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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.

For Sale: A Lamborghini Diablo V12 (That Needs Some Assembly)

Ben Branch June 10, 2024
Lamborghini Diablo V12
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a 5.7 liter Lamborghini Diablo V12, it’s currently completely disassembled as you can see in the images above and below, though the…

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The Iso Fidia Rivolta: The Fastest Four Door Car In The World (In 1967)

Ben Branch June 9, 2024
Iso Fidia Rivolta
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Iso Fidia Rivolta, also known as the Iso Fidia, was the said to be the fastest four-door car in the world at the…

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A Set Of Blade Runner Blueprint Reproductions – $300+ USD

Ben Branch June 9, 2024
Blade Runner Blueprints
  • Art
  • Cars

This is a set of Blade Runner blueprint reproductions that includes some of the most memorable vehicles used in the film, including Deckard’s Vehicle,…

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The Countach V12-Powered 1980s-Era Lamborghini LM002

Ben Branch June 8, 2024
Lamborghini-LM002-5
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Lamborghini LM002 was first shown to the world at the Geneva Auto Show in 1982, but it wouldn’t become available to buy until…

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Rare Minibike For Sale: The Honda Z50J Monkey “Baja Africa”

Ben Branch June 8, 2024
Honda Z50J Monkey Baja Africa Minibike
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Honda Monkey Baja Africa is one of the rarest and most desirable iterations of the beloved Japanese minibike ever offered, although interestingly it…

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For Sale: Jimmy Buffett’s Ford E-350 “Sportsmobile” 4×4 Adventure Camper

Ben Branch June 7, 2024
Jimmy Buffett Ford E-350 Sportsmobile 4x4 Adventure Camper 2
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Cars

This Ford E-350 “Sportsmobile” 4×4 belonged to legendary American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett from when it was new in 2004 right the way through to…

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There’s A Ferrari F430 V8 Engine On eBay

Ben Branch June 7, 2024
Ferrari F430 V8 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is the complete 4.3 liter V8 engine from a 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider. It’s now being offered for sale out of Traverse City,…

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The Cheapest Ferrari Dino 246 GT In The World: A Fire Damaged Project Car

Ben Branch June 6, 2024
Ferrari Dino 246 GT Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT that has quite clearly seen better days. The vehicle has been badly burned, exactly how remained…

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Bar Cabinets Made From WWII Jerry Cans

Ben Branch June 6, 2024
Upcycled Bar Cabinet Danish Fuel Jerry Can Main Image
  • Gear
  • Home

This bar cabinet from the team at Danish Fuel is made using an original WWII jerry can, it’s called the Upcycled Bar Cabinet, and…

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This Is An Unusual “Shadi 2000” – Just 9 Were Made And This One Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 5, 2024
Shadi 2000 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Curious Contraptions

*Before you all tie me to a wooden stake and set me alight, this highly unusual pickup truck is being featured as part of…

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Up For Grabs: The Throwing Knife From James Bond’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”

Ben Branch June 5, 2024
On Her Majesty's Secret Service James Bond Throwing Knife
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is the throwing knife that was used as a prop during the filming of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, a James Bond film…

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There’s An Iso Lele For Sale

Ben Branch June 4, 2024
Iso Lele
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Iso Rivolta Lele, also known as the Iso Lele, was unveiled at the 1969 New York International Auto Show as a shot across…

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