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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Coyote Aviator Hat by Canada Goose
The Aviator Hat by Canada Goose was originally designed to be worn by pilots in the formative days of fixed wing flight, when cockpits…
Suzuki GN125 by Dream Wheels Heritage
Portugal recently updated their licensing laws to allow anyone with a standard car license to ride a motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc in…
1963 Leica M3
The Leica M3 is considered by many to be the single greatest non-SLR camera ever made, and many more consider it the greatest camera…
Yamaha XV950 by Marcus Walz
Since the beginning of the Yamaha Yard Built program we’ve seen a surprisingly diverse array of motorcycles developed by custom bike builders from all…
Copper Whiskey Cups
These 1 ounce 100% copper cups are designed for use in situations when glass is too fragile – like camping trips, buck’s parties…
ICON BR Series Ford Bronco
The ICON BR Series is a modern take on the first generation Ford Bronco, a vehicle that holds a place near and dear…
2015 Ladies Who Ride Calendar by MotoLady
Most of you who spend a significant amount of time perusing the corner of the internet dedicated to motorcycles will already be familiar with…
Ex-Schumacher Benetton Formula 1 Car
It sometimes surprises me how inexpensive it can be to buy a fully functioning Formula 1 car, although I know £240,000 to £300,000 isn’t…
Perfecto Asymmetrical Motorcycle Jacket
I don’t think there’s a motorcycle jacket quite as iconic at the Schott Perfecto, it was made famous by Marlon Brando in the 1953…
1955 Ferrari 250 GT Boano
The Ferrari 250 GT Boano by Pinin Farina was originally designed as a show car for the 1956 Geneva Motor Show, it was intended…
The ROK Manual Espresso Maker
The ROK Manual Espresso Maker is, as the name implies, an espresso maker that requires no electricity or tomfoolery to operate – you just…
Full Documentary: Truth In 24
Truth In 24 is a free-to-air documentary about the extraordinary efforts of the Audi Le Mans team in the lead up to the storied…