• Silodrome Silodrome
  • Home
  • Cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Boats
  • Planes
  • Films
  • Gear
  • Clothing
  • Art
  • Books

The Isuzu 117 – One Of The First Japanese Production Cars Designed By An Italian

Ben Branch June 29, 2021
Isuzu 117 Car 14
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The Isuzu 117 was one of the first Japanese cars to have a body entirely designed by an Italian stylist – the great Giorgetto…

Read More

A Supercharged Brough Superior SS100 Special By Ewan Cameron

Ben Branch June 29, 2021
Supercharged Brough Superior SS100 Special
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The remarkable supercharged Brough Superior SS100 Special you see here was painstakingly built by world-renowned Brough expert Ewan Cameron as an homage to Noel…

Read More

Ever Seen One Before? A Rare Ogle SX1000 Competition Coupe

Ben Branch June 28, 2021
Ogle SX1000
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare Ogle SX1000 competition coupe, just 69 examples of the SX1000 are believed to have been built before the company founder David…

Read More

There’s An Alfa Romeo V10 “V1035” Formula 1 Engine For Sale

Ben Branch June 28, 2021
Alfa Romeo V10 V1035 Formula 1 Engine 8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Formula 1

It’s not every day you get the chance to buy yourself a functional Formula 1 engine, and the chance to buy an Alfa Romeo…

Read More

The Wiesmann Roadster MF3 – A BMW M3 In Disguise

Ben Branch June 27, 2021
Wiesmann Roadster MF3 15
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Wiesmann Roadster MF3 and if you’ve never seen one before don’t worry, you’re not alone. The small number of cars built…

Read More

The Story of the Suzuki GT750 | The Civilized Superbike

Ben Branch June 27, 2021
Suzuki GT750S Vallelunga
  • Films
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This film from the team at Brightside Media tells the story of the Suzuki GT750, known as the “Le Mans” in the USA, it’s…

Read More

A Chevrolet Corvette Greenwood IMSA GT Raced By Lyn St. James

Ben Branch June 26, 2021
Chevrolet Corvette Greenwood IMSA GT 9
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Greenwood IMSA GT was originally built to compete in B-Production SCCA competition by John Carusso and Emory Donaldson. It was…

Read More

Triumph “Warbird” Sprinter – The Red Baron

Ben Branch June 26, 2021
Triumph Drag Racing Bike
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

This unusual Triumph-based drag bike was built by the Baron family, who became well known for building car-engined sprint and drag bikes. We know…

Read More

The Unusual Land Rover Lightweight Series 3

Ben Branch June 25, 2021
Land Rover Lightweight 4
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

The Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 Ton, also known as the Airportable, was a special version of the Series 2A and subsequently the Series 3…

Read More

The New AGV X101 Dakar 87 Helmet

Ben Branch June 25, 2021
AGV X101 Dakar 87 Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is the new AGV X101 Dakar 87 helmet, it’s both a new livery design and a new helmet design from the Italian manufacturer…

Read More

Only 1,000 Will Be Made: Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition

Ben Branch June 24, 2021
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition 2
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition is due to be sold in mid-August to raise money for The Boys Republic, a non-profit treatment community…

Read More

The New Omologato Panamericana Chronograph – $579 USD

Ben Branch June 24, 2021
Omologato Panamericana Chronograph
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Omologato Panamericana, it’s the newest watch from the British company that have become synonymous with beautifully designed motorsport-inspired watches that are surprisingly…

Read More

  • Prev
  • 213
  • 214
  • 215
  • 216
  • 217
  • 218
  • 219
  • 220
  • 221
  • 222
  • 223
  • Next
Huckberry Store
  • Home
  • Brief Histories
  • About Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
What Is A Silodrome?

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."

About Us

Silodrome was founded in 2010 as a website dedicated to Gasoline Culture and all it entails - We write about modern cars, classic cars, motorcycles, racing, gear, gadgets, clothing, boats, planes, airships and the occasional submarine.Read more...

Subscribe to Our Weekly Email

© Silodrome 2025. all rights reserved. Powered by Gasoline and Caffeine.

Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Contact Us

×
  • Home
  • Cars
  • Motorcycles
  • Boats
  • Planes
  • Films
  • Gear
  • Clothing
  • Art
  • Books
×