Articles that Ben 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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Film: Building the Chrysler Proving Grounds – Circa 1954
This film was produced for Chrysler to show off their new proving grounds in the mid-1950s. The film was made by Wilding Picture Productions, and…
Slipstream Creations Honda CB200
The Honda CB200 was released in 1973 as a replacement for the CB175, both bikes were popular with young men, particularly teenagers, who couldn’t…
BAAK Motorcycles Triumph Bonneville T120
BAAK Motorcycles started out in founder Rémi Réguin’s basement workshop back in 2012 and has since grown into a 5 person company with a…
The Art of Marcello Petisci
Marcello Petisci is an Italian artist with a fascination for cars and photorealism in his work. This series of four paintings feature iconic cars…
1936 Lincoln-Zephyr V12 “Twin-Grille”
A Brief History of the Lincoln-Zephyr V12 The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 made its first appearance in 1936, its impressive V12 engine was a stark contrast to…
Evasion Evolution Rooftop Tent
The Evasion Evolution Rooftop Tent by James Baroud is designed to attach to the roof racks of most vehicles and can be quickly removed…
RSD Indian Scout Sixty Super Hooligan
The Indian Scout Sixty The Indian Scout Sixty was released in 2016 as a more affordable entry point for riders wanting to throw their leg…
BioLite CampStove 2
The new BioLite CampStove 2 is the updated version of the now famous stove that can charge your cell phone and electronic devices, all…
1992 Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40 is considered by some to be the first supercar, but those who have driven one will tell you it’s probably better…
Belstaff Imperial Jacket
The Belstaff Imperial Jacket is a new release from the storied British gear manufacturer that was originally founded in 1924. It features a premium…
1966 Lola T70 MkII Spyder
The first Lola T70 was built in 1965 based directly on the lessons learnt at Lola during the development of the Ford GT40 for…
Standard Issue Instruments Pilot Mission Timer
The Pilot Mission Timer by Standard Issue Instruments is designed to be a minimalist, unbranded watch that can be worn everyday – or just…