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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.

An Icon Of American Road Adventures: The Airstream Land Yacht Sovereign

Ben Branch May 8, 2025
Airstream International Land Yacht Sovereign Hero
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is a 31′ 1971 Airstream International Land Yacht Sovereign that benefits from a recent interior refurbishment. Inside you’ll find sleeping space for up…

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Camp With Style: The White Duck Regatta Canvas Bell Tent

Ben Branch May 8, 2025
White Duck Regatta Canvas Bell Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the 10 ft version of the White Duck Regatta Canvas Bell Tent. It’s a large tent that can comfortably accommodate a family…

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For Sale: A Rare Turbocharged “Duntov Corvette”

Ben Branch May 7, 2025
Duntov Turbo Corvette 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette that was given the professional conversion to “Duntov Turbo” specification in period. These cars were given a broad…

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Crate Engine: A 470+ BHP Carroll Shelby Engine Company 289 V8

Ben Branch May 7, 2025
Carroll Shelby Engine Company V8 Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Carroll Shelby Engine Company 289 V8 crate engine that now has a displacement of 364 cubic inches thanks to the fact…

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For Sale: A 400 BHP Brooke Double R Cosworth

Ben Branch May 6, 2025
Brooke Double R 14
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare Brooke Double R Cosworth Supercharged 400, in fact it’s the only one of its kind, thanks to that hand-formed aluminum…

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Mazda 12A Rotary-Powered! The 1972 “Perfect Circle” Project Dragster

Ben Branch May 6, 2025
Rotary Powered Dragster
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the only example of a Wankel-rotary-powered dragster that we’ve seen come up for sale in recent memory. It’s powered by a highly-modified…

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Rare American Sports Car: A Kellison J4 V8 From 1973

Ben Branch May 5, 2025
Kellison J4 Classic Car 11
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1973 Kellison J4 that is powered by a 389 cubic inch (6.4 liter) Pontiac V8, the same version that had been…

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Body Needed: A Roadster Shop GM Pickup 4×4 Chassis + 650 BHP LT4 V8

Ben Branch May 5, 2025
Roadster Shop GM Pickup 4×4 Chassis
  • Classic 4x4
  • Project Vehicles

This is a rolling 1967-1972 GM pickup 4×4 chassis that is fitted with a supercharged 6.2 liter LT4 V8 crate engine, an 8-speed automatic…

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Ex-Nevada Highway Patrol Camaro Hits the Market – With High Speed Pursuit Gear Intact

Ben Branch May 4, 2025
Chevrolet Camaro B4C Special Service Package 14
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro that was ordered new with the B4C Special Service Package, it was then used as a pursuit vehicle…

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For Sale: A 500 BHP Lamborghini Gallardo V10 Engine

Ben Branch May 4, 2025
Lamborghini V10
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is the 5.0 liter V10 from a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, the engine is complete and apparently in running condition (with a video in…

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For Sale: A Mid-Engined V8 “Super” Sand Rail

Ben Branch May 3, 2025
V8 Sand Rail Dune Buggy 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1970s-era sand rail (dune buggy) that’s powered by an alloy Buick 215 V8 engine sending power to those hefty rear wheels….

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Never Seen One Before: A 1959 Westfalia-Werke “Porsche” Funeral Trailer

Ben Branch May 3, 2025
Westfalia-Werke Porsche Funeral Trailer
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare, original 1959 Westfalia-Werke funeral trailer that has been converted into a Porsche Race Service cargo trailer – for hauling wheels…

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The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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