What kind of bike did you have when you first learned to ride? Mine was a lemon yellow Sting-Ray, with a sparkly seat, girly streamers off the handlebars and a white basket in front. That little Sting-Ray was a… more»
Bicycles
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Estate Sale: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and More!
It’s sad when you see someone’s entire world being auctioned off. That’s because no one else loved that stuff like the deceased, and the memories he/she once had are all but lost. Case-in-point is this upcoming auction in Ashland,… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF Auction: VeloSolex S3800
We love interesting and unusual forms of transportation here at Barn Finds, and on that front, a cyclemotor (not to be confused with a motorcycle) just about takes the cake! Hailing from France and developed during the post-war boom,… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale Our Projects • 65 Comments
Restoration Update! 1966 Mattel Stallion
Restoration Update: After a long and painful, or at least painfully expensive restoration, this bike is finally done! Well, it’s not the same exact bike that Michelle wrote about here on Barn Finds back in September of 2022. As… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 108 Comments
Stash of Sting-Rays! Collection of Schwinn Krates
To a lot of 12-year-olds in the 1960s and 1970s, the Schwinn Sting-Ray was the coolest thing since sliced bread. With its banana seat and hi-rise handlebars, when you were riding your Sting-Ray bicycle you were King (or Queen)… more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare 1950s Indian Scout Three-Speed Bicycle
Bicycles were more than recreation in post-war Great Britain, they were vital transportation. A lot of people couldn’t afford cars and bicycles provided a way to get to jobs and run errands. This 1950s Indian Scout bicycle is listed… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 83 Comments
Two-Wheeled Find: 1970 Schwinn “Apple Krate”
Memorieeeeeees, like the something something of your mind… misty watercolored memories, of the 1970 Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate that you had as a kid… Maybe you didn’t have one back then but with this one, shown here on eBay… more»
Nov 22, 2019 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Holy Grail: 1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray “Grey Ghost”
Our faithful readers and fans know that we usually stick to motorized classics and antiques, however we saw this and just HAD to tell you about it! It’s up for sale right now here on eBay in Benton, Arkansas,… more»
Jul 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Famed George Barris/Von Dutch Two Wheeler!
George Barris is a name that we all recognize for his custom cars that were featured in tv shows and on album covers, but what about the not so common to see custom bicycle he built for Eddie Munster?… more»
Dec 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Deco Pair: Hawthorne Duralium Bicycles
As the holidays quickly approach, many of us seek to find something special to give to our significant other, or to our children. Christmas is always a great reason to get a “new” bike, and if you are looking… more»
Nov 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Paper Boy Special: Whizzer Motorbike
Although there was little separation between early 1900’s motorcycles and bicycles, motorbike kits would grow to be popular for bicycles in the 1940’s. Whizzer was one of those motorbike kits you could purchase to motorize your bicycle. Whizzer began… more»
Oct 25, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
A Boys Depression Era Luxury: 1937 Elgin Bluebird
Bikes have had a heavy influence on history, including automotive history. The bicycle’s early beginnings were simple and humble, and changed little from the mid 1890’s up into the late 1920’s. Cue the 1930’s with Art Deco and Streamline… more»
Dec 28, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Pure Evel: 1975 AMF Evel Knievel Trike
Barn Finds writer, Brian, showed us a super cool, vintage Huffy Radiobike yesterday and I just ran across this one with an extra wheel! This is a 1975 AMF Evel Knievel Trike and it could be another one for… more»
Dec 27, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
After Christmas Gift: 1955 Huffy Radiobike
Christmas has come and gone, and some of us may not have gotten exactly what we were wishing for. Many of us receive Christmas money from grandparents, and other relatives, fueling our desires to get that one thing we… more»
Dec 22, 2016 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Vintage Sting Ray Barn Find!
I’ll bet most of you expected a Corvette, didn’t you? In the spirit of finding bikes under your Christmas tree, I present a vintage bicycle barn find in my own area. It’s located in Benson, North Carolina and is… more»
