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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Stories of Bike – Two Cities: Part 1
Those of you who have already seen the work of director Cam Elkins will be delighted to learn that this is part 1 of his newest film, those of you who haven’t seen Cam’s…
The Ducati Leggero by Walt Siegl
The Ducati Leggero is a limited edition series of bespoke motorcycles built by custom legend Walt Siegl, the tank, seat, cowling and frame are all built by Walt in his workshop – along with a…
Mojave Leather Guitarist Wallet
This is the Mojave Leather Guitarist Wallet by Whipping Post, it’s a classically styled minimalist wallet for those who like to avoid excessive pocket bulge – and rather uniquely it includes a small guitar…
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
The Aston Martin DB4 was a major technological step forward over its predecessor, the DB3. The new model had an advanced, lightweight superleggera (tube-frame) body and an all-new engine designed by Tadek Marek with…
Supermarine Spitfire Blueprints
The beautiful Supermarine Spitfire blueprints you see here are made using the old fashioned method – ammonia activated paper on a traditional Diazit blueprint machine. Each measures 36″ x 24″ and includes a wealth of information…
2014 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
The news that Jaguar is currently building 6 new E-Type Lightweights is the sort of thing that sends people like us into a mild frenzy. Back in 1963 and 1964 Jaguar was had planned…
Gentleman’s Apron by Rugged Material
The Gentleman’s Apron by Rugged Material is a classic interpretation of an apron for men who make things. Aprons used to be synonymous with men, they were worn by blacksmiths, silversmiths and swordsmiths –…
The Triumph Team Raiden 800XCs
The 2014 Triumph 800XC is an extraordinary piece of engineering, the model has been quickly usurping the BMW F 800 GS – long considered the untouchable industry leader. Perhaps the ultimate test of any…
Morakniv Bushcraft Survival Knife
Few things are as useful as a proper survival knife when you find yourself in trouble and you’re off the beaten trail. This knife by Morakniv has a magnesium firestarter attached to its sheath, meaning…
1934 Packard Eight Coupe Roadster
The 1934 Packard Eight Coupe Roadster was one of the most advanced automobiles on the road when it was released, it came from the factory with a system of dash-adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers, a…
Connect Tree Tent
The Connect Tree Tent is the latest offering from Tentsile, the original tree tent company. We’ve featured their previous creations and they’ve always been very popular – this new design is an evolution of…
Ferrari 458 GT3
The Ferrari 458 GT3 is the modern descendant of the Ferrari 250 LM, a car that was campaigned by the North American Racing Team who went on to win the 1965 24 Hours of…