The Unusual Reliant Scimitar GTE
The Reliant Scimitar GTE was released in 1968 as one of the first of its kind – a full production two door coupe with an estate (station wagon) rear end, otherwise known as a…
Silodrome’s Top 21 Motorcycles Of 2021
Despite the ongoing effect that Covid is having on the world, the year 2021 turned out to be a fascinating one in the world of vintage, custom, and unconventional motorcycles. These 21 motorcycles were…
Silodrome’s Top 21 Cars Of 2021
2021 has been a weird one for us all and this oddball list of 21 vehicles certainly captures the zeitgeist. There’s everything here from Tom Hanks’ Toyota FJ40 to Mr Bean’s Aston Martin V8…
A Norvin Cafe Racer: Custom Motorcycle Royalty
This is a 1958 Norvin cafe racer, if you’ve never heard of the motorcycle manufacturer Norvin before don’t worry – there never actually was one. Norvin is a portmanteau of “Norton” and “Vincent,” as…
The Cheapest Production Car In History: The Briggs & Stratton Auto Red Bug
The Auto Red Bug was introduced back in the 1910s as the “Smith Flyer,” it had been developed to fill the need for an exceedingly cheap, no-frills automobile by A.O. Smith – a company…
The Rare Apollo 5000GT Was The American Answer To The Ferrari 250 GT
The Apollo 5000GT was the brainchild of talented American automotive engineer Milt Brown – though he was still young he dreamed of building an American GT car to rival those being produced by the likes of Aston Martin, Ferrari,…
The Bimota SB3: The Fastest Production Motorcycle In The World In 1979
The Bimota SB3 held the top speed record (at the time of its release) for production motorcycles, clocking 149 mph at the Nardò Ring in southern Italy. The SB3 was also one of the most…
For Sale: “Zelda” – A Custom 4×4 Adventure Van By Ed Fucci
This highly customized 4×4 van was built by Ed Fucci over a period of decades, it was designed to be suitable for both cruising and camping, with a sofa in the back that converts…
For Sale: A Freshly Rebuilt Rally Legend – Ford Escort Mk2
This 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 has been painstakingly rebuilt from the ground up by its Australian owner, it’s powered by its original numbers matching 2.0 liter engine that has been significantly modified for improved…
The Harley-Davidson Panhead Hydra-Glide – American V-Twin Motorcycle Royalty
The Harley-Davidson FL Panhead was the top of the line Harley back when it was new, no other road-going model from the Milwaukee-based manufacturer could match it for horsepower, torque, or cubic inches. Each…
A Forgotten Retro Classic – The Dodge Conquest TSI
The Dodge Conquest TSI is an oft-forgotten Rad-era classic with a combination of good looks and a long list of motorsport victories in the USA, Australia, Europe, Britain, Europe, and across Asia. A 4×4…
1 Of 100 Ever Made: The Rare Gordon-Keeble – A Corvette-Powered British GT Car
The Gordon-Keeble was the fastest four-seat car in Britain when it was released in 1964, with a top speed of 160 mph and a 0 – 60 mph time of just 6 seconds. The…