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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Documentary: History of the Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III – The Fastest 4-Door Car In The World (In 1971)
The Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III is one of the most valuable Australian-made cars in history, but it’s largely unknown outside its home country. It was built in the early 1970s as the…
A Two-Wheeled American Icon – The 1938 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead
The Knucklehead V-twin fitted to the Harley-Davidson EL is doubtless one of the most famous motorcycle engines of all time, and it’s certainly one of the best-known American V-twins of the 20th century. The…
The Car That Was Killed By The US Justice Department – The Baldwin Motion Phase III GT Corvette
It’s believed that just 10 examples of the Baldwin Motion Corvette were built before production was shut down by the US Justice Department. Motion Performance – Shutdown By The Justice Department The cars were…
60 Seconds Of Audio Perfection: The Lancia Fulvia HF 1600 Lusso
This short film is essentially 60 seconds of audio perfection, showcasing what it’s like to drive a well-sorted Lancia Fulvia HF 1600 Lusso. The story of the car is laid out by its owner…
A Rare 1949 Norvin Cafe Racer – The Lovechild of a Norton and a Vincent
Norvins are exceedingly rare motorcycles, no one is entirely sure how many actually exist because they were never made by a manufacturer. They were mostly built by amateurs in their garages using what was…
The Rally Pack by Pack Animal – An All-New Motorcycle + Adventure Backpack
The Rally Pack is the latest release by Pack Animal, a specialist backpack maker that launched in 2014 producing gear for both off-the-grid adventures and daily urban use. Pack Animal is now run by…
The Perfect Land Cruiser? This Is A 1983 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup
This Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup has been through a comprehensive restoration to factory-fresh condition, just as it would have looked rolling off the boat from Japan in 1983. The FJ/BJ-series of Toyota Land…
Family Heirloom Quality – Whiskey Leatherworks Clark Fork Copper Flask
This is the Clark Fork Copper Flask by the team at Whiskey Leatherworks, they designed it to be an heirloom quality flask that can be passed down from one generation to the next –…
100% Road Legal + Ideal As A Post-Apocalyptic Daily Driver – WW2-Era White M16 MGMC Half-Track
The White M16 MGMC Half-Track was originally developed to fulfill an anti-aircraft role during WW2, with its M45 Quadmount of Browning M2 .50 caliber machine guns. It soon found favour with infantry troops thanks…
The REAX Fairmount Riding Shirt – With A Full 140 GSM Aramid Lining
The REAX Fairmount Riding Shirt was developed to offer significantly more protection than a regular shirt, specifically for urban motorcyclists who don’t want to wear regular motorcycle jackets due to heat or other factors. Each…
Tamiya 1:10 Scale R/C Citroën 2CV Rally – This Is The Only R/C Car That Matters Right Now
This is the Tamiya Citroën 2CV Rally, a 1:10th scale reproduction of the legendary French people’s car. Although the 2CV may not seem particularly well-suited to rally, they were entered into a number of…
Piloti Vittoria – Driving Shoes Specifically Designed For Women
The new Piloti Vittoria driving shoes are the company’s first foray into driving footwear designed specifically for women, after they were inundated by requests from female drivers of classic and performance cars. Over recent years…