UPDATE – This tiny, tired time capsule 1959 King Midget Model 3 is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on eBay in Turlock, California… more»
Micro Cars
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Glorified Shopping Cart! 1959 Bond Mark F Three-Wheeler Convertible
Some guys just wanna make cars. That included Lawrie Bond, who began his career in England at a steam wagon shop, progressing to aircraft and later, engine work. Just before WWII, he opened an engineering company specializing in aircraft… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Pint-Sized Hot Rod: 1957 Messerschmitt KR200
There are a few left-field cars that have developed a cult following in the classic market, and the 1957 Messerschmitt KR200 falls into that category. It is hard not to fall in love with its quirky styling and radical… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The “Big” Goggomobil: 1959 Glas Isard T700
The Goggomobil was a microcar built in West Germany between 1955 and 1969. The cars were joined later by the T600 and T700 models which were thought of as “big Goggomobils” with dimensions more like what we would think… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pristine French Survivor: 1996 Renault Twingo
The 1996 Renault Twingo urban runabout on Craigslist in Washington, DC, is an Edition Spéciale Alizé that adds features such as A/C, tinted glass, power windows, central locking, airbags, and the “fun velour ‘cumulus’ interior.” The owner wants $15,000.
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On The Cheap? No Reserve 1987 Honda CRX
A dear departed friend of mine definitely rated as a “car guy”. But his tastes were all over the place, from a Honda Civic to an Infinity sedan to a Scat Pack Charger. He was actually a Honda customer… more»
Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Off Roading Runt: 2009 Smart Fortwo
Well, this is a first, a Smart car on BF. In this case, it’s a 2009 Smart Fortwo, normally something that I likely would not consider reviewing. This Berlin, New Jersey subject, presented by Tony P. however, is just… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Freeway Friendly? 1981 HMV Freeway
I hope we all know that this 1981 HMV (High Mileage Vehicles) Freeway is not, not, not made for freeway driving, don’t we? That always comes up for some reason when a little car is shown here. And yes,… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Imported Cutie: 1989 Nissan Pao
Retro cars are nothing new and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. Japanese manufacturers have ridden the trend’s wave for decades, a fact perfectly proven by this 1989 Nissan Pao, which incorporated design cues from many… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cute Project: 1972 Honda Z600
I know what you’re thinking: Why doesn’t Honda offer its 2024 Civic in orange? A daily driver as cute and happy looking as this 1972 Z600 is bound to wipe away the commuter blues. The alternative of course is… 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»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored For 63 Years! 1960 Renault 4CV
I always describe my automotive taste as eclectic. I am drawn to classic muscle and pony cars, while I respect traditional luxury vehicles and European exotics. However, small cars are undeniably attractive, especially when they are original and unrestored…. more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Subaru EV: 1981 Jet Industries Electra-Van 600
I always think of Stevie Ray Vaughan when I think of Austin, Texas, and when I’m there I always visit the SRV statue on the banks of the river. One thing I rarely think of when I think of… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bubble Car: 1958 BMW Isetta Moto Coupé Deluxe
The Isetta was an unusual microcar built mostly by BMW in the 1950s. Designed in Italy, the egg-shaped automobile was produced under license in a variety of countries, including Germany. It became known as the “bubble car” for its… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
