Many US-based readers are familiar with the Suzuki Samurai, an extremely off-road capable (albeit underpowered) mini SUV, which was also known as the Jimny in some global markets. The original Jimny was never officially never sold in the States,… more»
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1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Project
Yes, that’s the correct spelling of this 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile. I never studied any Italian words or phrases before going there 2.5 decades ago and I had to look it up to make sure, it would have come… more»
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Teeny Tiny Mini: 1974 Austin Mini Shorty
A Mini mini? Shorty Mini? Short Stuff Mini Shorty? This one is a head-scratcher but it looks like a fun little car to drive around a car show if you can fit in it – or a pit car… more»
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French Micro Car: 1968 Velocar Veloto
If you are on the lookout for something a bit different and quirky in the way of a classic car, then you should probably look no further than this 1968 Veloto. It definitely fulfills those criteria, and I doubt… more»
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Buy One Get One Free: Two 1987 Yugo GV Projects
Recently, it seems like Facebook Marketplace has become a more popular place to find good deals on vehicles and parts. However, the platform often leads to uninformed inquiries from buyers and also sellers with overly ambitious expectations. The latter… more»
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Italian Import: 1987 Fiat Ritmo 130TC Abarth
Last week, I wrote about a 1988 Nissan Sunny GTI, a fun little hatchback that was never imported into the United States. Much like the Sunny, this 1987 Fiat Ritmo 130TC Abarth wasn’t available in the States as a… more»
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26k Genuine Miles: 1960 NSU Sport Prinz
Designed by the famed Bertone Studios and released in 1958, the Sport Prinz was an attempt by NSU to inject some sporting excitement into its range. It offered improvements in performance over its 2-door sedan cousin, and during its… more»
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Legroom Notwithstanding: 1991 Geo Metro LSi
Tiny: check. Convertible: check. 3-cylinders: check. Inexpensive: check. Automatic: screech.. dang. Well, 4 out of 5 ain’t bad. This 1991 Geo Metro convertible isn’t perfect but for $3,000 or offer it would be a fun little car, if a… more»
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Barn Find Roadster: 1965 Honda S600
These are such tailored little cars for being Honda’s first mass-marketed car. This 1965 Honda S600 convertible can be found here on eBay in St. Charles, Missouri. There are a few bids bringing the price to over $5,000 but… more»
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Is This 1954 King Midget a Pocket Rocket?
I will never forget the first time that I saw a King Midget. My first thought was that it was something that had fallen off a carousel, but I’ve since grown to like and respect these little cars. Built… more»
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Conversation Starter: 18k Mile 1987 Yugo GV
Okay, so, there have been more than a few Yugo featured on here over the years, however, this one caught our eyes when the seller bravely combined the words “Yugo” and “…runs and drives good…” in the same sentence,… more»
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1976 Chevrolet Chevette Survivor
While doing the preliminary rundown of a car before I write, I noticed that this 1976 Chevrolet Chevette was causing my brain quite a stir and making me question my view on automobiles. To start, the $1,525 is actually… more»
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Tiny Project Car: 1959 Messerschmitt KR200
Following the cessation of hostilities in World War II, the United States found itself in a fairly sound economic position, and the actual physical damage to buildings and infrastructure was extremely light. Continental Europe wasn’t quite so lucky, and… more»
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Elegant Econobox: 1988 Dodge Omni
Econoboxes tend to get the short end of the stick; yeah they’re slow, small, and (often) ugly… but hey, at least the Omni can claim Carroll Shelby as a fan! Sadly, this 1988 Dodge Omni is not one of… more»
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Cool Kei Car: 1965 Mitsubishi Minica Deluxe
Here’s another one in the Scotty G series of why-do-some-tall-people-like-tiny-cars corner of my cubicle here at Barn Finds. This tiny tot is a 1965 Mitsubishi Minica Deluxe and it’s located in Torrance, California. The seller has it listed here… more»
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Early Classic: 1959 Morris Mini
When it was introduced in 1959, the Morris Mini was a complete game changer. While it wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car that had hit the market, the combination of that transverse front engine driving the front wheels suddenly made… more»
