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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The Juliet Moto Jacket by Nine Lives Motowear – 100% Made In The USA
This is the new Juliet Moto Jacket by Nine Lives Motowear, it’s the brainchild of Bridget Dillon, a designer and motorcyclist who was unhappy with the current crop of women’s motorcycle jackets – so she…
Rally Car For Sale: Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5 Autodelta
This is an original Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5 Autodelta, a rare high-performance version of the already highly capable Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5. When Alfa Romeo first introduced the Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT family in 1974…
The Revival Cycles Custom Ducati 900SS J63 – Renaissance Series #1
Editor’s Note: This article is part of the new Renaissance Series on Silodrome where we go back and feature some of the most important custom motorcycles that have been built in recent years. All…
Biltwell EXFIL-48 Backpack – A Motorcycle Road Trip Weekender Bag
The Biltwell EXFIL-48 Backpack was developed for motorcyclists and anyone else planning a road trip that need to carry a few days of supplies and who may require access to tools at some point. The…
Land Speed Racing Legend Don Vesco’s Ferrari 308 GTB
This is the Ferrari 308 GTB that was owned by land speed record racing legend Don Vesco, and used by him for commuting to the Bonneville Salt Flats for his record breaking runs. Over…
Spidi Metromover – A Waterproof Motorcycle Jacket Designed For Inclement Weather
The Spidi Metromover is a new-for-2021 motorcycle jacket developed by the team at Spidi to handle whatever weather conditions mother nature might throw at you. The jacket has a clean, minimalist design that belies…
Affordable Rally Car: A Volvo Amazon 123GT Built For Racing
This is an original 1968 Volvo Amazon 123GT that’s been built to targa rally specifications, it’s now ready for a new owner. It needs little more than a new set of tires before hitting…
Film: The Rare BMW 320iS – The Undercover Little Brother To The E30 BMW M3
The BMW 320is is one of the least well-known variants of the BMW E30 – one of the most popular model lines in the German marque’s 104 year history. People who are familiar with…
The Military-Spec Bowler CSP RIV 4×4 Concept Vehicle Is For Sale
This is the Bowler CSP RIV, it’s a concept vehicle that was developed by Bowler for both military and emergency services roles. It was first unveiled at the 2017 Defence and Security Equipment International…
A Drivable 1:2 Scale Model Of The Car From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
This is the Little Legends Spyder, it’s a drivable 1:2 scale model of the Ferrari 250 GT California – considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Despite its…
Rare Racing Car For Sale: An AC Frua Fastback – Semi Lightweight
The AC Frua was built on the same chassis as the mighty AC Cobra 427 Mark III, though it was stretched by 6 inches to give the car a little more room for a…
Bison Leather Upland Boots by the Truman Boot Co – American Made
This is the Bison Leather Upland boot by the Truman Boot Co., each one is made by hand in the United States from American Bison leather sourced from Law Tanning – an 85 year…