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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Helle Dokka Folding Knife

The Helle Dokka Knife has been produced by Steinar Helle and his descendants in Norway since the 1930s, the smiths at Helle create the…
Aether Explorer Sunglasses

Sunglasses for motorcyclists seem to only come in two basic types: cool or hideous. This pair by Aether + Salt are decidedly in the…
Aston Martin at Le Mans – 1959
Aston Martin at Le Mans is a 30 minute film covering the entry of the British marque at the 1959 Le Mans, lead by driver…
For Sale: James May’s Porsche 911

This is James May’s 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera and it’s a significant motor car for two reasons. Firstly, it belongs to James May. And…
REV’IT! Hillcrest Jacket

The REV’IT! Hillcrest Jacket is designed for spring, summer and autumn use by motorcyclists who want a classic look with modern impact protection in…
Jaguar XK120 Supersonic by Ghia

In 1953 the Italian designer Giovanni Savonuzzi created a one-off Alfa Romeo that was destined to race in the Mille Miglia of the same…
Harley Davidson WR 750 Factory Racer

The Harley Davidson WR 750 was developed with one purpose in mind – to defeat the successful Indian Scout on the dirt track speedways…
John Tool Bag by Malle

The John Tool Bag by Malle is a modern take on the classic tool bag used by mechanics, blacksmiths, stone masons and other tradesmen….
Range Rover Classic

The two-door Range Rover Classic has long been the number one 4×4 on my personal vehicular bucketlist, some consider it an usual choice but…
Emergency Fuel Reserve Bottle

Running out of gasoline is an experience we’re all familiar with, the sputter of the engine as the throttle cuts out gives you that…
BMW R100/7 Scrambler

The BMW R100/7 has quickly become a popular target for custom motorcycle builders, largely thanks to its bulletproof 980cc boxer twin, legendary reliability and…
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chronograph

The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Chronograph was designed to evoke the style and spirit of Italy’s most famous road race, the 1000 mile Mille…