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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A 400+hp Coyote V8 Equipped First Generation Ford Bronco
This comprehensively restored first generation Ford Bronco is powered by the exact engine that many think should have been offered at launch with the all-new 2021 Bronco – the 5.0 Litre Ford Coyote V8….
The Barebones Railroad Lantern – 100+ Hours Of Camp Light On One Charge
This is the Barebones Railroad Lantern, it’s a durable metal lantern with a traditional seeded glass globe and a warm amber light output that can be turned up or down to provide as much…
The Lamborghini 2241R Tractor – A Lamborghini Wearing Gulf Colors For ~$23,000 USD
The Lamborghini 2241R tractor is a member of the smaller family of Lamborghini tractors called the Lamborghinetta. These affordable and mechanically simple and tractors were similar to the first tractors that the company…
The New MOMO x Hot Wheels Limited Edition Steering Wheel – $299.95 USD
This is the new MOMO x Hot Wheels limited edition steering wheel, it was created to celebrate the Hot Wheels 50th anniversary, each one comes with it’s own display box and numbers are…
The Fiat 8V Coupé – The Only Fiat Ever Fitted With A V8
The Fiat 8V was a revolutionary design that lit up the motoring press when it was first shown to the public at the 1952 Geneva Motor Show. The sleek new Italian GT car featured…
Lego Creator Expert Ferrari F40 Construction Set
This is the LEGO Creator Expert Ferrari F40 (10248) construction set, it’s made up of 1,158 pieces and it’s designed for those 14 years of age or older. The Ferrari F40 is one of…
Full Film: The Norton Project – Two Sons Steal Their Dad’s Commando For A Restoration
The Norton Project is one of the best motorcycle short films on YouTube, it tells the true story of two brothers who steal their father’s prized 1969 Norton Commando from the basement and…
For Sale: A ~900 HP McLaren-Mercedes MP4-19 Formula 1 Engine
This is a complete and recently rebuilt McLaren-Mercedes MP4-19 Formula 1 engine from 2004, it’s a 2997cc, 90º V10 capable of almost 900 hp at 18,300 rpm. Formula 1’s V10 era is often…
The BMW 2002 Turbo – BMW’s First Turbocharged Production Car
The BMW 2002 Turbo is one of the most revered cars built by the Bavarian automaker in the 1970s and today it’s viewed as a highly collectible German classic – made all the…
A Rare Japanese HKS Speedway Special From The 1970s – Selling For ~$450 USD
This is a rare HKS Speedway Special from 1976, it was designed and built for Japanese Auto Racing – a form of motorcycle racing somewhat similar to American flat track racing but held exclusively…
The New Fox Racing V1 Matte Helmet – With MIPS Technology
This is the new Fox Racing V1 matte helmet, it’s a lightweight helmet designed for both road use and racing, with a precise fit thanks to the six unique shell sizes. This many shell…
The Mighty Lamborghini LM002 – A Countach V12-Powered Luxury 4×4
The Lamborghini LM002, frequently referred to as the “Rambo Lambo”, was the world’s first production luxury performance SUV. It was powered by the V12 from the Lamborghini Countach, and despite its prodigious curb…