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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.

1980s Time Capsule: A 1986 Honda ATC 350X

Ben Branch July 21, 2026
Honda ATC 350X 1
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a Honda ATC 350X from 1986 that’s presented in remarkably good condition, it’s been given some recent refurbishment work, but great care…

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For Sale: A 1962 Volkswagen Bus + Matching Travel Trailer

Ben Branch July 20, 2026
Volkswagen Bus + Matching Travel Trailer
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1962 Volkswagen 15 Window Deluxe Bus that’s now being sold as a package with a matching travel trailer as the perfect…

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The New Puffer® Inflatable Tent – Designed In Utah

Ben Branch July 20, 2026
Puffer Inflatable Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Puffer®, it’s an all-new inflatable tent design from Puffer Outdoors based in Utah, and unusually, the tent has an integrated air-mattress-floor…

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Made In Texas: A Rare Thoroughbred Motorsports Stallion

Ben Branch July 19, 2026
Thoroughbred Motorsports Stallion
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a rare, original Thoroughbred Motorsports Stallion. It’s technically a motorcycle, albeit one with a steering wheel, a heater, and a functional air…

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For Sale: A Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder Golf Cart

Ben Branch July 19, 2026
Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder Golf Cart
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

It’s entirely possible that this is the single greatest golf cart that’s ever been created – it has a handbuilt X-34 Landspeeder-style body based…

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Ex-Michael Lang Of “Woodstock” Fame: A 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Roadster

Ben Branch July 18, 2026
Morgan Plus 4
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1964 Morgan Plus 4 that formerly belonged to Michael Lang, the organizer of the original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. He…

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For Sale: An Incredible MV Agusta 750S

Ben Branch July 18, 2026
MV Agusta 750S
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is an original 1970 MV Agusta 750S, it’s one of the most desirable four-cylinder motorcycles of the age, or of any age for…

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For Sale: An Unusual Westfield GTM Sports Spyder

Ben Branch July 17, 2026
Westfield GTM Sports Spyder 5
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 2007 Westfield GTM Sports Spyder, it’s one of only 30 that were made, all sharing the same unusual monocoque fiberglass chassis…

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There’s A (Real) Lamborghini Countach Liquor Cabinet For Sale

Ben Branch July 17, 2026
Lamborghini Countach LP400 Liquor Cabinet 11
  • Cars
  • Gear
  • Home

This is the front end of a real Lamborghini Countach LP400 that’s now been converted into a free-standing leather-lined display case, intended to be…

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Home-On-Wheels: A 1966 Jeep Gladiator + Alaskan Truck Camper

Ben Branch July 16, 2026
Jeep Gladiator And Alaskan Camper Main Collage
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1966 Jeep Gladiator J3000 that survives in remarkably original condition, thanks largely to the fact it’s done only 14,000 miles since…

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Made In The USA: The New Springbar® Foldaway Chair By Zip Dee®

Ben Branch July 16, 2026
Springbar Foldaway Chair By Zip Dee
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the new Springbar® Foldaway Chair by Zip Dee®, each is made with a tough automotive steel frame with a chrome finish for…

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For Sale: A Restored 1970 Honda CT70 Trail

Ben Branch July 15, 2026
Honda CT70 Trail
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a restored Honda CT70 Trail from 1970. It’s been repainted in period-correct Candy Gold, the engine has even refurbished, and many new…

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