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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A Remote Controlled Kit-Built PBY Catalina Seaplane – 53.5″ Wingspan
The PBY Catalina one of the most famous seaplanes in history, over 3,300 were built between 1936 and 1957, and many of them saw…
And Now For Something Completely Different: Drag-U-La – The Munster Drag Car
Drag-U-La is a fully-operational drag car designed by Tom Daniel and built by George Barris and his team in 1964. It was restored in…
BoomCase – Suitcase Stereo Designed By Paris Morece III
BoomCase have made a name for themselves building the most famous vintage suitcase boombox stereos in the world. Each one has a built-in, rechargeable…
The Fuel Motorcycles Coyote BMW R nineT Urban G/S
The BMW R nineT Urban G/S The BMW R nineT Urban G/S is a member in the R nineT model range designed to evoke…
1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply
The 1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply can also be used to make whisky, gin, vodka, bourbon, rye, and any number…
A 430 HP Corvette-Engined Range Rover Classic
Dropping a 6.2 liter Corvette LS3 V8 into a Range Rover Classic may seem like sacrilege to some, but it actually makes a lot…
The 1957 Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type – Automobilist Print
This print by Automobilist showcases one of the most iconic Le Mans winners of all time – an Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type. This particular…
Never Seen One Before: 1966 Sovam 1100VS
Sovam – SOciété des Véhicules André Morin Sovam, short for SOciété des Véhicules André Morin, is a French company best known for making airport utility…
Large Metal First Aid Kit – 100% Made In The USA
Although a good first aid kit isn’t considered particularly rock n’ roll, it is an essential item for any adventure – from an afternoon…
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione Group 4 – Period Le Mans Racer
This Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione Group 4 was a period competitor between 1971 and 1972 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the…
Original Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe 5 Kilometre Marker – Circa 1930
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s most famous endurance race, it’s held at the Circuit de la Sarthe just outside the…
Short Film: Murray Walker Meets Enzo Ferrari – 1987
This short film was shot in 1987 as part of the British sports television show “Grandstand”, it could very well have been lost to…