Although there was little separation between early 1900’s motorcycles and bicycles, motorbike kits would grow to be popular for bicycles in the 1940’s. Whizzer was one of those motorbike kits you could purchase to motorize your bicycle. Whizzer began… more»
Motorcycles
Nov 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 89 Comments
Still In Its Crate: Brand New 1980 Honda CBX
The phrase, “new in the wrapper” is an overused idiom that is often pure hyperbole. In the case of this 1980 Honda CBX motorcycle, it appears to be 100% accurate. This six-cylinder motorcycle has never been removed from its… more»
Nov 6, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
A Pair Of Oddities: V8 Trike & Model A Fury!
Either one of these vehicles would be one of the stranger modes of transportation available for sale, but these two are both available from the same seller in Berwick, Pennsylvania. You can find the unusual V8-powered trike for sale here on… more»
Oct 30, 2017 • For Sale • 37 Comments
The Flying Brick: 1985 BMW K100
This fun 1985 BMW K100 looks to be in shockingly good condition, thanks to long-term garage storage by the widow of the previous owner. These early K bikes were perhaps one of the purest forms of motorcycle made in… more»
Sep 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
Running Panhead: 1960 Harley Davidson FLH
It’s been a while since we last featured a motorcycle barn find, well let’s remedy that! This 1960 Harley was found in a barn in Texas. After being cleaned up, it went through a complete mechanical restoration. Cosmetically, no… more»
Sep 5, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Two Wheel Revival: 1969 Sears Allstate SR125
Sears and Roebuck is easily one of the earliest and most recognizable mail order catalog companies. Making the American way of life easier since the turn of last century, Sears has offered mail order home kits, cars, bicycles, and… more»
Jul 30, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Needs A Home: 800-Mile 1978 Sachs Balboa
The great thing about my family is like me, they are always looking for classic cars, trucks, and bikes. This 1978 Sachs Balboa moped was discovered by my dad a few years ago, and it has travelled only 800… more»
Jul 20, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Totally Redeem Yourself! 1965 Skat-Kitty
Like my varied and somewhat scattered list of favorite vehicles, I have a pretty eclectic list compiled for my favorite movies. Citizen Kane is my favorite movie and has been for the last three decades – it simply can’t… more»
Jul 11, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Do You Feel The Need–The Need For Speed?
Top Gun fans, we have your vehicle! I have to thank Barn Finds reader Pat L. for giving me the laugh of my night by sending in this “Air Car” based on a jet airplane fuselage. The seller feels… more»
Jul 8, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
Jun 21, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Maxi Scooter: 1986 Honda Helix
There’s an emerging appreciation for scooters and other two-wheeled contraptions conceived in the 1980s, namely because their space-age design has come into retro-style. This 1986 Honda Helix is a rarely seen “maxi scooter”, a name designated to those baby… more»
Jun 20, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Kansas Collection Part 2
Back in March, we featured Don’s collection of classic cars in Kansas. Now that a few of the cars have sold and shipped to their new homes, he is hoping to get some of the motorcycles sold and find… more»
Jun 18, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stay Off the On-Ramp: 1980-81 HMV Free-Way
Are you more of an original vehicle lover or a resto-mod vehicle lover? How about with three-wheeled vehicles? Hello? Hey, where’d everyone go? These wacky things are a 1980 and 1981 HMV Free-Way and the orange one appears original… more»
May 18, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 4: Deals on Wheels
Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine: this is the Sporty Edition. Maybe this first one should be in the Kleenex edition, wow. Have any of you heard of a Cobra? (hee hee).. This car… more»
Apr 11, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Red Ranger: 1974 Rokon Trail-Breaker Ranger
When a person thinks about a two-wheel drive motorcycle there’s really only one name: Rokon. There have been other makers of such machines, but this is the famous maker that most people automatically think of. This is a 1974… more»
Mar 25, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 13 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1962 Ducati Bronco 125 (Price Cut!)
UPDATE 3/25/17 – Mark has asked us to lower his asking price to $3,500. FROM 3/3/17 – Shortly after we featured Mark’s Gilera Motorcycle (which he lowered the price on), he decided to have us also list his other bike,… more»
