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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Go-Kart Fun! 1975 AMC Gremlin by Rupp
Rupp Industries was a manufacturer of go-karts, minibikes, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles between 1959-78. One of the hallmarks of Rupp products was their bright red coloring. Sometimes they would license the likenesses of other vehicles, which would include… more»
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High-Performance Model: 1970 Subaru 360 Young S
It seems odd to look at a car with a tiny air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and refer to it as a high-performance model, but that is the reality with this 1970 Subaru 360. This is the “Young S” variant, which… more»
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3 for 1: Trio of Metropolitans
The Metropolitan was a small economy car, a subcompact before the term was even invented. It was built in England for American Motors between 1953-61. Early editions would be badged as both Nash and Hudson automobiles and later as… more»
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Rare Brit: 1953 Bond Mark C
If you own a larger pickup, there’s a chance that this 1953 Bond Mark C could be the ultimate accessory for your pride and joy. Its diminutive size means that it will actually fit into the bed of many… more»
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Small Survivor: 1952 Crosley Super Sports
Don’t let the size of this 1952 Crosley Super Sports convertible fool you, it would have a crowd of people around it every time you stopped for gas or groceries. The seller has this fantastic little car listed here… more»
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Three-Wheeled Barn Find: 1981 HMV Freeway
I just got back from a six-day 4,800-mile road trip and anyone who has been on a freeway over the last few months will tell you that this 1981 HMV Freeway is probably the last vehicle you’d ever want… more»
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Tiny But Fun! 1954 Eshelman Sport Car
In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Cheston Eshelman’s company built all sorts of interesting things, including this Sport Car. It essentially was a children’s toy car that could go 15 mph using a Briggs & Stratton engine. They were mostly… more»
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Storage Unit Find: Upgraded 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
People throw around the phrase “easy restoration,” but this is a possible candidate. It’s a stalled project, a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle for sale here on eBay in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a Buy It Now price of just $3,500…. more»
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Rare 4-Seater: 1958 BMW Isetta 600
Rarity is a relative thing. A car can be produced in what might seem like respectable numbers, but when its figures are compared with its natural competitors, the sales results don’t always look that flash. Take the 1958 BMW… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1983 Piaggio Ape P501
Piaggio’s Ape (pronounced Ah-Peh; Italian for Bee) is a 3-wheeled, light commercial pickup that went into production in 1948. It was conceived to help with the rebuilding of Italy that took place after WWII. It has been in continuous… more»
