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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430 BHP Crate Engine: A GM “Anniversary Edition” Chevrolet 427 V8
This is a GM Anniversary Edition Chevrolet 427 crate engine that remains in its factory crate, having never been used. This is engine #166 of the #427 that were made, and it’s capable of…
For Sale: A 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
This is an original 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, it’s powered by the legendary 375 bhp 429 cubic inch Ford V8 and in this car it’s mated to a desirable 4-speed manual Top Loader…
Triple Engined! A 1963 Go-Kart 800 With 3 x McCulloch MC-10 Motors
This is a 1963 Go-Kart 800 that is powered by no fewer than three McCulloch MC-10 engines, all turning the rear axle, offering a combined output of around 15 bhp – that’s not bad…
For Sale: A 600 BHP “Gen III” Hemi V8-Swapped 1973 Dodge Charger SE
This is a 1973 Dodge Charger SE that now benefits from a slew of major upgrades to the suspension, brakes, driveline, and engine bay – it’s now powered by a 7.0 liter “Gen III”…
A Grenade That Might Save Your Life: Holtzman’s Survival Kit Paracord Grenade
This is the Holtzman’s Survival Kit Paracord Grenade, in short, it’s a 48 piece survival kit all wrapped up in 45 ft of 550 paracord in the shape of a grenade. It’s designed to…
There’s A Vintage Mini “Stretch Limousine” For Sale
This is a 1985 Austin Mini that has been professionally converted into a stretch limousine, with four doors and seating for up to six people. The car was built by a specialist in the…
The Tool Roll By Kruk Garage
This is the Kruk Garage Tool Roll, each one is made by hand in Ukraine in small batches with a strict focus on quality materials and the best workmanship. The Tool Roll is made…
A 360 BHP “Nailhead” V8 1965 Buick Riviera GS
This is a 1965 Buick Riviera GS, its restoration was completed in 2017, and it still retains its matching numbers 425 cubic inch, 360 bhp “Nailhead” V8 putting out 465 lb ft of torque….
36 Year Old NOS Crate Engine! An Unused 1993 Corvette ZR1 V8
This is 1993 Corvette ZR1 LT-5 V8 that has remained on its factory shipping pallet since new, having never been fitted to a car or used. The LT-5 was a 5.7 liter V8 developed…
There’s A National Lampoon-Style “Family Truckster” For Sale
This is a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon that was converted into a convincing “Family Truckster” replica, after the car used in the legendary 1983 comedy film National Lampoon’s Vacation starring Chevy…
For Sale: John Lennon’s Rickenbacker Guitar
This is the 1960s-era Rickenbacker electric guitar that was played by John Lennon during the band’s residency at London’s Hammersmith Odeon in December and January of 1964. Lennon would later gift it to Ringo…
Italy’s “Forgotten Ford” – The Unusual OSI 20M TS
This is one of the original examples of the OSI 20M TS from 1968. It was a car designed in Italy and built on the platform of the European-designed Ford Taunus 20M, with a…