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 Ka-Bar U.S. Marine Corps WWII Utility Knife – $135 USD
This is the Ka-Bar USMC Straight Edge Utility Knife, though it’s most often just called the Ka-Bar. The knife was developed for use by…
For Sale: An Adorable 1970 Fiat 500 L With A Matching Trailer
This is a 1970 Fiat 500 L, L standing for “Lusso” or “Luxury” in Italian. The 500 L featured a slew of upgrades over…
A Reimagined Harley-Davidson Roadster 1200R
This is a lightly modified Harley-Davidson Roadster 1200R, a model closely related to the Sportster but with a raft of upgrades to improve its…
For Sale: A Volvo C303 4×4 The “Swedish Unimog” – $17,000+ USD
The Volvo C303 is a compact cab-forward 4×4 originally developed by Volvo for the Swedish Army. The C303 has been called the “Swedish Unimog”…
The New Serica GMT Chronometer: A Classically Styled + Affordable Timepiece
This is the Serica GMT Chronometer, it’s a modern take on one of the most popular watch designs in the world – the GMT….
A Rare Bulletproof Minerva Series I 4×4 Special Forces Vehicle
This is a rare Minerva Series I “Blindé” parachute reconnaissance vehicle, it’s fitted with a bulletproof front end including 1/4 steel plating and bulletproof…
The Motorcycle: The Definitive Collection Of The Haas Moto Museum
The Motorcycle: The Definitive Collection Of The Haas Moto Museum is a new book from the team at the Haas Moto Museum. Located in…
A 1970s Toyota Chinook: An Affordable Retro Home On Wheels
This is a rare, original 1976 Toyota Chinook. It represents an unusual chapter in RV history when many major manufacturers, including General Motors, Chevrolet,…
The Xena Spice Safety Boot: ASTM Certified + OSHA Compliant
This is the Xena Spice Safety Boot, it was developed by Ana Kraft, an engineer who became frustrated at the lack of steel toe…
1:1 Scale Wall Art: A Ford GT40 Tail Sculpture With Working Lights
This is a 1:1 scale sculpture of the tail of a Ford GT40, it’s said to be one of just two that were moulded…
The Athena: A USB Battery Pack That Can Also Jump Start Your Car
The Athena is a portable lithium-polymer battery pack that can be used for recharging USB and USB-C devices, it also has a built-in flashlight….
Field Find: 230+ Cars Uncovered On A Canadian Farm – And They’re Now For Sale
This expansive private collection was put together by Andre Moizard, a Frenchman who emigrated to Canada to manage a farm near Alberta. He had…