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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The Original Spirit Marine Wetbike – The “Water Motorcycle”
This is a Spirit Marine Wetbike from 1978, it was originally marketed as the “Wetbike Watercycle,” essentially a motorcycle designed for use on the…
There’s A Rare Kellison J-5 For Sale On eBay
This is a Kellison J-5, a rare low-production American sports car that debuted in 1960. It’s not known exactly how many were made but…
The Vintage Amplifier-Style Fender Indio 2 Bluetooth Speaker
This is the Fender Indio 2 it’s a bluetooth speaker designed to look like the vintage Fender amplifiers from the 1950s. Each speaker can…
The Impossibly Beautiful 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico
This is one of just 17 examples of the 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico that were made, and interestingly this is the car that…
The Bremont MB Viper: A Concept Test Instrument Put Into Production
This is the new Bremont MB Viper, it’s a watch based on the Bremont concept test instrument design that was created to put Bremont’s…
“Vandalf” Is For Sale – A 1970s Dodge Tradesman Custom V8 Van
This customized 1973 Dodge Tradesman B100 is a fantastic example of the vehicles that launched the 1970s van-craze that swept the United States during…
The 11-in-1 Stakeout Multi-Tool By Gerber Gear
This is the Stakeout Multi-Tool by Gerber Gear, it’s an 11-in-1 multi-tool that was developed by the American company as the perfect device for…
For Sale: A Rare 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Just 469 examples of the 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator were made, the model was a special alternative option for people considering the…
“The White Elephant” – The 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 440 World Series Of Drag Racing Champion
This is “The White Elephant,” it’s a 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 440 that became a legend in 1967 when it became a class champion…
For Sale: A Rare Twin-Engined Margay Concept Go-Kart From The 1970s
This is a twin-engine 1973 Margay Concept Go Kart, it’s powered by dual 135cc I.A.M.E. B-Bomb methanol racing engines which drive the rear wheels,…
The LiteWater Dinghy Packraft By Klymit
This is the LiteWater Dinghy Packraft by Klymit, it’s a one-person inflatable raft designed for river and lake use, and amazingly it packs down…
A Vintage 1980 Suzuki LJ80: The Mighty Mini 4×4
This 1980 Suzuki LJ80 Jimny that benefits from a series of upgrades to further improve its off-road ability while keeping its retro charm intact….