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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Documentary – Carroll Shelby: An Interview with the Snake
Carroll Shelby: An Interview with the Snake is a fascinating interview-documentary that offers a look back at the life and times of Shelby –…
1932 Ford 5-Window Hot Rod
The 1932 Ford is by far the most common base for hot rodding in the United States, the model is often referred to as…
Randolph Engineering Aviator Sunglasses
Randolph Engineering Aviator Sunglasses were originally developed to military spec standards (Mil-S-25948) for use by fighter pilots and astronauts. They been standard issue to…
1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
The Pontiac Firebird was introduced in 1967 as a competitor for both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. Muscle car historians are always quick…
Gridlock Denim Moto Shirt by Speed and Strength
Gridlock Denim Moto Shirt is a new release from Speed and Strength targeting both people who want an added layer of protection, and those…
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 ‘Martini 6’
The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 was to be the final homologation car for the Lancia Rally Team, and the crowning glory on…
REV’IT! Regent Boots
The REV’IT! Regent boot is a protective motorcycle boot designed to be daily wearable whether you’re riding or not. The upper is a water-repellent…
1928 Indian 101 Scout
The Indian 101 Scout is remembered by many as the greatest motorcycle that Indian ever made. It was developed by Charles B. Franklin –…
Union Garage Deluxe Tool Roll
The Union Garage Deluxe Tool Roll has been developed to be a comprehensive collection of tools needed for everything from roadside repairs to maintenance…
Belstaff Jubilee Brooklands Jacket
The Belstaff Jubilee Brooklands Jacket was designed as a modern tribute to the iconic motorcycle jackets Belstaff have been producing in England since 1924….
1973 Documentary – Hells Angels London
This 1973 BBC documentary might be one of the most unintentionally comedic short films I’ve ever seen – to the point where I’m not…
Tucker 48
The Tucker 48, otherwise known as the Tucker Torpedo, was a car that embodied the anything-is-possible spirit of post-WWII America. Sadly it was killed…