Micro Cars

Six-Figure Three-Wheeler: 1963 Peel P50

Do your legs have an extra knee joint in them? If so, this is the car for you! This 1963 Peel P50 was a limited edition made by Peel Engineering in 2014/2015. is  an original car, as in, it’s not a replica…. more»

Microcar Mess: 1983 Bamby MK 1

You know by now that I’m a huge fan of microcars, and this rare one is in Waddingham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of £919 ($1,336) and there is about a day left on… more»

Micro Survivor: 1955 Messerschmitt KR200

This little Messerschmitt is claimed to have been purchased from the original owner’s estate. There’s 22k miles on the odometer and that is totally believable considering what these are. That actually seems high for one of these. Unlike other… more»

0-60 In 56 Seconds: A Pair Of 1958 Lloyd Alexanders

For a time after the war, Lloyd was the third largest car builder in Germany after Opel and VW. The Alexander is an upscale model with a full synchro 4-speed transmission, windows, a trunk lid, and even a headliner!… more»

Small Giant: 1949 Crosley

Barn Finds reader and car-collector Eric tipped us off to this 12′ long giant. This 1949 Crosley is found here on Craigslist in Clayton, NC, just Southeast of Raleigh. It’s listed at $2,500 and it sounds like it’s worth saving…. more»

Last Year Made: 1969 Fiat 600

I can’t imagine driving this car in the gridlock known as Atlanta. This 1969 Fiat 600, found here on craigslist in Roswell, Georgia, will take some work to get back on the street before the next owner has to… more»

Tiny And Rare Classic: 1938 Ihle

As of this morning, I had never heard of a Ihle. I’ve seen many bumper cars and amusement park rides, but I had never given much thought to the history behind them or any of the companies involved with their… more»

56 Years Of Storage: 1949 Crosley Station Wagon

I’m not sure why, but I’ve always been a fan of the odd little cars built by Crosley. It isn’t a name we hear often these days, but at one time Crosley was a household name. They built a variety… more»

Small Package: Pair Of 1957 Vespas 400s

Weighting in at 794 lbs, when complete, the Vespa 400 was powered by a two-stroke 400 cc engine. It is reported that 12K ’57 units were produced and a total of 28K Vespa 400s in the 4 year run. This… more»

The Big One: 1959 BMW 600

Alright, so maybe this Isetta isn’t really that big, but compared to the standard sized model, this thing is huge! Listed here on eBay and parked in Wimberley, Texas with a starting price of $6,500 and no bids at the time… more»

All Ready To GoGo: 1960 Goggomobil TS 400

We have a special place in our hearts for the odd little Goggomobil, mostly because it was one of the first cars we ever featured. Another one has popped up here on craigslist in St Paul, Minnesota for $24K…. more»

1989 Nissan Be-1: Yes You Can!

I know, I know, this isn’t a dirty, dusty or rusty old car, but I believe it has been in a garage most of its life. It’s also rare (a two year run of 10K), chances are you and… more»

1958 Metro And Fiat 600: Odd Pair

Both are small and from ’58, but they couldn’t be more different!

Little Bitty Car: 1960 Trojan 200

This little 1960 Heinkel is certainly a cute little car, although some might give pause to driving around with the Trojan nameplate. It’s been part of a private collection in Alabama for the last 50 years. There are a… more»

Messerschmitt Motherload

Of all the micro cars we have featured over the years, the Messerschmitt has to be one of my favorites. I just love the quirky styling, simplistic engineering, and the aircraft inspired steering wheel. If you too are a… more»

Drop Top Isetta Project

We haven’t featured too many Isettas over the years because the prices always seem too big for such a small car. Well, Robert R. sent over a link to a pair of projects and the first one caught my eye because… more»

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