Affectionately known as a “Shortster” by many, but not by those who don’t like small motorcycles. For them, there’s no affection for these tiny Italian bikes, even if they do wear the Harley-Davidson name. This 1973 Harley-Davidson X-90 is… more»
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Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Not A Sears Model? 1969 Gilera 106 SS
We’ve seen some interesting catalog motorcycles here on Barn Finds recently, thanks to the eagle-eyed readers sending in tips. The seller of this 1969 Gilera 106 SS says that it’s not a model sold for Sears but a European… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Ducati 250 Monza
Francesco (Franco) Villa was a well-known motorcycle racer, mechanic, and legend who passed away at age 87 in 2020. He was working for Ducati and racing on the side, but the company soon discovered his success and had him… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 5000: 1979 Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary
It’s amazing how things change in just a decade. There was a stark difference between life in 1969 compared to how it was in 1979. And then there was 1989, 1999, etc. Not just in fashion but also in… more»
Feb 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1967 Montgomery Ward Riverside 175 Scrambler
Catalog Bikes are a thing in the vintage motorcycle collector world. Those of us who grew up before the endless internet was in our pockets or our hands 18 hours a day know what I’m talking about. This 1967… more»
Feb 27, 2025 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: 2007 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King
Harley-Davidson formed its Custom Vehicle Operation, or CVO, twenty-five years ago to produce limited edition motorcycles that came from the dealership with the appearance and performance of a custom machine. The attention to detail is astonishing, helping classics like… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restored Some Time Ago: 1971 Rupp Hustler
“Curiosity and innovation” were the two words that Herbert Rupp (known as Mick or Mickey) credits for his success in the go-kart, mini-bike, and snowmobile business in the 1960s through the 1970s. This 1971 Rupp Hustler mini-bike is listed… more»
Feb 21, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dual-Sport Survivor: 1975 Yamaha DT250B
Enduro racing and off-road dirt bikes were hot in the 1960s and 1970s, along with other personal fun machines like snowmobiles, mini bikes, etc. They’re much more sophisticated today but as with any vintage vehicles, there’s something fun and… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Honda CB350F
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! Be sure to make them an offer. With only 4,340 miles, it’s sad that this four-cylinder 1973 Honda CB350F wasn’t used more than it was. These were and still are… more»
Feb 18, 2025 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Honda Valkyrie Tryke: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Here’s what has to be a one-of-a-kind. A 1998 Honda Valkyrie motorcycle converted into a 3-wheel tryke that looks like a 1969 Chevy Camaro (from the front). We’d love to know how and why this was done, but –… more»
Feb 14, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Catalog Go-Kart: 1970 JCPenny Micro Buggy
Barely hanging on and closing stores again, JCPenney was at one time one of the big three retailers along with Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward, and is the last one standing, for now. It’s sad for those of us… more»
Feb 7, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stored For Years: 1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR
Why have shipping prices for vehicles gone up so much in the last few years? Fuel doesn’t cost any more and in a lot of cases, it’s less than it was four or five years ago. Is it insurance?… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked 23 Years: 1977 Ducati 500 GTL
Said to be one of 373 made in this model year and one of 250 exported to the U.S. market, this 1977 Ducati 500 GTL is rare to see today. Known for their V-twin engines, this one is a… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Modified Mailster? 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher as the model number is 780-26, which relates to a 1957 Cushman Mailster, but let’s refer to it as a 1957 Cushman Truckster for now. The seller has it listed here… more»
Jan 24, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Displayed Since New: 1969 Indian MM5A Mini Mini
Indian Motorcycle Company went through many changes and had many ownership groups over the last 12 decades, give or take. Often spinning in directions that the founders never would have imagined. Much like their main rival Harley-Davidson got involved… more»
Jan 23, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Boatercycle! Custom-Themed Motorcycle
You all know by now that I’m an unusual guy and I love unusual vehicles, those normally offered by factories made by skilled workers. Well, this 19__ (we don’t know the year) “Boatercycle” custom motorcycle is a one-off very… more»
