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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Moto-Lita Mark Four Leather Rim Steering Wheel
The Moto-Lita Mark Four is a classically-styled leather rim steering wheel from the storied British company with an aluminum-alloy chassis, and characteristic circular cutaways in the arms to reduce weight. Moto-Lita has been a…
Ford v. Ferrari: Watch The Original 1966 Le Mans Documentary – “This Time Tomorrow”
This Time Tomorrow is a documentary about the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans victory by the Ford Motor Company, now the subject of a major Hollywood film named “Ford v. Ferrari” starring Christian…
Jenvey Heritage DCOE Throttle Bodies – Fuel Injection For Classic Cars
The Jenvey Heritage DCOE throttle body was developed to evoke the styling of the classic Weber DCOE – the acronym stands for “Doppio Corpo Orizzontale E” which means “double body horizontal” in Italian. The Weber…
A 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA – America’s WW2 Liberator
The Harley-Davidson WLA was designed to be an exceptionally tough motorcycle for use in the Second World War that could ford a stream up to 16 inches deep, carry 40 lbs of equipment, run…
Vuvroom Classic Car Skateboard Decks / Wall Art – $60 USD
These classic car skateboard decks by Vuvroom were designed by Brian Dooley, an illustrator with a life-long affinity for vintage motoring. Dooley founded Vuvroom as a platform to create and sell his work as…
The Jaguar XK120 That Vanished (And Was Later Found Under A Table)
The Jaguar XK120 is one of the most beloved British sports cars of the 20th century, so you can imagine the heartbreak of a young man who owned an XK120 when he discovered it…
Age Your Own Whisky: The Bluegrass Barrels 2 Litre Mini Oak Barrel
These 2 litre mini American white oak barrels from Bluegrass Barrels in Kentucky are designed to allow you to age your own spirits at home. Each barrel comes with a bung at the top…
A Rare 1967 Ford 427 ci SOHC “Cammer” V8 Engine
The Ford 427 ci SOHC “Cammer” V8 engine was nicknamed the “90 Day Wonder” by the team at Ford’s version of Area 51 – the X-Garage. The development timeline of the engine was…
The Tot Rod – A Hot Rod For Kids
This is the Tot Rod, a bespoke kid’s car designed as a miniature evocation of the ’32 Ford – often referred to as the Deuce and generally regarded as the single most important car…
1969 Ford Bronco Restomod – 460 hp Coyote Engine – 6 Seats – 4 Doors
This Ford Bronco restomod has been comprehensively built from the ground up to be something the factory never originally offered in 1969 – a four-door six-seater with 460 hp, air conditioning and a keyless…
An Original, Working White Rose Gasoline Neon Sign
Neon White Rose Gasoline signs could be seen on highways and byways coast to coast in the early to mid-20th century. The White Rose trademark belonged to The National Refining Company located in Cleveland,…
The Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara – The Unstoppable French Answer To The Land Rover
The rare Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara features both a front and a rear engine which can be operated independently – meaning the car can be front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or four wheel…