Ben Branch

18 hours ago | silodrome.com | Ben Branch

This is a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe, and it may very well be the best example of its kind in the world, having won awards at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and many other major events. The Lincoln Zephyr was powered by an American-made V12 engine, the Lincoln-Zephyr H-series V12. It was a smooth, powerful engine that offered a high-end alternative to car buyers, above the likes of the Ford V8 DeLuxe.

19 hours ago | flipboard.com | Ben Branch

4 hours agoThe White House has said its agreements with the U.K. and China are starting points, but so far the Trump administration has given up more than it has gained. More than a month after President Donald Trump’s tariff-focused “Liberation Day,” just about all America has won is more deadlines and …

1 day ago | silodrome.com | Ben Branch

This is the new Lego version of the Williams FW14B Formula 1 car, and importantly it comes with its own little Nigel Mansell Lego man with his iconic moustache recreated in all its glory. The 1992 F1 season largely centered around Nigel Mansell and his Williams FW14B, this pairing would be the dominant force that year, and he set a record with 9 wins that season – becoming the most successful British F1 driver in history until years later when the title was taken by Lewis Hamilton.

1 day ago | silodrome.com | Ben Branch

This 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda has the unusual historic distinction of being the only export model ever delivered new to Europe. It was raced in Scandinavian motorsport in-period, and it likely did quite well thanks to that 426/425 bhp Hemi V8 under the hood. It has now been given a comprehensive restoration by marque specialist Lloyd Lind, and it retains its matching numbers drivetrain.

2 days ago | silodrome.com | Ben Branch

Reading time: about 2 minutes This is the Timex Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass watch, it’s essentially a modern smartwatch hidden behind classic analogue dial, and it can show you the current temperature, the high/low tide level, a compass, and of course, it shows you the time. The watch has the usual hour, minute, and second hands – but it also has a “multi-function hand,” which has opposing blue and orange tips on this model. This multi-function hand is where the magic happens, it rotates...