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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John Wyer Team’s Original Pit Signaling Board And Signals
The John Wyer Team took multiple wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – often with cars wearing the iconic light blue and orange livery of their primary sponsor – Gulf Oil. It would…
Porsche Tractor – A Rare 1961 Porsche Junior 108
The first Porsche tractor designs were penned by Dr Ferdinand Porsche in the early 1930s alongside the early designs for the VW Beetle – the original plan was to develop a “Volks-Tractor” to be…
Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch – A Classic Swedish & Japanese Automatic
The Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch is made by Swedish company Nezumi Studios – they specialize in developing classically styled watches with surprisingly affordable price tags. The name “Nezumi” comes from a Japanese folk hero…
The eCub 2 – A Retro Electric Motorcycle by Shanghai Customs
The eCub 2 is a retro electric motorcycle from the international team at Shanghai Customs, it combines the much loved Honda Super Cub chassis with an all-electric drivetrain including a 1000 Watt electric motor…
Classic Style – Crave Waxed Trophy Motorcycle Jacket
The Crave Waxed Trophy Motorcycle Jacket is the world’s first single-layer waxed Armalith jacket, it was developed by the team at Crave For Ride for use by both commuters and moto-adventurers. Armalith is a…
Ex-Bruce Willis + Ex-Jay Kay 1969 Bullitt-Spec Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger is often remembered for being the “other” car from the iconic chase scene in the Oscar winning 1968 Steve McQueen film Bullitt. The undulating streets of San Francisco form a captivating…
Para-Aramid Motorcycle Gear – Fuel Sergeant Pants
The new Fuel Sergeant Pants were specifically designed for use by motorcyclists in both urban and off-road environments. The main outer section of the pants are made from waxed 12.5 oz denim, with an…
A Rare American Icon – The 500hp 1959 Kellison J-4R V8 Coupe
The Kellison J-4R was the brainchild of USAF pilot James Kellison, a man known for his exceptional intelligence, his deep love for cars, and his fascination with lightweight composites. In the 1950s the latest…
Lee Parks Design Sumo Motorcycle Gloves
The Lee Parks Design Sumo Motorcycle Gloves are based on the popular DeerTours Gloves that have earned a worldwide following for their exceptionally tough construction, and their all-day comfort thanks to their soft, 100%…
Charles Morgan’s Classics – The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint is a bit of a personal favorite, and this one is more special than most. It’s the Alfaholics GTA-R 270, and it was built by the marque experts at…
Original Works Racer: 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Roadster
The Arnolt-Bristol is an unusual car that owes its existence jointly to the Brits, Italians, and Americans. The post-WWII era was a golden age for cross-Atlantic automotive collaborations and the mighty little Arnolt-Bristol is (arguably) one…
Bolle McQueen Motorcycle Goggles
The Bolle McQueen Motorcycle Goggles were developed to evoke the look of the iconic goggles worn by the likes of Steve McQueen and Bud Ekins in the ISDT International Six Day Trials and Mojave…