Low-mileage motorcycles are more common than automobiles of similar vintage. For most owners, the motorcycle is never a primary means of transportation, especially in colder climates. This 1976 Honda CB550 Four in Lowell, Massachusetts probably didn’t see much snow,… more»
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Jan 7, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1934 Indian One-Off Factory Hillclimber!
It’s not very often a rare piece of motorcycle history is up for sale, let alone a museum exhibit. Well, this 1934 Indian is both and it could be yours! Found here on eBay with a current bid of just… more»
Jan 5, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Child At Play: 1982 Honda Motocompo
I love the Child At Play sign in the background, which describes this 1982 Honda Motocompo perfectly. Or, at least it does for me when I’m riding mine. These things were intended as serious commuter vehicles but they can… more»
Jan 4, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Blast From The Past: 1978 Yamaha XS750E
This 1978 Yamaha XS750E is a blast from the past for me as I have the same bike. Mine has been sitting in storage for way too long in northern Minnesota and this example for sale here on eBay… more»
Jan 2, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bella Moto: 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
Why is it that Italians can make such sexy vehicles? They certainly don’t have a lock on vehicles with sex appeal but they seem to make the art and science of designing vehicles look easy. This 1973 Moto Guzzi… more»
Dec 31, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fire Department Flathead: 1945 Harley Davidson WL
This 1945 Harley-Davidson Flathead was discovered in a small New Hampshire town with some interesting clues as to its previous life still attached. The seller noted the presence of a siren and leg shields as equipment the last owner… more»
Dec 26, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Pulse Predecessor: 1982 Litestar
This rare beast is hard to classify. Is it a motorcycle? Is it a car? Is it an airplane? Is it.. well, ok, we know that it isn’t an airplane, but how would you classify this 1982 Litestar? It’s… more»
Dec 25, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
’50’s Retro: 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Chopper
It is believed that this 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Chopper had spent many years stored away in a barn, but it has now been revived and returned to running order. The next owner can choose whether to undertake some form… more»
Dec 20, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Barn Find Scooter: 1974 Vespa 150 Super
There aren’t many Italian vehicles that a person can buy for a thousand bucks, give or take. This 1974 Vespa 150 Super is one of them. It can be found here on eBay in Quincy, California with a current… more»
Dec 20, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
There’s something special about owning a classic vehicle. The fact that you have to listen to the engine, adjust the choke, or advance the timing while going down the road is foreign to some people. When I pull my… more»
Dec 15, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Former Police Bike: 1950 Harley Davidson Panhead
This 1950 Harley-Davidson Panhead is an EL model and a former member of the Chillicothe Police Department in Ohio, where it has been a member of the police fleet since new. The best part about this bike is that… more»
Dec 14, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Christmas Special: 1986 Honda Z50RD
Christmas Special isn’t just the title of this one because it’s a small bike and it’s sitting by a Christmas tree and it’s almost that time of year again. Christmas Special is what the 1986 Honda Z50RD was known… more»
Dec 11, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Trunk Bike: 1983 Honda Motocompo
As you know, we at BarnFinds appreciate the weird aspects of the vehicle world. This tiny two-stroke Japanese motorcycle fits that category, and it’s for sale here on eBay out of Centreville, Virginia. Join us as we take a… more»
Dec 10, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
2-For-1 Offer: 1975 Honda CB125S
The moment that I saw this pair of Honda motorcycles I was immediately transported back to the days of my youth. The law said that I could not obtain a license for a car until I was 17-years-old, but… more»
Dec 9, 2019 • For Sale • 28 Comments
50 Year Barn Sleep: 1937 Harley Davidson UL
This 1937 Harley Davidson UL Flathead was discovered after slumbering in a barn for 50 years. It’s a major project, but the seller has gotten it running. He does still note that a rebuild may still be in its… more»
Dec 6, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Post-War Project: 1948 Indian Chief
If you’ve seen or heard anything about classic motorcycles, it’s the details that make all the difference. An incorrect headlight, speedometer, engine heads, or any other parts can be very expensive and hard to find. If you are planning… more»
