The Velorex was an “Oskar” which meant “car on axle.” Produced in the Czech Republic, it was a tube-framed, 3-wheel cyclecar powered by a 2-stroke air-cooled engine that displaced either 250 or 350-cc. Half the body was a canvas-like… more»
Russian Classic Cars
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Fantastic Russian Collection For Sale
We’ve seen a few Russian cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds over the past decade, but it is rare to see more than one car come from the same seller. However, the owner of this collection… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Original Paint: 1988 Yugo GV
I always consider myself to be a fortunate man. I have had the privilege to drive some pretty desirable classic cars during my life, but there are still a few that remain on my Bucket List. Some of you… more»
Nov 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Polish Barn Find: 1961 GAZ-21 Volga
Barn Finds come in all shapes and sizes. With cars from the former Soviet Union gathering traction in the classic market, buying one today could represent a reasonable long-term investment. The owner of this 1961 GAZ-21 Volga found it… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Best One Left? 1989 Yugo GV
This 1989 Yugo GV is a sad sight sitting in this workshop. It had been in hibernation for eighteen years before the current owner spotted it. He discovered that once he dug below the surface, this little gem was… more»
Aug 27, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Low Kilometers! Clean 1990 Yugo Koral 55
Fiat made some amazing cars. So amazing that they sometimes licensed their designs to be produced outside of Italy, resulting in some of the most famous Soviet cars around. The Yugo is one such car. While it got more… more»
Jul 28, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cold War Comrade: 1969 GAZ-69A
The Second World War made abundantly clear the huge advantage held by a truly mechanized military, and few machines demonstrated this as effectively as the humble Jeep. A light, four-wheel drive vehicle with a legendary reputation for durability, it… more»
Jul 22, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1974 Moskvitch 408 Survivor
Since the end of the Cold War, more and more former Soviet Bloc cars have made their way westward. One such car was the Moskvitch 408. This specific example, a 1974 sedan-version, was imported from the Czech Republic a… more»
Apr 1, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Not Seen Everyday: 2018 Christy Hovercraft
Lately, I’ve been thinking about alternative vehicles that would be interesting to own. I’ve never really been drawn to motorcycles and I worry about them fighting for space on our traffic-choked roads that are dominated by distracted drivers. Private… more»
Jan 3, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Would You Drive It? 1991 Lada Samara 1500S
When it comes to model cycles, there was a world of difference between the philosophies of Western manufacturers and those of Communist countries. Where Western manufacturers generally approach these cycles on a 3-to-5 year basis, for countries such as… more»
Oct 25, 2019 • Stories • 18 Comments
WWII Survivor: GAZ-A Truck Rescue
A story appeared on Facebook recently with some fairly dramatic photos showing a river rescue of a Russian-built GAZ-A truck. The GAZ-A was a shameless copy of the iconic Ford Model-A, and this one was used in WWII as… more»
Jun 14, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
From Russia With Love: 1954 Moskvitch 400
It is amazing to consider that a nation like the Soviet Union could beat the rest of the World into space, but the mass production of the motor vehicle caused the country no end of confusion. The Moskvitch 400… more»
May 23, 2019 • For Sale • 43 Comments
468 Genuine Miles! 1988 Yugo GV
Somewhere out there is a person who aspired to own a new Yugo GV back in 1988, but circumstances meant that they missed their chance. Well, fear not, because a second chance is now at hand. Barn Finder Roger… more»
Mar 24, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Jokes, I Promise: 1987 Yugo GV
The Yugo GV has spent the majority of its life being the butt of innumerable jokes, so I’ve decided to avoid them here. This Yugo was found in a storage locker, and the owner has done a fair amount… more»
Mar 11, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Yugo Through Mud: 1988 Yugo GV
If your heart’s desire is to own something different in the way of an automobile, then have I got the car for you. This 1988 Yugo has been modified to compete in off-road rally competitions, and as a left-field,… more»
