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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Vuvroom Classic Car Skateboard Decks / Wall Art – $60 USD
These classic car skateboard decks by Vuvroom were designed by Brian Dooley, an illustrator with a life-long affinity for vintage motoring. Dooley founded Vuvroom…
The Jaguar XK120 That Vanished (And Was Later Found Under A Table)
The Jaguar XK120 is one of the most beloved British sports cars of the 20th century, so you can imagine the heartbreak of a…
Age Your Own Whisky: The Bluegrass Barrels 2 Litre Mini Oak Barrel
These 2 litre mini American white oak barrels from Bluegrass Barrels in Kentucky are designed to allow you to age your own spirits at…
A Rare 1967 Ford 427 ci SOHC “Cammer” V8 Engine
The Ford 427 ci SOHC “Cammer” V8 engine was nicknamed the “90 Day Wonder” by the team at Ford’s version of Area 51…
The Tot Rod – A Hot Rod For Kids
This is the Tot Rod, a bespoke kid’s car designed as a miniature evocation of the ’32 Ford – often referred to as the…
1969 Ford Bronco Restomod – 460 hp Coyote Engine – 6 Seats – 4 Doors
This Ford Bronco restomod has been comprehensively built from the ground up to be something the factory never originally offered in 1969 – a…
An Original, Working White Rose Gasoline Neon Sign
Neon White Rose Gasoline signs could be seen on highways and byways coast to coast in the early to mid-20th century. The White Rose…
The Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara – The Unstoppable French Answer To The Land Rover
The rare Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara features both a front and a rear engine which can be operated independently – meaning the car can…
Evel’s Exploits – A Classic Evel Knievel T-Shirt From We Went Fast
Evel’s Exploits is one of the most popular tees sold by the team over at We Went Fast, it’s officially licensed from the managers…
Documentary: Triumph Spitfire At The 1965 24 Hours Of Le Mans
The 1965 running of the 24 Hours Of Le Mans saw a battle of the ages running between Ford and Ferrari, but further down…
Custom 2WD Ural Sidecar Motorcycle by Le Mani Moto – “From Russia With Love”
This custom 2WD Ural was built by the team Le Mani Moto, they called it “From Russia With Love” as a reference to the…
1 of 900: An Original Triumph TT Special – $10,000 to $12,000 USD (Estimated)
In the 1960s both Steve McQueen and Evel Knievel owned Triumph TT Specials, McQueen often raced his Triumphs with notable success, and Knievel used his…