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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.

The Leatherman Super Tool 300: 19 Tools In One

Ben Branch June 16, 2024
Leatherman Super Tool 300
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the Leatherman Super Tool 300, it’s one of the most popular multitools ever released by the American company, and they describe it…

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There’s A Ford Mustang Ranchero Crossbreed For Sale

Ben Branch June 15, 2024
Ford Mustang Ranchero
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a combination between a 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero and a first-generation Mustang, with a 302 Mustang V8 and a 5-speed manual transmission….

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The American Made Huckberry X GoRuck GR2 40 Liter Slick Backpack

Ben Branch June 15, 2024
Huckberry X GoRuck GR2 40 Liter Slick Backpack
  • Bags
  • Gear

This is the Huckberry X GoRuck GR2 40 Liter Slick Backpack, each is made in the USA as a tough, military-grade pack that also…

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There’s A Restored Grumman G-21 Goose For Sale

Ben Branch June 14, 2024
Grumman G-21 Goose
  • Planes

This is a Grumman G-21 Goose that was built in 1968, then many years later upgraded to McKinnon G21G “Super Goose” configuration – meaning…

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For Sale: A Rare 9.3 Liter Lamborghini L900 V12 Marine Engine

Ben Branch June 14, 2024
Lamborghini L900 Marine V12 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Lamborghini L900 marine engine, it’s a 9.3 liter V12 capable of 770 bhp, and it was designed to power high-speed luxury…

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Retro Home-On-Wheels: A 1978 Toyota Chinook 4×4 Camper

Ben Branch June 13, 2024
Toyota Pickup Chinook 4×4 Camper
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a modified 1978 Toyota Chinook camper that is now four-wheel drive thanks to a conversion that was completed using the chassis, front…

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For Sale: A 1988 Nissan Desert Runner Pickup – 1 Of 1000 Made

Ben Branch June 13, 2024
Nissan Desert Runner Pickup Truck
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original 1988 Nissan Desert Runner pickup, just 1,000 of them were made as a celebration of Nissan’s victories in the Baja…

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Paul Walker’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z/28 Project Car Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 12, 2024
Chevrolet Camaro RS Z28 25
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Z/28 is a project car that was bought by Paul Walker and his longtime friend Roger Rodas, in fact…

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Indestructible Camp Coffee Maker: The Stanley Classic Pour Over Coffee Set

Ben Branch June 12, 2024
Stanley Classic Pour Over Coffee Set
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Stanley Classic Pour Over Coffee Set, it’s a near indestructible camp coffee maker that requires no paper filters. It includes both…

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This Ferrari 250 GT Lusso By Fantuzzi Is The Only One Of Its Kind In The World

Ben Branch June 11, 2024
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Fantuzzi 8
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an entirely unique Ferrari 250 GT Lusso that was significantly modified in period by former Ferrari race car designer Medardo Fantuzzi. He…

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For Sale: The “Shaguar” Emblem From “Austin Powers” – $1,000+ USD

Ben Branch June 11, 2024
Austin Powers Shaguar Emblem
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is one of the emblems from the “Shaguar,” the Jaguar E-Type roadster with a Union Jack paint job, which was used in the…

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The Only One Ever Made: The Giovanni Michelotti-Designed Jaguar XK 140 SE

Ben Branch June 10, 2024
Jaguar XK 140 SE Michelotti
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is the Jaguar XK 140 SE as many have never seen it before, it was made to a unique design by legendary Italian…

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