Every once in a blue moon, I come across something so unusual while perusing for-sale ads that it stops me in my tracks. That was the case when I spotted a 1923 Ner-A-Car listed for sale here on Facebook… more»
Motorcycles
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Stump Puller: 1967 Benelli Fireball 50 Trail
A 49-cc trail bike is about as small as it gets, and I don’t generally think of Italian motorcycles as being rugged trail bikes. That being said, according to Peterson’s “Wheels Afield” magazine in 1967, they said the 1967… more»
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Rambo on Two Wheels: 1982 Yamaha XT250
Some motorcycles are meant to be polished and parked, while others are happiest getting dirty on a wooded trail. This 1982 Yamaha XT250 definitely falls into the second category. Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Appleton, Wisconsin, for $2,000 or… more»
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Not For Parts! 1967 Yamaha YR1 Grand Prix 350
The seller of this 1967 Yamaha YR1 Grand Prix 350 says this isn’t a parts bike, despite its somewhat rugged looks. This is a fairly rare one, but in order to do it justice, it really needs a full… more»
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Endearing Enduro: 1982 Honda XR200R
Despite being somewhat small, as in, smaller engine and smaller frame, this Honda XR200R is a serious off-road bike. Its lower seat height makes it user-friendly for folks who can buy pants at Target, unlike me. This 1982 Honda… more»
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Half Car, Half Cycle! Rupp Centaur Project
In mid-1973, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of the Rupp Industries manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Ohio. While I don’t remember seeing a Centaur, although they must have been well along in the development process, I… more»
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Triple Threat: 1971 Kawasaki H1-A 500 Mach III
Sounding like it’s been restored or at least refurbished a bit, the seller says this two-stroke triple has a mix of original, NOS, and aftermarket parts on it. This 1971 Kawasaki H1-A 500 triple can be found here on… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1976 Hodaka Thunderdog 250ED
Most of you vintage motorcycle fanatics have heard of Hodaka, a Japanese company with a distributorship in Oregon that made several fantastic dirt bikes. You may not have heard of this very rare model, one of the last ones… more»
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Scrambler Survivor: 1968 Yamaha AS1-C 125
Caution: this is a small motorcycle; not everyone will like it or take it seriously. I just wanted to get that disclaimer out of the way for those of you who think they’re only for kids or folks who… more»
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Rotary Power: 1974 Suzuki RE5
A three-year wonder (wait, that didn’t rhyme), Suzuki’s innovative, stylish, quirky, sleek, somewhat space-age rotary-powered 500-cc bike wasn’t a big seller, and it’s rare to see today. This 1974 Suzuki RE5 is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canada’s beautiful… more»
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Stored Since New: 1970s Moto BM/Yankee Boss
An Italian/American motorcycle, this little 48-cc two-wheeler wasn’t a catalog bike, but it’s super rare and appears to be in excellent condition. And it sounds like it’s never been used? This unusual early-1970s Moto BM/Yankee Boss Mini Bike can… more»
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Catalog Bike: 1967 Wards Riverside Benelli 250
A lot of us of a certain age (30s or older) grew up with department store catalogs being mailed to our parents’ houses in the pre-internet era, and we would sometimes lose sleep over items like rebadged exotic foreign… more»
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Cheap 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike!
Missing the rare-to-find carrying bag and with a much smaller replacement seat, but looking like a pretty easy restoration project, this 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Jasper, Georgia. These aren’t… more»
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1978 Pacesetter III and 1979 Manco Quester 310
This pair of unusual three-wheelers can both be found on Facebook Marketplace in Black Creek, Wisconsin: the 1978 Pacesetter III here and the 1979 Manco Quester 310 here, listed by the same seller, who is asking $875 for the 1978 Pacesetter… more»
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4,500-Mile Survivor: 1972 Kawasaki F7A 175
From 1971 through 1975, Kawasaki offered a nice-sized on/off bike with enough power to get you to the trails on paved roads, and enough off-road power once you got there. This 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 Enduro can be found… more»
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Includes Motocompo Scooter: 1984 Honda City Turbo II
The Honda City Turbo II was a small, high-performance mini car built in Japan. Nicknamed “Bulldog,” this vehicle was never exported to the U.S. during its production run from 1983 to 1986. Equipped with right-hand drive, this mint example… more»
