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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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Low Mileage VW: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
A super low mileage first generation Volkswagen Rabbit might be the perfect collectible car of the future and a really nice example is for up for auction here on eBay in Wilmington, North Carolina where the bidding is a… more»
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8,000 Miles: 1986 Honda CRX HF
As far as fuel economy is concerned Honda developed a reputation in their early days for low cost driving while giving their owners a little more comfort than expected from an inexpensive car. In 1986, it was hard to… more»
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Sitting Since The 70s: 1954 Nash Metropolitan
It really helps your case when selling a car to provide extensive photos of the vehicle being offered. Here is an example of less certainly not being more. A 1954 Nash Metropolitan being auctioned here on eBay in Racine,… more»
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Can You Identify These Clown Cars?
Reader Alan R spotted some rather odd little cars parked out in a field. He could tell they were old and that they had clearly been used as clown cars, so he snapped some pictures. He must have seen… more»
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Italian SUV? 1967 Fiat 500 Giardiniera
Reader Filippo R had so much fun writing up this Fiat Multipla that he decided to send in another find from Italy. This one is another Fiat (it’s Italy after all), but this time it’s a 500. You can find… more»
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Micro Mouse: 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino
At just over ten-feet in length, this 1951 Fiat 500 Topolino is perfect for me, even though I’m 6′-5″ tall. I can stick my head through the convertible top if I have to. This beautiful little machine is located… more»
