When people think of post-war Italian Microcars, the Fiat 500 often comes to mind first. However, Piaggio produced the Vespa 400 from 1957 to 1961, but political pressure meant that, although the company and design were Italian, the Vespa… more»
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Luxury Muscle Car: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
UPDATE: 10/19/2026: You don’t often get an alternative purchase option when searching for a classic, but that is the case with this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am. It remains listed on Craigslist, as mentioned below, and the price is unchanged…. more»
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19k Mile Microcar: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
Some people use the word “quirky” to describe a classic, basically meaning the car has strange styling and no real redeeming qualities. I consider this 1958 BMW Isetta 300 quirky, but that’s because it offered an ingenious, affordable solution… more»
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Quirky Japanese: 2000 Mitsuoka Viewt
Japanese vehicle manufacturers often march to the beat of a different drummer. Take Mitsuoka as a prime example. It produces retro-style vehicles that resemble some of the most significant models in automotive history. Its most successful model is the… more»
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Quirky Japanese Classic: 1987 Nissan Be-1
Nissan rode the retro wave in the 1980s, with the Pike Factory producing some genuinely quirky vehicles. They all shared one common characteristic: They were small by any measure. The first to emerge was the 1987 Nissan Be-1, a… more»
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Includes Motocompo Scooter: 1984 Honda City Turbo II
The Honda City Turbo II was a small, high-performance mini car built in Japan. Nicknamed “Bulldog,” this vehicle was never exported to the U.S. during its production run from 1983 to 1986. Equipped with right-hand drive, this mint example… more»
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13 Orphan Cars: Collection of Crosleys
Crosley Motors was a small American manufacturer that produced tiny cars and related vehicles from 1939 to 1952 (except during the WWII years). Considering that so few of these machines survive today, it’s surprising that more than 80,000 were… more»
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Big-Wheel Kei Car: 1972 Honda Z600 4×4
If variety is indeed the spice of life, you will find no shortage of it at Barn Finds. We see plenty of American muscle, European exotics, and Down Under classics. However, one occasionally appears that almost defies description. Take… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
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MicroRacer: Late 1950s Berkeley Barn Find
Ok I’m kidding about the “racer” part. While several brave souls raced Berkeley cars, including Pat Moss (1958 Liège-Brescia-Liège Rally), mostly Berks preferred to throw their chains, overheat, slam their pistons around or simply refuse to ascend the Alps… more»
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Tiny Driver: 1970 Fiat 500L
Developing a large car is relatively easy because there is typically room to adjust its physical dimensions. However, small cars pose a greater challenge because they often require creative thinking when contemplating packaging efficiency. This 1970 Fiat 500L perfectly… more»
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Nicest One Left? 16k-Mile 1972 Honda Z600
Who remembers the Honda Z600 (and the boxier N600) from the early 1970s? They were Kei cars (pint-size) built in Japan and sold in the U.S. for half of their duration (1970 to 1972). If you wanted one, you… more»
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Rough Ragtop: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»
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Bullet Nose Cruiser: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Landau
This 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe 2-door Landau hardtop, listed by a dealer and located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, offers an interesting mix of classic styling and later updates. It’s not presented as a fully sorted showpiece, but rather as a… more»
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Three Wheels, Four Seats: 1936 Raleigh Safety Seven
All over Britain in the pre-WWI era, bicycle makers were morphing into automakers, as if knowing how to make a wheel was qualification enough to tackle the motoring industry. Raleigh Bicycle Company took its first run at producing a… more»
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Solid Micro Project: 1956 BMW Isetta 300 Bubble Window
Some cars manage to be cool without even trying. Enthusiasts agree that classics like the First Generation Mustang, the Chevelle SS 396, and the Plymouth ‘Cuda achieve that status while barely raising a sweat. Although this 1956 BMW Isetta… more»
