In the early 1900s, Americans were enamored with going faster and leaving their horses and mules behind. One of the cheapest ways to do that was to purchase a motorcycle. These early motorcycles were closer to what we think… more»
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Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150
Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»
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Display Or Ride? 1970 Honda CT70 K0
With the incredible popularity of the Honda CT70 over the last few years, and nicely restored examples selling for thousands of dollars, I always wonder if they’ll ever get used or if they’ll be man cave/she shed trophies. The… more»
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1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV Dual-Engine
The 1960s and 70s had to have been the golden era for motorsports, at least simple ones like early snowmobiles, minibikes, and a kid’s dream ride like this 1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV 580 dual-engine go-kart. This twin-engine project… more»
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Fully Restored: 1947 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead
I admit I spent decades with no understanding of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and why they attract a strong following. I was raised on a diet of high-revving Japanese machines, failing to understand that a Harley is as much about the… more»
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Barn Find: 1947 Whizzer-Monark Motorbike
Beginning before World War II but really taking off during the war as personal vehicle production slowed down and stopped in most cases, Whizzer made motors for bicycles, and most of us have heard of them and maybe even… more»
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Field of Dreams: Everything Under the Sun!
Yates Center, Kansas seems to be the gathering place for old cars to die. That little town is at the crossroads of US-54 and US-75 in the eastern portion of the state. In a salvage yard there lies an… more»
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Wrecked and Rusted: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last U.S. manufacturer to get into the “pony car” space, more than five years after the Ford Mustang created a huge stir. The Challenger would share the same new platform as the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970-74,… more»
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Japanese Scooter: 1966 Fuji Rabbit Superflow
The Fuji Rabbit was the first scooter built in Japan after World War II. Some variants would remain in production from 1946 to 1968, serving as a competitor to the better-known Italian Vespa. This Superflow was considered a top-of-the-line… more»
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Vintage V-Twin: 1919 Harley-Davidson Model 19F
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
