A Ford Fiesta on Barn Finds? Yup, that’s what we have today, a 1978 MK-1 “Sport” model that the seller refers to as a “rare car sport model US-spec”. OK, I’m not sure what that means but let’s investigate… more»
Micro Cars
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Two-Stroke Microcar: 1960 Vespa 400
When you think of the name “Vespa,” images of old, 2-stroke scooters tend to come to mind. As the grandfather of all scoots, Vespa production started in 1946 and continues today, although the bikes are much more modern now… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored 27 Years: 1969 King Midget Model III
Just as American cars were getting bigger and more powerful, along came the King Midget line of cars and they almost couldn’t have been any smaller and still have been street legal. This one is just under ten feet… more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
52 Years “Young”: 1969 Subaru 360
This is a Subaru! A 1969 Model 360 to be exact. Prior to about 1980, I had probably never heard of, much less seen a Subaru – or at least, gave little thought to the up and coming brand…. more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Accord Engine Swap: 1979 Honda Civic CVCC
This 1979 Honda Civic CVCC looks to be in great condition and possibly spent all this life in the dry climate of Arizona. This little bitty car is listed for sale here on Craigslist for a price of $7,900…. more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Microcar Project: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
While America generally followed the “bigger is better” mantra of vehicle production in the years following the end of World War II, many European manufacturers had to adopt designs that were more, shall we say, modest. Microcars flourished on… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Quadrupled In Value: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe
If you’re someone who has always dismissed the Subaru 360 as a joke of a car, worthless, junk, whatevs, never be worth anything, etc., you’re wrong, it’s just that simple. They have literally quadrupled in value over the last… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 199 Comments
UPDATE! Can You ID This Small 1948 Roadster?
UPDATE – When we posted this mystery roadster, we had no idea what the response would be like. Well, it turned out to be one of the most interesting comment threads we’ve had in a while. Some of you… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Displayed At 1953 Concours: 1948 Crosley Race Car
Crosley was a small, independent American car builder from 1939-52. Their products were all subcompacts, almost microcars in some cases. During World War II, their production was diverted to making Jeep-like vehicles for military use. This 1948 Crosley is… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Tiny Classic: 1939 American Bantam Deluxe Coupe
In the automotive world, timing can be everything. Ford got it right when it unveiled the original Mustang because it was a carefree car that was ideal for the swinging sixties. The 1939 American Bantam sat at the other… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Italian Italian Job: Rare 1974 Innocenti Mini 1000
The Mini wasn’t the first front wheel drive car, wasn’t the first city car…wasn’t the first anything, really. What the Mini did, the original 1959 Morris designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, was to turn the engine sideways and push… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two For One Hondas: 1972 Honda Z600s For Sale
Honda began life as a company making motorcycles after World War II. Japan needed something small, cheap, and reliable to get around, and motorcycles fit the bill well. Soichiro Honda saw the market opening up for automobiles, though, and… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project or Parts? 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe
For a certain segment of our Australian Barn Finds readership, the sight of this 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe will immediately generate some fond memories. A similar car, albeit in far better condition, was the star of a 1992 television… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Worth Saving? 1970 Subaru Sambar Van
Nothing gets my attention like an old Subaru and when it’s combined with pizza, fuggedaboutit, as they don’t say in Minturn, Colorado where this 1970 Subaru Sambar van is located. Its origin goes back to a pizza shop in… more»
Aug 7, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas
When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Former Road Racer: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S
The Mini was a successful sub-compact produced by British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959-00. It’s considered an icon in popular 1960s British culture. With the car’s space-saving transverse engine and front-wheel-drive layout, the Mini is considered… more»
