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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For Sale: A Little-Known Lotus Rival – The Marcos GT
This is an original 1972 Marcos GT, it’s a little-known sports car that competed for sales in period with the likes of Lotus, TVR,…
A Fantastic Indoor/Outdoor 1:24th Scale Chevrolet K5 Blazer R/C Truck
This is a 1:24th scale Chevrolet K5 Blazer R/C truck designed, developed, and built by FMS. It uses traditional body-on-frame construction, portal axles, four…
There’s A Wild “Koenig Specials” 1973 Mercedes 450 SLC On eBay
This is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC that was modified in-period by the team at Koenig Specials, a team of (possibly mad) Germans led…
Build It Yourself: An Incredible 1:4 Scale VW Beetle Flat-Four Engine Model Kit
This is 1:4 scale kit of one of the most mass-produced, and most timeless engines ever designed – the air-cooled VW Beetle flat-four. These…
Retro-Home-On-Wheels: A 1977 GMC Motorhome Eleganza II 26′
This is a 1977 GMC Motorhome Eleganza II 26′, it was given an unusual pink, purple, and burgundy repaint years ago, and the interior…
The Sherpa-Lined Trucker Jacket From Flint and Tinder
This is the Sherpa-Lined Trucker Jacket from Flint and Tinder, it has a tough 100% cotton denim shell and a thick shearling-lined collar and…
The New Super73 MZFT – The “Backyard Brawler” Electric Bike
The Super73 MZFT is officially described as a “backyard brawler”, it’s a tough, compact electric bike that takes a dose of inspiration from 1980s…
The Autodromo Monoposto Series II: A 1950s GP-Inspired Automatic for Under $900
This is the Autodromo Monoposto Series II, it’s the popular successor to the original Monoposto. This series of watches were inspired by the dashboard…
For Sale On eBay: A Hand-Built, Porsche-Based “Wraith Interceptor”
This is a completely bespoke, custom-built car based on the design of the Turbo Interceptor from the classic 1986 car film “The Wraith” starring…
For Sale: Elvis Presley’s U.S. Army M4 Bayonet $800+ USD
This is the U.S. Army M4 bayonet (with an M8/M8A1 scabbard), that was personally owned by Elvis Presley during his time in the military,…
Ever Seen One Before? A Rare 1995 Autech Zagato Gavia
Just 16 examples of the Autech Zagato Gavia were ever built – the car was a collaborative effort based on the F31 Nissan Leopard…
For Sale: A 1982 Atari Pole Position Arcade Game (It’s Fully-Functional!)
This is an original Atari Pole Position arcade game that was built in 1982. It’s the full sit-down arcade cabinet version of Pole Position…