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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Solar Power Briefcase: The Goal Zero Boulder 200
This is the Goal Zero Boulder 200 Solar Briefcase, it’s a dual solar panel system with a built-in kickstand that can be folded in…
For Sale: A Vintage Mickey Thompson-Built Baja Buggy
This is a sand rail-style Baja Buggy that was built by Mickey Thompson in-period, then given to Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) member…
Tony Hawk’s “900” Skateboard Is For Sale ~$700,000 USD
This is the skateboard that Tony Hawk used to complete the world’s first 900 – the completion of two and a half aerial spins…
The F-117 Fighter: The Wildest American Production Motorcycle?
This is the Combat Motors F-117 Fighter, and I think it’s (probably) safe to say that it’s the wildest American-made motorcycle that money can…
Ceci N’est Pas Une Pipe: A 2002 Jordan EJ12 V10 Exhaust Sculpture
This is a sculpture from renowned artist Mike O’Connor, using a real right-hand bank exhaust header from the 3.0 liter 108º Honda RA002E V10…
Rare Barn Find: An Air-Cooled 1977 Bianco S
This is a 1977 Bianco S that was imported into the USA as a project car many years ago, it’s now being offered for…
For Sale: A Pair Of Matching 1980s Sears “Lime Limo” Go-Karts
This is a matching pair of retro 1980s Sears “Lime Limo” Go-Karts that are now being offered for sale as a package deal. They’re…
26 Years In The Factory Crate! A Brand New 1999 Ducati 996 SPS
This is a 1999 Ducati 996 SPS that has remained in its factory crate for 26 years, since it was brand new. This is…
“Back to the Future” DeLorean Time Machine Owner’s Workshop Manual
This is the official Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual for the DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future. It’s a 160 page guide to…
A Rare 1967 Ford Mustang GT “Zagato Elaborazione”
This is one of two examples of the 1967 Ford Mustang GT Zagato Elaborazione that were built. It’s a ’67 Mustang that was shipped…
100% Made In The USA: The Flint And Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
This is the Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket from the team at Flint and Tinder, each is made from weather-resistant Martexin 7 oz sailcloth from…
Build It Yourself: A First-Generation Ford Bronco Kit
This collection of parts to build a first-generation Ford Bronco includes a new chassis, a new body, full suspension and braking systems, and a…