While the automobile expanded our reach and ease of transportation in the 20th century, bicycles and motorcycles also played a strong part of that growth. While there were many cars being produced in the teens, WW1 took priority with… more»
Scooters
Sep 3, 2019 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Folding Fun: 1981 Honda Motocompo
I promise not to make too many Sturgis references about this original-owner 1981 Honda Motocompo. This thing would be like a dinghy or lifeboat on one of the gigantic black Harley-Davidsons (do they make other colors?) at Sturgis. Once… more»
Aug 18, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sweet Scoot: 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper
As an incurable oddball scooter fan/fanatic, this 1960 Harley-Davidson Topper really caught my eye. I happened to be browsing the craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota and this one came up. It can be found here on craigslist in nearby Superior,… more»
Dec 27, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Montgomery Ward: 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon
We often think of captive imports as being car-related, but this 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon was sold as a Riverside under the Montgomery Ward juggernaut, back when there was a pre-Amazon-bricks-and-mortar juggernaut store. This nice example of a rare… more»
Dec 18, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Barn Fire Charred Chappy: 1975 Yamaha Chappy
This is more of a burned barn find, but it looks like a relatively easy restoration for those of you who are into small motorized bikes/scooters/motorcycles as much as I am. This little oddball is a scorched 1975 Yamaha… more»
Oct 9, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Monster Mini: El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike
Here’s a genre I wish would come back: mini-scooters with huge tires that are actually off-road capable. This 1971 El Burro Sand ‘N Sno Bike (what a great, great name) was built for road use and also designed for… more»
May 8, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Italian: 1960 Moto Guzzi Galletto
Scooters aren’t too popular here in the hallowed halls of Barn Finds, but hopefully this 1960 Moto Guzzi Galletto will be different. This isn’t some 49cc scooter. This unusual and rare machine will be auctioned off at the Tenth… more»
Dec 14, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
$500 Project: 1964 Harley-Davidson Topper
Here’s a nice winter project for any of you vintage/classic motorcycle folks. It’s a 1964 Harley-Davidson Topper and it’s small enough to not take up your whole garage during the restoration, yet cool enough that you won’t feel embarrassed… more»
Sep 15, 2016 • For Sale • 33 Comments
$3,200 Truckster: 1966 Cushman Mailster
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds”, or so the myth goes; there is no official motto for the USPS. But, this was an official… more»
Aug 29, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Uncovered: 1956 Lambretta 150 D
This is a 1956 Lambretta 150 D scooter and it’s in Waynesville, Ohio. It’s listed on eBay with a bid price of just over $1,500 and the reserve isn’t met. There are six days left on the auction, for… more»
Aug 8, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1960 Cast Iron Super Eagle Cushman
It might be hard for younger folks to imagine that these scooters were at one time a viable means of transportation, but Cushman built Scooters until 1966. The Vespa’s and Lambrettas were lighter, much faster and much more agile. The… more»
