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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A 528 Hemi–Swapped 1968 Dodge Charger With ~650 BHP
This is a 1968 Dodge Charger that now benefits from a years-long rebuild into the car you see here today – a 528 Hemi-powered…
For Sale: John DeLorean’s “Forgotten Kart” – The Malibu Grand Prix Virage
This is an original vintage Malibu Grand Prix Virage go-kart that was based on designs developed by a team including John DeLorean and his…
1 Of 25 Ever Made: A Rare Ford EL Falcon XR8 Tickford Ute
This is a Ford EL Falcon XR8 Tickford Ute from 1998, it’s believed to be one of just 25 examples made, with very few of…
The Eroded Ford Mustang By Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham
This is the Eroded Ford Mustang, it’s a 1:64 scale model of a sculpture by celebrated American artist Daniel Arsham, whose work includes many…
The Ford Capri Perana V8: South Africa’s 281 BHP Homologation Special
The Ford Capri Perana V8 is a little-known V8-special that was produced in South Africa and sold through regular Ford dealerships. It was one…
The Award-Winning Elevated Craft® Hybrid Pint Glass
This is the Hybrid Pint Glass from the team at Elevated Craft®. It’s made up of two parts that slot together, the vacuum insulated…
For Sale: A Rare 1967 Norton P11
This is an original Norton P11 from 1967, the first year of production. It benefits from a full refurbishment and the engine received a…
An EMPI “Zero Mile” Crate Engine: Air-Cooled Perfection
This is a brand new EMPI crate engine built by VW racing legend Jack Sacchette for Texas Air Cooled. Each unit is built from…
Owned By George Foreman For 30 Years: A 1992 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
This is a Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy from 1992 that was bought new by boxing legend George Foreman. It seems to have held significant…
The New Timex Expedition Titanium Automatic Field Watch: $399 USD
This is the Timex Expedition Titanium Automatic Field Watch, it’s designed specifically to be a simple, no-frills watch for use in the great outdoors,…
Sleeper Station Wagon: A 300 BHP Turbo 1982 Mercedes W123
This is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz TE that has received a full rebuild into a genuine street sleeper. It’s now powered by a turbocharged 300…
For Sale: A Full-Scale Porsche 911 “Monte Carlo Rally” Kit
This is a 6 foot 10 inch high Porsche Monte Carlo Rally display designed to look like one of those Airfix or Tamiya-style kits…