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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.

The Pelican Case™ SRVL™ 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit

Ben Branch September 16, 2025
Pelican Case SRVL 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Pelican™ SRVL™ 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit, it consists of a crushproof Pelican case that has been pre-loaded with a whole range…

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Made In The USA: The Ellis Prairie Canvas Tent

Ben Branch September 15, 2025
Ellis Prairie Canvas Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Prairie Tent, it’s an American -made design from the team at Ellis Canvas Tents that was developed to be extremely fast…

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This Is Not A Humvee: It’s An Air-Cooled “Wombat” Off-Roader

Ben Branch September 15, 2025
VW Wombat Kit Car 11
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Wombat, at first glance it looks like a scaled down Humvee but in actual fact it’s more of a dune buggy…

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Vintage Home-On-Wheels: A 1969 Airstream “Land Yacht” Ambassador

Ben Branch September 14, 2025
Airstream Land Yacht Ambassador
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is a 1969 Airstream Land Yacht Ambassador that was given a comprehensive restoration in 2022. It’s now beautifully presented with woodgrain-style flooring, leather…

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Honda-Powered Beast: Meet The Rhino RTV XT1 Buggy

Ben Branch September 13, 2025
Rhino Off-Road Industries RTV XT1
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Rhino Off-Road Industries RTV XT1, it’s a purpose-built production buggy capable going almost anywhere you point it. Power is provided by…

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For Sale: A Rare “Super Speed” 3.0 Liter Ford Escort Mexico

Ben Branch September 12, 2025
Super Speed 3.0 Liter Ford Escort Mexico
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare black Ford Escort Mexico – most other Mexicos were finished in far brighter colors. Other than the color, this car…

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An Incredible 1:1 Scale Ferrari Colombo V12 Engine – Made Entirely Of Wood

Ben Branch September 12, 2025
Ferrari Colombo V12 Engine Wooden Scale Model 8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a 1:1 scale Ferrari Colombo V12 engine that measures in at 37″ long by 24″ wide and 26″ tall, with a weight…

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For Sale: The “El Camaro” – A 1978 Camaro El Camino Custom

Ben Branch September 11, 2025
Camaro El Camino
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino that’s been given a 1969 Camaro front and rear, a 1969 Camaro interior (including the steering wheel…

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The Supermarine Spitfire Owners’ Workshop Manual

Ben Branch September 11, 2025
Haynes Supermarine Spitfire Owners' Workshop Manual
  • Books
  • Planes

This is the Supermarine Spitfire Owners’ Workshop Manual from famed publishing company Haynes. It’s a 160 page book full of detailed illustrations and information…

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The Incredible Sea Lion Amphibious Prototype Is For Sale

Ben Branch September 10, 2025
Sea Lion Amphibious Prototype
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the prototype of the Sea Lion, a Mazda 13B rotary engine-powered amphibious vehicle that was developed by engineer Marc Witt to break…

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Camping Set: A Tongs-Spork-Spatula-In-One From Full Windsor

Ben Branch September 10, 2025
Camp Tongs Spork Spatula In One Full Windsor
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

Officially named the “Splitter,” this is a set of camping tongs that separates quickly into a spork and spatula for cooking and/or eating with,…

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A Beautiful 1946 Kit Manufacturing “Teardrop” Travel Trailer

Ben Branch September 9, 2025
Kit Manufacturing Teardrop Travel Trailer
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is a restored Kit Manufacturing Teardrop Travel Trailer that was originally built in 1946, just a year after the end of the Second…

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