sale: A 1974 Lamborghini Jarama S – The “Forgotten Lamborghini”
This is a 1974 Lamborghini Jarama S project car, the Jarama is an oft-forgotten model from the Italian supercar maker but it deserves to be better remembered. It was Ferruccio Lamborghini’s favorite car, and…
For Sale: A Retro 1970 Honda CT70H Trail – With An Upgraded Engine
This is a 1970 Honda CT70H Trail that now benefits from a number of upgrades, including the fitment of an 88cc top-end kit to increase the displacement, up from the 72cc of the original,…
A Rare 1993 Panoz Roadster V8 – An American-Made Caterham Killer
This is a 1993 Panoz Roadster, and amazingly, it has just 695 miles on the odometer since it was new. One of the reasons for this is that this car was built for company…
For Sale By Gas Monkey Garage: A 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This is a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z that’s being offered for sale as part of a collection by Gas Monkey Garage out of Dallas, Texas. The Z28 IROC-Z was the top-of-the-line option package for…
Forgotten Roadster: The Unusual 1964 Lightburn “Zeta Sports”
This is a 1964 Lightburn Zeta Sports, it’s a pint-sized roadster from Australia powered by a rear-mounted engine that drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. It’s believed that only 28-50 of…
A Twin-Turbo BMW R100S Built In Just 7 Weeks (And It’s For Sale)
This is a BMW R100S that’s been highly-modified from new, it now has twin-turbochargers (one for each cylinder), as well as electronic fuel injection, twin wastegates, an adjustable fuel-pressure regulator, and a Dyna electronic…
For Sale: A 6×6 MAX 2 880-S – An ATV That Doubles As A Boat
This is a six-wheel-drive MAX 2 880-S Amphibious ATV, it’s a factory-built special, using the independent-suspension Springer chassis coupled to a traditional-style MAX 2 upper body. Power is provided by a 627cc Briggs &…
For Sale: A 1971 Holden Monaro GTS – An Australian GT Car Legend
This is a 1971 Holden Monaro GTS fitted with the desirable Australian-developed 5.0 liter (308 cubic inch) V8, a popular engine with enthusiasts, as it means the Australian car is powered by a locally-developed…
Retro Home-On-Wheels: A 1971 Ford Econoline “Shasta Motorhome”
This is a 1971 Ford Econoline that was converted into a motorhome in-period by Shasta Trailers in California. It has seating for two up front, sleeping space for up to four in the back,…
There’s A Street-Legal V8 Radio Flyer Wagon For Sale
This is a 100% street-legal Radio Flyer Wagon that was built on a 1999 GMC Sonoma chassis and powered by a 350 small block Chevy V8. The front “pull-handle” is removable and the whole…
For Sale: A Road-Trip-Ready 1962 Rochdale GT + Matching Camping Trailer
This is an original 1962 Rochdale GT, it’s a sports car you may never have seen before, as only around 80 of them are believed to have survived to the modern day. Rochdale was…
Retro Australian Icon: A 1983 Holden Commodore In Time Warp Condition
This is a Holden Commodore SL from 1983, although it’s largely known outside of Australia, the Commodore was one of the most common cars on the road Down Under through the 1980s and well…