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»
Motorcycles
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»
Jul 30, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Scotty G’s Garage: 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing
It’s been almost two years since I’ve done a Scotty G’s Garage installment, that’s crazy. What has happened to the time? I have gotten a few different vehicles since the fall of 2021, mainly motorcycles or other non-four-wheeled vehicles…. more»
Jul 29, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Two-Stroke Tiddler: 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S
Even in a big country like the United States, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to motorcycles. A tiny tiddler like this two-stroke 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S isn’t made for cross-country travel, but I’d guess that a few… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original Trail 70: 1971 Honda CT70H K0
Original vehicles are always interesting to see, they often bring us back to the era more so than restored vehicles do. Or, for me they do, just thinking about how they’re exactly as built, or almost exactly other than… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • Auctions • 17 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Kawasaki KX250-A6
UPDATE – The seller of this beautiful Kawasaki has decided to lower their reserve significantly, so we are relisting it for them! Be sure to take another look at this rare find and don’t forget to cast your high… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
BMW Package Deal: Three BMW Boxer Motorcycles
BMW motorcycles come with a reputation. Part of that reputation is that of overwhelming quality. It is not uncommon to run across a BMW with over 100,000 miles. During the seventies and eighties, many of the motorcycles you saw… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Commemorating The End: 1974 John Player Norton
By 1974, the British Motorcycle industry was getting beaten both on and off the track by Japanese competitors. Just as they had come along and brought the American motorcycle industry to its knees, the British were experiencing their turn… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Three-Wheeler: 1982 Honda ATC110
The three-wheeled ATC is such a small vehicle and yet they’re so scary for so many people. It’s not like there isn’t a good reason for their reputation, which is at least partially due to rider inexperience, overconfidence, and… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
On The Warpath: 1941 Indian 741 Military
While Harley-Davidson reigns supreme as America’s motorcycle company, the Indian Motorcycle Company always managed to hang in there and come back again and again like Rocky Balboa. What is it about the fabled Indian motorcycle that Americans love so… more»
May 7, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrestored Trail Bike: 1970 Honda CT70H K0
It’ll be interesting to read the comments to see if folks prefer original but not perfect motorcycles or ones that have been nut-and-bolt restored to be like new or better than new. This one is mostly original, not perfect,… more»
May 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Elvis’s Last Harley: 1976 Harley-Davidson FLH
When it comes to celebrities, there was probably none larger in stature than Elvis Aaron Presley. Born into bone-crushing poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis went on to become one of the most famous individuals in American history. That fame… more»
May 1, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Too Much Patina? 1948 Indian Chief
The overwhelming urge to restore every old vehicle has waned in the past few decades. In previous years, full restorations were common. It is now socially acceptable to keep an artifact in its original condition as long as it… more»
Apr 29, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Paint and Parts Panhead: 1965 Harley Davidson FLH
Harley has made a lot of money-making modern versions of their historic motorcycles. However, what if you could get an authentic 1965 Harley with original paint and parts for the same price as one on the showroom floor today? … more»
Apr 23, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1-of-2,183: 1932 NSU 501 OS
Although often recognized immediately for cars like the Prinze and ground-breaking Ro 80, NSU was, at one stage, the world’s largest producer of motorcycles. However, some models are rarer than others. Such is the case with the 1932 NSU… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Sidecar: 1975 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide
Classic motorcycles offer an unparalleled way for owners to view the world. Gliding along the open road with the wind in your face is an exhilarating experience. Sometimes, passengers aren’t thrilled by the idea of clinging on behind the… more»
