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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.

For Sale: A 1946 H.K. Porter Company 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive

Ben Branch October 24, 2024
H.K. Porter Company Steam Locomotive
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1946 H.K. Porter Company 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive that is currently in non-running condition, it’s being offered for sale out of Newbury…

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Unusual American Sports Car: The Kellison J6 Panther 4-Speed

Ben Branch October 23, 2024
Kellison J6 Panther
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Kellison J6 Panther from 1964, this model was a period competitor for the likes of the Chevrolet Corvette developed by Jim…

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There’s A Rare Air-Cooled “Mini Camaro” From 1976 For Sale

Ben Branch October 23, 2024
Mini Camaro Funtastisk Kit Car 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Mini Camaro from 1976, it’s one of the kit-based vehicles developed by KAR Manufacturing out of Massachusetts, built on a…

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For Sale: A 1962 Airstream Trade Wind “Land Yacht”

Ben Branch October 22, 2024
Airstream Trade Wind Land Yacht Travel Trailer 6
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is an Airstream Trade Wind “Land Yacht” from 1962, it measures in at 24′ long and features a discretely upgraded and fully self-contained…

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The Stout Bell Tent: Made From American 10 Oz Canvas

Ben Branch October 22, 2024
Stout Bell Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Stout Bell Tent it’s a modern take on the age-old bell tent design, made from 100% cotton canvas sourced from the…

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The “Death Proof” Dodge Charger Is For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch October 21, 2024
Death Proof Dodge Charger
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This is claimed to be the 1969 Dodge Charger from the 2007 Quentin Tarantino film “Death Proof” starring Kurt Russell, Rosario Dawson, Rose McGowan,…

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Beaver For Sale: A 1967 “Beaver” Amphibious ATV

Ben Branch October 21, 2024
Wheeler Beaver Amphibious ATV
  • ATVs
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1967 “Wheeler Beaver,” it’s an amphibious all-terrain vehicle (ATV) designed and built in Ontario, Canada with a fiberglass body/hull, seating for…

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Unusual Machine: There’s A Corbin Sparrow Electric Vehicle For Sale

Ben Branch October 20, 2024
Corbin Sparrow EV
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a Corbin Sparrow electric vehicle from the year 2000. It’s an unusual EV that was designed to accommodate a single person, and…

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For Sale: A 1969 Mickey Thompson “Mini Dragster”

Ben Branch October 20, 2024
Mickey Thompson Mini Dragster 12
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Mickey Thompson Mini Dragster from 1969, as the name suggests, it’s essentially a miniature dragster powered by a Tecumseh four-stroke single-cylinder…

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There’s A Rare Gurgel Xavante X-12 For Sale

Ben Branch October 19, 2024
Gurgel Xavante X-12
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Gurgel Xavante X-12, it’s a vehicle you may never have seen before due to the fact that almost all of them…

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For Sale: A MiG-17 Fighter Jet Engine

Ben Branch October 19, 2024
MiG-17 Klimov VK-1 Jet Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Klimov VK1F turbine jet engine that was removed from a Soviet MiG-17F fighter jet, and according to the listing the turbine…

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Retro Home-On-Wheels: A 1970 Winnebago D22

Ben Branch October 18, 2024
Winnebago D22 Motorhome
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Cars

This is a Winnebago D22 from 1970 that benefits from some recent work, including new wheels, tires, and carpet, a full repaint, and the…

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