Micro Cars

Perfect First Project? 1958 Fiat 600 Transformable

Imagine walking into your local post office and being able to buy parts for your Ford, GM, or Chrysler product. Well, that was precisely the scenario pursued by Fiat with their own interpretation of the “people’s car.” The 600… more»

$150,000 Microcar? 1957 Brütsch Mopetta

Most normal people have certain keywords that they use when they’re searching for cars, like V8, muscle car, 0-60 times, etc. For me, it’s microcar, one-seater, chain-drive, two-stroke pull-start engine, etc. Hey, that sounds just like this 1957 Brütsch Mopetta!… more»

1-of-1: 1970 Honda NIII 360 Super Deluxe

This little Honda NIII 360 is a great example of a Kei Car, and looking at it you will notice a couple of things. The first is that it appears to be in reasonable condition for its age. The… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Honda Z600

As a manufacturer, Honda has produced some pretty quirky small cars, and this 1972 Z600 is a great example. Said to still be wearing its original paint, this is just a cool little car that is being sold complete… more»

BMW Saviour: 1963 BMW 700

BMW is a company renowned for building cars which combine style, performance, and luxury. However, this hasn’t always been the case, but while this 1963 BMW 700 may not possess any of the previously mentioned attributes, it is, without… more»

19 German Horses: 1960 Lloyd Alexander

When a regular Lloyd 600 just won’t do, we offer you this 1960 Lloyd Alexander! The cool part is that it would probably fit in Santa’s bag full of toys. This little gem can be found here on Craigslist… more»

Military Failure: 1971 Mini Moke

Originally designed by BMC as a contender to be a multi-use vehicle for the British military forces, the Moke failed to win military support for one very simple reason: As an off-road vehicle, it simply didn’t possess the ground… more»

Ever Seen One? 1966 Ferves Ranger

If you were at the Turin, Italy Motor Show in 1966, you may have seen one of these before. If not, this is probably your first time. You are looking at a 1966 Ferves Ranger, which is based on… more»

The Rare Isetta: 1959 BMW 600 Isetta

While it was based to a certain extent on the BMW Isetta which it replaced, the BMW 600 Isetta was very much its own vehicle, sharing only a few parts with the car that it replaced. While the original… more»

Take Two: 1957 Fuldamobil S7

For regular readers here at Barn Finds, this little Fuldamobil is a case of deja vu. It previously featured in this excellent article by Scotty Gilbertson. Barn Finder Roger has let us know that this car has reappeared, so… more»

World War II Sacrifices: 1939 Crosley

The somber yet beautiful funeral for former President George Herbert Walker Bush reminds us that the number of World War II veterans is rapidly diminishing.  This generation of Americans made sacrifices both at home and overseas that are hard… more»

Super Mini: 1978 ACOMA Super Comtesse

I’ve always wondered why such a tall guy like myself loves small cars so much. I say that too often but here we go again, I can’t help myself. This 1978 Super Comtesse, all 5.5-feet of it, can be… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1949 Crosley Pickup

Few vehicle manufacturers are as intriguing as a Crosley. While most people will recognize them for their radios, car aficionados are more likely to think of their odd little cars. Today, there’s even an enthusiastic Crosley following, although most… more»

Kei Car Project: 1970 Honda N600

When I saw the listing for this Honda N600, I was reading the ad and seriously got a laugh out of it. This is the first car restoration project that I’ve come across where the owner states that the… more»

Completely Original: 1951 Crosley Super Sport

What do Boy George, Art Linkletter, Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Swanson, and Dwight D Eisenhower have in common? The answer is that they have all owned a Crosley at one time or another. If you would like to join this… more»

3-Wheeled Wonder: 1957 Fuldamobile S7

No collection of microcars or general oddball cars (said with love, not sarcasm) would be complete without a Fuldamobile. This 1957 Fuldamobile S7 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and it can be found listed here on eBay. The… more»

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