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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The Original Norton Commando Production Racer – The Yellow Peril
The Yellow Peril The Norton Commando Production Racer was often colloquially referred to as the “Yellow Peril”. The bike would be offered as a…
The Redux Courg Watch – An Affordable Titanium Automatic
The Redux Courg Watch is an affordable, military-spec titanium watch with an automatic movement featuring 24 jewels and a 41 hour power reserve. The…
The Slipstream Creations Retro Honda Enduro Chimera
This article was written by James Fawcett, the founder of Slipstream Creations. When possible we like to bring you the story of a custom in…
Watch: Rodney Dangerfield’s Guide to Auto Repair
Rodney Dangerfield’s Guide to Auto Repair is a famous 7 minute sketch by the legendary American comedian that’ll sound immediately familiar to anyone who’s…
One-of-One – The 1997 Shelby Aurora V8 Can-Am Prototype
With an estimated hammer price of just $20,000 to $25,000 USD, this Shelby Aurora V8 Can-Am prototype is possibly one of the best value…
The New Shoei EX-Zero Helmet – Modern Safety, Retro Looks
The new Shoei EX-Zero helmet is a welcome addition to the rapidly expanding category of classically-styled modern motorcycle helmets that provide the much loved…
The dB Customs Honda CB985F Evolution
The Honda CB985F Evolution is a motorcycle that started life as a regular CB900F, before getting a comprehensive evolutionary rebuild at the hands of…
Savage 6oz Stainless Steel Hip Flask
The Savage Hip Flask is a classically-designed 6oz flask with a refreshingly low MSRP of just $14.99 USD, making it an ideal addition to…
Watch The Full Episode: Edd China’s Garage Revival: The Golf GT(I)
Edd China’s Garage Revival is a new TV series that many of us have been wanting for years, each episode is entirely dedicated to…
A “Crate” Engine With A Difference – A Roush-Built Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Engine
The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 engine made its first appearance in the Lincoln-Zephyr models of 1936 with a capacity of 267 cubic inches. The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Engine…
1932 Ford “Blue Boy” Roadster – Possibly The Perfect Highboy Hot Rod
The 1932 Ford “Blue Boy” Roadster is about as close to the perfect highboy hot rod as we’re ever likely to see. It was…
Limited Edition Michel Monteange Print – Refueling at the 33rd Bol d’Or – 1969
This famous photograph by Michel Monteange shows the pit crew of the Gauthier and Schaller team at the 1969 Bol d’Or endurance motorcycle race…