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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Piloti Luxe Boot: A Classically-Styled, Modern Driving Shoe
This is the Piloti Luxe Boot, it’s a classically-styled brogue wing tip with the patented Piloti Roll Control 2.0™ heel, designed to offer the…
For Sale: An Oldsmobile 442 – The Forgotten Pontiac GTO Rival
This is a first-generation Oldsmobile 442 from 1967, it was a direct competitor for the Pontiac GTO at this time, and offered blistering performance…
For Sale: A Ferrari F355 Engine Coffee Table
This is a Ferrari F355 V8 engine that has been transformed into a glass-topped coffee table and installed on discreet wheels to make it…
Twin Cummins 8.3L Turbo Diesels! The Hugh Saint 34′ Grand Prix
This is the Hugh Saint 34′ Grand Prix, it’s a mahogany runabout with triple cockpits that’s powered by twin Cummins 8.3 liter turbo diesel…
The Wolfbox Jump Starter + Tire Inflator
This is the Wolfbox, it’s a self-contained unit that can jump start your car, 4×4, or motorcycle and inflate its tires, all thanks to…
eBay Find: A WWII-Era Volkswagen Kübelwagen
It’s not everyday you find a WWII-era Volkswagen Kübelwagen on eBay in the USA, registered and road legal, ready for its new owner. The Kübelwagen…
Made In The USA: The Snap-on® Multi-Tool
This is the Snap-on® Multi-Tool, each one is made in the USA with red Cerakote-finished handles for wear resistance, it has a heavy-duty locking…
For Sale: An Incredible 1,000 BHP Dodge Power Wagon Rat Rod
This is a 1967 Dodge Power Wagon that has been completely rebuilt, it’s now powered by a supercharged Hellephant 426 V8 crate engine rated…
For Sale: A Rare Chevrolet L72 “Golden Era” V8
This is a Chevrolet L72 V8, it’s one of the defining engines of the 1960s muscle car “golden era,” with horsepower ratings in excess…
Minibike Icon: The American-Made 1970 Bonanza MX1510
This is a 1970 Bonanza MX1510 that benefits from an extensive restoration back to new (or better than new) condition throughout. These American-made minibikes…
Bulletproof Backpack: The Armored Vertx Gamut 22L Pack
This is the Armored Vertx Gamut 22L Pack from Premier Body Armor, each one contains an removable, American-made ballistic shield that is just .22″…
For Sale: A Retro 1974 Honda ATC90 “All Terrain Cycle”
This is a refurbished Honda ATC90 three-wheeler from 1974 that now presents in excellent overall condition, looking almost factory fresh despite the fact that…