If you live in or visit a popular tourist destination, you’ve probably seen a ScootCoupe or more running around. They’re a two-seat (side-by-side) scooter that can be rented by the hour or the day and they resemble a big… more»
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Handsome but Diminutive: 1938 American Bantam Roadster
One of the more endearing aspects of the automobile market in the thirties was the incredible number of choices available to consumers. There were still several independent manufacturers scraping by. They did so by exploiting niches in the market… more»
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1960 Messerschmitt KR200
In the ’50s the German company Messerschmitt was temporarily forbidden from manufacturing aircraft so the engineer Fritz Fend recommended manufacturing small motor vehicles in the interim. The result was the Kabinenroller or cabin scooter. When the cars were offered… more»
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Soichiro Honda’s Last Car: 1991 Honda Beat
Born in 1906, Soichiro Honda was as famous in Japanese culture as Henry Ford was here in the U.S., in much the same manner. He didn’t invent the car but he made it better and gave the masses an… more»
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46k Mile 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
The Rabbit is a first-car classic. In the ’80s the cars dotted high school parking lots across the country. In Europe, the cars were called Volkswagen Golfs but it sounded too fancy for the United States youth so they… more»
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350 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
By the time the Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1967, Ford had already sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the hot new Mustang “pony car”. The Chevrolet would also attract a flock of buyers, although the Mustang continued to… more»
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California Cutie: 1959 Fiat 600
The little Fiat 500 with its adorable little two-cylinder engine has become a worldwide pop-culture favorite, but I don’t mind who knows that I much prefer the styling of the “upscale” 600, which actually beat the 500 to market… more»
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Air Cooled Two-Stroke: 1958 Berkeley SE 328
More and more, I find myself drawn to unusual cars like this 1958 Berkeley SE 328. I’ll admit that I haven’t followed many of these independent, low-production manufacturers, but when you look at what’s happened to collectible Chevies, Fords,… more»
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One Cylinder of Fury: 1967 King Midget
It seems that in the ’60s, it was totally normal to order a car kit from the back of a magazine and put it together in your garage. Barn Find has profiled countless kit cars, replicas, and sports cars… more»
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Running 1972 Saab Sonett
Saab is known for its quirky and unique aviation-inspired designs. The Sonett was the brand’s divergence into the sports car realm. The car is far more compact than other Saab models, has sharper angles, and has a front-mid-engine. This… more»
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No Reserve Low-Mile 1960 Citroen 2CV
The Citroën 2CV (Deux Chevaux for “two horses”) was originally aimed at helping farmers replace Ol’ Dobbin with a conveyance that ate less, traveled twice as fast, and carried four people. With a soft suspension that traversed planted fields… more»
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Beautifully Restored 1954 Fiat 500C Topolino
At just a hair over 50 inches wide, this 1954 Fiat 500C Topolino could prove challenging for some drivers to fit in comfortably. However, if size isn’t a problem, this one sure looks like a good candidate for those… more»
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$1,000 Per Foot: 1969 Mitsubishi Minica LA23
Fitting in the back of almost any full-sized pickup bed with the tailgate down, this rarely-seen-in-the-U.S. 1969 Mitsubishi Minica Super DeLuxe (LA23) is just under 10 feet long, 51 inches wide, and weighs 1,170 pounds. In case you’re wondering,… more»
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Zero Rot? 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider
The ’59 Spider embodies “small car, big fun” energy. Weighing just under 2k pounds, the car is light, nimble, and performance-oriented. In 1959 Alfa Romeo shifted the Spider from the Tipo 750 chassis to the Tipo 101. The car… more»
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Zero-Rust Garage-Kept 1985 Renault Encore
In the early ’80s the American market was hungry for compact cars that supplied superior fuel efficiency. The Renault Alliance subcompact offered a cost-effective solution. Shortly after the Alliance’s release in North America, the Encore was introduced on the… more»
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Update: 1959 King Midget Model 3
UPDATE – This tiny, tired time capsule 1959 King Midget Model 3 is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on eBay in Turlock, California… more»
