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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Bugatti Type 46 #46491 “Superprofilée” – A Bugatti That Almost Didn’t Get Built
In the days before the widespread production of unibody cars the world was largely dominated by cars that utilized body-on-chassis construction. As a result of this there were countless coachbuilders around the world who would build…
A Rare Rolex Military Submariner Used By Special Forces – The MilSub
This is a rare Rolex Military Submariner, often referred to in watch collector circles simply as the MilSub. The example you see here was made for the Royal Navy specifically for use by British…
1933 Austin 7 “Special” Racer – Powered By A Honda CX500 V-Twin
There are many unusual Austin 7-based racers in the world, the humble 7 was Britain’s answer to the Model T Ford, and just as the Americans over the pond had enjoyed modifying their Model…
Time Capsule Condition: 1983 Nissan Patrol 4×4
This is a rare sight – an original 1983 Nissan Patrol in original and unrestored condition still looking much like it did the first owner took delivery. If you’re an American and you’re wondering…
The Brummel Blazer – An Armored Blazer For Motorcyclists
This is the new Brummel Blazer, it was developed as an alternative to a regular motorcycle jacket for riders who need to dress a little more formally. In order to provide as much protection…
For Sale: A Low-Mile, Original TVR Cerbera 4.5
This is a TVR Cerbera, it’s a low-volume British performance car that was built between 1996 and 2006. It was named after Cerberus, a three-headed beast from Greek mythology that guarded the entrance of Hades….
The DecoPod by Dean Jackson Designs
This is the DecoPod, it’s a new creation from Dean Jackson, a master craftsman who came up with both the AeroPod and the AstroPod. Dean developed the DecoPod to provide an option for people…
For Sale: An Unusual Motoconfort Twin-Engined Motorcycle
This highly unusual twin-engined motorcycle appears to be a one-off build that no one really knows anything about. It’s clear that it’s a custom-built motorcycle that makes use of a modified Motoconfort engine and…
Lorenzo’s Million Mile Porsche 356
This short film centres around Lorenzo and his million mile Porsche 356, Lorenzo is one of those older guys you might meet at a car show who can take a little time to warm…
The Dino 206 SP Reborn
You could easily mistake the car you see pictured here as being one of just 18 original Dino 206 S vehicles that were ever made. Although it’s a staggeringly close approximation it actually started…
For Sale: A Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 Aero Engine
This is a Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 aero engine, or more specifically it’s a Mk.113A model dating from 1946 that was originally fitted to one side of a de Havilland Mosquito. The Merlin is remembered…
The Land Rover Series 2A From Peter Rabbit 2 – £24,995
This is the Land Rover Series 2A that was used in the film Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway released in 2021. The film starred a slew of A-listers including Margot Robbie, James Corden, Rose…