I’ve had a few unusual vehicles in my life but I’ve never owned anything with a rotary engine. I may need to step outside of my comfort zone, life is too short as we all know. This 1975 Suzuki… more»
Motorcycles
Apr 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Monkey Bike? 1983 Honda Motocompo
Back in the 1980s, Honda came up with the novel idea of making a small scooter that you could fold up and put in the trunk of your Honda car. It was seen as a way to promote their… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Four-Cylinder Motorcycle: 1938 Indian Four
You’ve probably heard of the Indian Motorcycle Company but did you know they built a bike with a big four-cylinder strapped to it?!! This was an expensive bike when new (as much as a car) so there weren’t a… more»
Apr 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Al Unser Connection? 1971 Kawasaki MT1
Shaquille O’Neal is six inches taller than I am and over twice as heavy and I can’t see him riding this 1971 Kawasaki MT1, but I sure would. I subscribe to the theory that if you’re embarrassed about your… more»
Apr 11, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
2 for 1: 1969 Honda CT70 Trail Bikes
Honda’s CT70 was introduced in 1969 as a larger version of the popular Honda Z50 “Monkey Bike”. The initials CT were an abbreviation for “Cub Trail,” a small trail bike designed to be inexpensive to buy, simple to ride… more»
Apr 10, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Stored 34 Years: 1975 Honda CB 550
A few weeks back, we covered this 1973 Triumph Bonneville. We had a pretty lively discussion around not only those that owned one but what was responsible for essentially knocking Triumph out of the marketplace. Most seemed to agree… more»
Mar 25, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
No Reserve Garage Find: 1973 Triumph Bonneville
In the 1960s, as Honda motorcycles started to become ascendant, the bike that still stood out and still gleaned attention was the Triumph Bonneville. Even with Harley Davidson in that mix and the Bonneville was still a motorcycle that… more»
Mar 24, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Wild Three-Wheeler: 1984 Trihawk 304
This is an unusual one even for me, a guy who loves unusual vehicles. It’s a three-wheeler and did I mention that a Citroen engine is powering the two front wheels? This 1984 Trihawk 304 can be found here… more»
Mar 24, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
9k Original Miles: 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide
Sitting in this workshop is a 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide that has been part of the same family since it was new. It spent many years stored away, but the owner has returned it to a roadworthy state… more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Folding Scooter: 1981 Hondo Motocompo
The Motocompo was introduced as a “trunk bike” to fit inside two Japanese subcompact cars, the Honda Today and Honda City. Neither of those autos or the bike were ever sold in the U.S., but one of these little… more»
Feb 25, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare SportBike: 1985 Honda MB-5
When it comes to vintage motorcycles, dirt bikes, and scooters, you really have your choice of any number of makes and models that could serve as a worthy restoration project. Big bikes, small bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes –… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 1940 Indian With Fresh Inline-Four!
If anyone ever had any doubts about the desirability of vintage motorcycles, a few of the classic Harley-Davidsons that we have featured in recent times here at Barn Finds should provide a graphic insight into this desirability. However, if… more»
Feb 11, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Wild Corvette Trike!
“We’ve got a two-vehicle collision here at the intersection of Main and Fourth street — a Corvette and an undetermined motorcycle are involved — the motorcycle got the worst of it — film at 11.” Actually, it appears that… more»
Jan 12, 2021 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Stored 45 Years! 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750
The legend of the “widow-maker” Kawasaki 750 is, well, legendary. Two-stroke motorcycles are generally quick anyway but one such as this 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 is stupid-fast and they can be dangerous in the wrong hands. But,… more»
No Reserve: 1986 Honda Z50RD “Christmas Special”
There seems to be a bit of a trend developing here. The 1986 Honda Z50RD was produced as a “Christmas Special” to reward the company’s best-performing dealers. That means that they were made in strictly limited numbers. Surprisingly, we’ve… more»
Jan 10, 2021 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Giant Killer: 1975 Yamaha RD350
This zippy little hornet surprised many much larger bikes back in the mid-1970s, and it wasn’t just the trail of blue smoke that was left behind from its two-stroke engine. This 1975 Yamaha RD350 was known as a giant… more»
