The 1973 Oil Crisis had long-term ramifications for many industries and certainly for millions of people who relied on oil and gas to power their vehicles. Many businesses got their start in that era as people tried to figure… more»
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Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Miniature EV: 1985 Sinclair C5
The Sinclair C5 was a one-passenger electric vehicle built in England in the 1980s. Though it was sold as a commuter vehicle, we don’t know how practical it would be with a top speed of just 15 mph. So… more»
Oct 1, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
EV Kit Car! 1981 Bradley GT II Electric
Bradley Automotive was a 1970s manufacturer of kit cars largely based on a Volkswagen Type 1 chassis and drivetrain. The GT was perhaps its best-known product, which could be purchased as a kit or a fully assembled car. The… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Museum Find: 1976 Citicar SV-48 EV
What in the name of sharp cheddar is this thing? Most of you have seen the CitiCar and the follow-up version, the Comuta-Car, many times here. They’re always interesting to check out, at least for me. The mid-1970s was… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Needs Batteries… 1999 Corbin Sparrow EV
This 1999 Corbin Sparrow has a few things going against it as far as being a popular Barn Finds car/motorcycle/trike/whatever-it-is. It’s an EV, and it’s not lost on the masses that Barn Finds readers, in general, aren’t just apathetic… more»
Jul 26, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Modern Micro Car: 2001 Corbin Sparrow
Have you been thinking about getting an electric car (most Barn Finds readers probably haven’t)? If so, why get a Tesla or some other highly touted vehicle when you could get a Corbin Sparrow? If you like isolation when… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Rare EV: 1917 Detroit Electric Model 68 Brougham
It’s funny how some things change and others stay the same. I’m thinking about the EV argument or discussion – which usually turns into an argument – about the driving range and how much range on a single charge… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Convert It Back? 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle in 1971 to give dealers more choices for U.S. buyers. The Super Beetle varied from the standard Beetle by its curved windshield, larger luggage space, and McPherson front strut suspension. But none of them… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
3-Wheeled EV: 1961 Taylor-Dunn Trident
Taylor-Dunn has been in business for 75 years, producing a range of electric vehicles for personal and commercial use. While golf carts often come to mind, the Trident was a “neighborhood electric cart” that you could take the kiddos… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 109 Comments
Future Collectible? 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
There are at least two reasons why the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck shouldn’t be here on Barn Finds. The first is that it’s an electric vehicle, which goes counter to so many of the gas guzzlers we run across and… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
In A Museum For 30 Years: 1950s Victor Golf Cart
Cybertruck, look out! This is a battery-powered vehicle that most of us can get behind. This would be a really fun project as a lot of us are finally past the worst months of winter and may be thinking… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 133 Comments
Future Classic? 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
You may never have heard of a sleepy little company called Tesla, its shy CEO, or its latest product. Let’s fill in the blanks as this company is horrible at PR and is rarely if ever in the news…. more»
Oct 1, 2023 • Classifieds • 13 Comments
Magic Kingdom Mobile! Walt Disney World Trolley
If you ever made a visit to Walt Disney World as a kid, at least the location in Orlando, I’m guessing the chances are near 100% that one of these people movers transported your family from the parking lot… more»
Sep 22, 2023 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Unique Mobility Electrek 2+2
You are forgiven if you have never stumbled across a 1980 Unique Mobility Electrek 2+2 because only thirty-five of these classics were built. This is 1-of-13 known to exist, with only three still in active service. Its fresh batteries… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Tesla Alternative: 1980 Unique Mobility Electrek 2+2
Sometimes something that’s not everybody’s cup of tea is, in fact, not a cup of tea at all. It’s something else, at the outer orbit of liquid refreshment. A glass of something waiting to be claimed. That’s what this… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mini Electric Wedge: 1974 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar
As of late, it appears like there’s not much middle ground with folks I hear discussing modern electric vehicles. People either seem to love them and wouldn’t consider anything else, while others wouldn’t even think about buying non-fuel-powered transportation. … more»
