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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Expedition-Grade Tent: The New Heimplanet Mavericks Blue Ice
This is the new Heimplanet Mavericks Blue Ice, it’s an expedition-grade tent designed specifically for explorers, adventurers, and other professionals who need quick-to-set-up shelters…
For Sale: A 580 BHP Aluminator V8-Powered 1966 Ford Mustang
This is a 1966 Ford Mustang that was built to its current spec by Ron Jones Garage in Colorado for the Optima Ultimate Street…
A 1950 Ford Flathead V8 – With Rare Ardun Heads
This is a 1950 Ford Flathead V8 that’s been rebuilt and fitted with a set of Ardun overhead valve heads – a period-correct performance…
Unusual Project Car: A Rare “Koenig” 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi With ~450 BHP
This is a 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi “Koenig,” it was modified in-period by the legendary German tuner and vehicle modifier Willy Koenig and his…
The Fuel Expedition Backpack
This is the Expedition Backpack from Fuel – a European outfitting, apparel, and custom motorcycle company based out of Spain that’s earned a reputation…
For Sale: A Turbocharged Mazda BP-Swapped 1972 Opel GT
This is a 1972 Opel GT that has been significantly modified from stock, it’s now powered by a turbocharged Mazda BP inline-four and it…
First-Gen Ford Bronco Candle From Davie Ocho Candle Company
This is officially named the “Off-Roader Candle,” likely due to trademark and/or licensing reasons, but it’s clear to anyone familiar with the first-generation Ford…
Rowan Atkinson’s 1963 Jaguar E-Type Is For Sale
This 1963 Jaguar E-Type currently belongs to Rowan Atkinson of Mr Bean fame, and it was driven by him in the Netflix series, Man…
The 40th Anniversary Tamiya Hornet Evo RC Car Re-Release
This is the 40th anniversary Tamiya Hornet Evo, it’s a redesigned version of the iconic 1980s-era Hornet design with a slew of upgrades to…
For Sale: David Carradine’s 1974 Pontiac Trans Am From “Cannonball”
This is David Carradine’s own personal 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty that was used during filming of the 1976 film Cannonball about an…
Better Than Anything At Ikea: A Douglas DC-8 Engine Cowl Desk
This is a Douglas DC-8 engine cowling that has been converted into a desk – with a large curved work surface and a cutaway…
For Sale: A Rare Ford Ranchero GT 351
This is a Ford Ranchero GT 351 from 1971, it was one of the high-points of Ranchero production, before increasingly stringent emissions and safety…