It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»
Motorcycles
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Bike: 1968 Bridgestone 350 GTR
As one of the most unusual Japanese manufacturers of motorcycles, Bridgestone made some great and interesting bikes. How a tire company got into the motorcycle business is also interesting and it’s even more interesting why they got out of… more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Owner! 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans
As only 1 of 1,737 Series B models made for the 1978 model year, this 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans is quite a bike. About a decade earlier, Honda fired a shot heard around the world with its… more»
Jul 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Japanese Spec Superbike: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Made only for the Japanese market, this 1984 Yamaha RZV500R was created to pay homage to a similar motorcycle – the YZR500 – that well-known motorcycle Grand Prix racer Kenny Roberts rode to victory in the early-1980s. The seller… more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black Beauty! 1946 Indian Chief
The Indian “Chief” motorcycle is one of those rare designs that just looks “right” to almost everyone that sees it. This restored (no, it’s not a “barn find”, but we thought you’d like it anyway) 1946 beauty in gloss… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1947 Indian Chief 74
The Indian Chief motorcycle was first built by Hendee Manufacturing Co. and later by Indian Motorcycle Co. from 1922 until the company’s demise in 1953. A Chief, like this 1947 edition, is one of those desirable bikes that pops… more»
Jun 26, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Me ‘N Mini Me: 1965 King Midget with 1958 Cushman Scooter
In 1945, two pilots – Claud Dry and Dale Orcutt – started a spare parts business in Athens, Ohio, selling government surplus bearings, engines, wheels, and so forth. It was a mail-order outfit but the pair rapidly began building… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Pivoting Scooter: 1985 Honda Gyro S
Ranking as one of the most unusual designs in all of scooter’dom, Honda’s three-wheel Gyro series of small motorcycles are fun to ride. This 1985 Honda Gyro S TG50 scooter is something that doesn’t come up for sale that… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Trail Beast: 1968 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
Sometimes, a person just wants to be alone. If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that most of us don’t mind being alone. We don’t mind not working in an office. We like having more free… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Spanish Classic: 1972 Ossa Stiletto
Motorcycles are an interesting genre within the classic world. They attract a particular breed of individuals who revel in the freedom these machines offer. One of the lesser-known manufacturers was Ossa, a Spanish company that has come and gone… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
TrailSport Survivor: 1973 Honda ST90
Honda’s CT70 gets most of the glory lately. It seems as if those things have gone crazy and now everyone wants one. Its bigger brother, the ST90, seems like a no-brainer upgrade to me. The seller has this 1973… more»
Jun 5, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Two-Stroke Beast: 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
The seller says that this 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma has been in storage for the last eight years and is anything but stock, it’s been modified and ridden in anger. For any of you who have driven on just… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V-Twin Survivor: 1973 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
We have only seen two 1973 Moto Guzzis on Barn Finds which is surprising given how popular motorcycles are here. We always learn a lot from the readers and I expect that to be the case again with this… more»
May 29, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mini Monkey Project: 1970 Honda Z50 Mini Trail
It’s hard to believe, but the original Monkey bike is well over 60 years old and still going strong, with Honda producing a variation of it in 2022, and similar in design to the one we see here today…. more»
May 27, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 40 Years: 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary
You’ll have to help me think of a more unique motorcycle than this 1975 Suzuki RE5 rotary. Between a Japanese company, an engine with German heritage, and an Italian designer, they threw almost everything at this bike. The seller… more»
May 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Knucklehead: 1947 Harley-Davidson EL
Knucklehead is a derogatory term that denotes a stupid person and the tag attached to one of the world’s most iconic internal combustion engines. The production life of Harley-Davidson’s Knucklehead motor was surprisingly short, but it has demonstrated that… more»
