We see a few classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles cross our desks at Barn Finds, but there have only been three older than this 1919 Model 19F. Its history is unclear, and its story is made more challenging because the seller… more»
Motorcycles
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rebuilt Motor: 1947 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead
Older motorcycles are some of the strongest performers in the classic market, with examples like this 1947 Harley-Davidson EL highly prized. A previous owner restored this beauty, with the current owner recently treating it to an engine rebuild. It… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pint-Size Classic: 1971 Honda CT-70
Logic suggests that smaller classics should pose less of a challenge for those writing about them than more sophisticated machinery, which is often the case. However, one will occasionally appear on our desks at Barn Finds which isn’t as… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Go Anywhere: 2005 Rokon Scout 2×2 With Trailer
Go anywhere, slowly. A vehicle from 2005 is newer than we usually show here on Barn Finds, home of vintage and classic finds – the dustier the better. Speaking of dust, this 2005 Rokon Scout 2×2 motorcycle can create… more»
Sep 23, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Faux Patina: Restored 1947 Harley-Davidson FL
If ignorance is bliss, I spent decades as one of the happiest people on the planet. I used to view Harley-Davidsons unfavorably, failing to understand that these are more than mere motorcycles. Owning a Harley is a lifestyle choice,… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
2025 Motorcycle Cannonball Candidate: 1926 Indian Chief
As I write this, 77 intrepid riders are riding vintage motorcycles across the United States competing in the 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball. This biannual event is limited to motorcycles manufactured up to 1933 with limited modifications for the two-week plus… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
A Long Winter’s Project: 1948 Royal Enfield Model J2
Even though summer still has us in its red-hot clutches, the inevitability of time assures us that winter is just around the corner. It is during that time that folks north of the snow belt migrate into their garages… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
1969 Rupp Roadster Twin-Engine Minibike!
If one engine is good, two engines are better, right? Yes, that’s almost always the case, at least when it comes to custom minibikes. 12 horsepower is a lot for a minibike and the seller of this custom 1969… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Patina You Can’t Fake: 1945 Harley-Davidson
In years past, collectors would put a lot of time and effort into restoring nearly every collectible vehicle to showroom new condition as a matter of course. Leaving a vehicle with faded and chipped paint, torn upholstery, and a… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1982 Honda C70 Passport
It’s impossible to argue with Honda’s success with motorcycles over the last several decades. Whether some folks would call this 1982 Honda C70 Passport a motorcycle or not is debatable, but as far as I’m concerned, almost anything with… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: Custom 1976 VW Trike
Some classics are designed to provide impressive performance; others transport their occupants in supreme luxury and isolation. A category that receives less recognition is those intended to plaster a mile-wide smile on their owner’s face. That description applies to… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
User-Friendly Pit Bike: 1991 Honda Cub EZ90
Small motorcycles are often referred to as scooters whether they’re scooters or or not. Or, mini-bikes, which typically have pull-start engines, basic, exposed frames, and aren’t as refined as motorcycles from major manufacturers. This 1991 Honda Cub EZ90 is… more»
Aug 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Most Popular Kid On The Block: 1977 Honda Z50 Mini Trail
Some kid in my elementary school—I don’t remember his name, or maybe I’ve repressed it—had one of these. He lived close enough to the school to run home after the final bell and drive his mini-bike back over to… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Puch Maxi Sport LS 2
Austrian moped maker, Puch, offered many models of these small pedal-started motorcycles beginning in the early-1950s and they were popular well into the 1980s. After that, the company was squeezed out of the market due to intense competition and… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Project: 1970s Muskin Tri-Cat
We’ve seen many three-wheelers here on Barn Finds over the years, even a few of this genre, as in not an ATV or ATC from a Japanese manufacturer, but almost homemade-looking fiberglass-body models with a rear engine. This one… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90
Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us… more»
