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 Überleben Kräftig Fire Starter – An 8″ Long 20,000+ Strike Fire Steel
This is the Überleben Kräftig Fire Starter, it’s an 8 inch long, 1/2 inch thick fire steel designed to last for years thanks to the fact it’s good for over 20,000 strikes. For the…
WWII Training Film: How To Fly The B-26 Airplane – 1944
“How To Fly The B-26 Airplane” is an original WWII training film for new trainee pilots, to help familiarize them with the legendary Martin B-26 Marauder. The B-26 was one of the most common…
For Sale: An Original 7.6 Litre Seagrave V12 From The 1930s
The Seagrave V12 was a modified version of the Pierce-Arrow V12 – an engine that had been developed by Pierce-Arrow chief engineer Karl Wise to power the world-class luxury cars built by the…
The Lum-Tec M88 – Limited To 500 Units Worldwide – $575 USD Each
The Lum-Tec M88 was developed by the family run American-based company to be an exceedingly tough wristwatch that can handle everything from mountain climbing to scuba diving, with water resistance up to 300…
The BMW 2000 CS – The Controversial Neue Klasse Coupe
The BMW 2000 CS was a critically important member of the “Neue Klasse” or “New Class” of vehicles produced by the German automaker from the early 1960s into the late 1970s. Before the arrival…
Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-Person Tent – Ideal For Motorcycle Adventures
The Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-person tent was developed to be as lightweight and easy to carry as possible whilst also providing protection against the elements on the side of a mountain. These features make…
For Sale: The 707 hp Jeep Wagoneer Hellwagon – The Greatest SUV Sleeper Of All Time
Although it looks entirely stock from the outside, this 1989 Jeep Wagoneer is fitted with a 707 hp Hellcat engine and a specially modified drivetrain designed to withstand the prodigious 650 ft lbs of…
The New Alpinestars Bionic Action Protector – $99.95 USD
This is the new Alpinestars Bionic Action Chest + Back Protector, it features “Cell Technology” chest and back protection plates backed with bio foam to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. Unlike most…
1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport – The “Round Case” Road Legal Race Bike
The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is one of the most important production bikes in the long history of the legendary Italian motorcycle maker. The 750 Super Sport was essentially a road legal…
The New Fuel Paratroops – Motorcycle Boots Inspired By US M43 Combat Boots from World War II
These are the new Fuel Paratroops, they’ve been in development for two years as a modern motorcycle boot with strong design influence from the iconic US M43 combat boots from World War II, with…
A Rare Fiat 1200 Wonderful – Just 5 Production Cars Were Made
The Fiat 1200 Wonderful has the first known post-WWII example of what would come to be known as the “targa” top, so named by Porsche in the 1960s. The roof of the 1200 Wonderful…
An Original 1940s-Era Crate Scooter – Marty McFly Approved
The most famous crate scooter in the world must surely be the one borrowed by Marty McFly in Back To The Future, he famously snaps the crate section off the top and uses it…