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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Kawasaki Zephyr 750 by Ton-Up Garage
This Kawasaki Zephyr 750 by Ton-Up Garage is a beautiful example of what can be achieved with an old motorcycle if you know…
Redford Flask by Jack + Mulligan
The Redford Flask by Jack + Mulligan is a classic stainless steel flask with an 18oz water-repellent canvas cover, making it ideal for the…
Harley-Davidson 17-T Board Track Racer
The 1917 Harley-Davidson Model 17-T was the Panigale of its day, it was specifically designed as a racing motorcycle by Harley-Davidson and was…
Weekender Canvas Bag by Weldon
Weldon is a new British company that specialises in hand-making classic waxed cotton bags from locally sourced materials. Each of the bags is made…
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster is a car that was built to fill the niche in the Mercedes product catalogue that existed beneath…
The SAS Survival Handbook
The SAS Survival Handbook is one of those books that should have a space on the bookshelf in every home on Earth, although that…
Airborne Throwing Axe by Base Camp X
The Airborne Throwing Axe by Base Camp X is designed specifically for axe throwing competitions, the double-bit head gives the axe an edge over single…
Turbo Yamaha Salt Flat Racer by Super Rat
Madness takes many forms. For some it’s a slow descent into oblivion, characterised by increasingly erratic behaviour, illogical obsessions and a fondness for…
Middleweight Hoodie by American Giant
American Giant is a company that was founded in 2012 with the explicit goal of bringing manufacturing back to the shores of the United…
1960 24 Hours of Le Mans – Corvette Documentary
This documentary was commissioned by Corvette in 1960 to celebrate their strong showing at Le Mans in the same year. The Corvette was…
Mauser Monotrace
The Mauser Monotrace is one of those historical automotive curiosities that was almost forgotten, until the need for ultra-efficient cars with low aero-drag…
City Explorer Camera Bag by Wotancraft Atelier
The City Explorer is a professional-grade camera bag by Wotancraft Atelier designed specifically for use in urban environments. Each bag has room for 2 x…