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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An Original Concorde Attitude Display Indicator
This is an original Concorde attitude display indicator, oftentimes referred to as an artificial horizon. As with many aircraft, the attitude display indicator on the Concorde was positioned front and center for both the…
1970 Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge N007
The Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge The Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge is an unusual curiosity from the depths of the cold war, the CIA and MI6 doubtless had thick folders on the craft as it was used…
The Nexx XG100 Racer Billy B Helmet – With A Carbon Composite Shell
The Nexx XG100 Racer Billy B helmet is one of the most affordable carbon composite motorcycle helmets on the market right now – the shell is made up of aramid fibers, carbon reinforcement, 3D…
Documentary: 8 Meters – Triumph, Tragedy, and a Photo Finish at Le Mans
“I think I’ve been fucked.” – Ken Miles The above quote was one of the first things Miles said when he climbed out of his Ford GT40 after finishing the 24 Hours of Le…
The NASA Saturn V Rocket Owners’ Workshop Manual
The NASA Saturn V Owners’ Workshop Manual is a comprehensive guide to the world’s most famous rocket, best known for its role in sending the Apollo missions, including Apollo 11, to the Moon. Each…
OMP Carrera Low Race Boots – Classically-Styled And FIA-Certified
The OMP Carrera Low Race Boots were developed for drivers of classic race cars who need period-correct racing boots with an FIA-certified fire-resistant Nomex lining. Since their release, the Carrera boots have become popular…
Droog Moto Custom Yamaha FZ-09 – The MOTO 3
The Yamaha FZ-09 The Yamaha FZ-09 is an inline three cylinder motorcycle designed to compete squarely against the popular Triumph Street Triple. Although multi-cylinder engines with an odd number of cylinders are less common,…
The Undone Newman Chronograph – An Unusually Affordable Daily-Wearable
Then Undone Newman Chronograph is a watch that looks considerably more expensive than it actually is, which is somewhat of a rare thing in the world of wristwatches. For people like me who have…
1959 Morgan Plus 4 2.1 Litre Competition Roadster – Lawrence Tune Special
This Morgan Plus 4 is a little different than most, it’s been fitted with a full performance conversion by Lawrence Tune, a company founded by Morgan racing legend Chris Lawrence. Lawrence Tune It was…
The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife – American Made Since 1899
The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife is actually three utensils in one, and each can be detached to give you a full three-piece cutlery set for dinners when you’re on the road…
The Metalbike Garage Custom BMW K1200RS
The Metalbike Garage BMW K1200RS Metalbike Garage was founded by Simone Lecca after he left Gruppo Bertone – the storied Italian automotive styling, coachbuilding, and manufacturing company. Since Metalbike was founded 10 years ago,…
The Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe
The Roland Sands Design Fresno Riding Shoe is a motorcycle boot designed for everyday use – both on and off your bike. While it’s not recommended to ride a motorcycle in regular shoes, the…