Every now and then a truly fascinating vintage race car we’ve never seen before is rolled out of a barn somewhere and placed up for auction – with all of its hard-earned patina still in…
The Bremont ALT1-C Griffon is a new release from the highly-regarded British watchmaker named for the mighty Rolls-Royce Griffon – the 37 litre (2,240 cu. in.) 60º V12 aero engine fitted to the later examples of…
In the Beginning: Giugiaro and a Boomerang The story of the Lotus Esprit began, not just in the minds of the design team at Lotus, but in the mind of a man who has been…
This article was written by Matt Strathern, who also provided the photography. You can follow him on Instagram here. It turns out that the racing at Bonneville Salt Flats was playing catch up to a…
This documentary first aired in 1984, it tells the story of Stanley Edge who was the original designer of the Austin Seven, in his own words. Edge was well-known for his friendliness and enthusiasm for…
The Trident Clipper is a member of the illustrious club of exotic European sports cars fitted with American V8s that offered power, reliability, and affordability. Other members of this club include icons like the Shelby…
There were two Sunbeam Tiger prototypes developed in the early 1960s, one was built by Carroll Shelby and his team and the other by racing driver Ken Miles. The original idea of building a V8…
Lotus Elise – The Inside Story is an insightful and highly detailed look back at the design, development, and release of the Elise – the car that would launch Lotus into the 21st century. When…
This is the Limitless Equipment Mark 1 Survival Kit, it’s been designed to be as compact as possible so it can be stashed in a glove compartment, motorcycle pannier, or backpack, whilst still containing over…
A Motorcycle Superior to All Others George Brough was a man who had a love of motorcycles and a social intelligence that enabled him to put his finger on the pulse of what would be…
The Lynx Eventer was a special shooting brake version of the Jaguar XJS built by Lynx Motors for 16 years from 1983 onwards. The Eventer was far from just a new roof welded onto a…
The Flying Boats is the most comprehensive documentary we’ve ever seen on the subject of amphibious aircraft, if you’re a regular visitor to the pages of Silodrome you’ll know that we’re quite fond of flying boats,…
