There are many things that an enthusiast has to consider when embarking upon a restoration or project build. One of these is whether they have sufficient workshop space, which can be a prime concern if the car is big,… more»
Micro Cars
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Restorable Micro Car: 1956 Eshelman Sport Car
The Eshelman Sport Car was more toy than car, designed for two children to ride around at 15 mph thanks to a Briggs & Stratton engine. These were fun little machines and the number built is said to have… more»
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All Original: 1972 Honda Z600
When Honda introduced the Z600 to world markets, it stated that it saw the vehicle as the first step in becoming a serious player in the global passenger car market. Many people rolled around on the floor in fits… more»
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Microcar Stash: 1971-72 Honda Z600s
The Honda Z, known as the Z600 in the U.S., was a 2-door hatchback Kei/city car built by the company between 1970-74. They were imported into the U.S. during the middle two years. Honda was gauging how to get… more»
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Original Microcar: 1957 BMW Isetta
BMW might be known now for performance and luxury, but one of their more iconic cars was the Isetta, made from 1955 to 1962. It was actually a pretty popular car, with over 160,000 produced. This 1957 model year… more»
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Micro-Truck: 1970 Daihatsu HiJet
The Daihatsu Hijet is a cab-over microvan/pickup that has been in production in Japan since 1960. The name, when transliterated, is very similar to “Midget”. The brand was not well known in the U.S. until the late 1980s and… more»
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Two For One! 1978 Ford Fiesta Sport
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
