In the early 1960s, Citroën embarked on Project S, intended as a sporty version of its DS. Development followed a winding path, as the concept evolved from a version of the DS to a separately engineered, more upscale effort…. more»
French Classic Cars
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rally Beast: 1981 Renault R5 Turbo 1
Do you remember the Le Car, from Renault? It was a slow, unreliable little thing, just a nick above the Yugo, fading rapidly from our shores after slow sales here. But it sold over 5 million copies in Europe… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Alternative Energy: Coal Gas Powered 1931 Ford Model A
On June 22, 1940, the unthinkable happened to the people of France. It was on that date that the French government under Marshal Henri Petain signed an armistice with Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. Before long over half of… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored For 63 Years! 1960 Renault 4CV
I always describe my automotive taste as eclectic. I am drawn to classic muscle and pony cars, while I respect traditional luxury vehicles and European exotics. However, small cars are undeniably attractive, especially when they are original and unrestored…. more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Island Wagon: 1967 Citroen ID21F Break
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
May 25, 2024 • Auctions • 53 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Renault 4CV
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the underside and a video of the engine running! If you are a fan of unique cars, the Renault 4CV could be one of the most unique vehicles ever to be… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Suicide Doors! 1965 Citroën 2CV Stored 15 Years
The Citroën 2CV is one of those European economy cars that most Americans have never seen in person. But they were plentiful in many movies filmed in France. More than 3.8 million of them were built over 42 years… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1
Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Oddball: 1987 Peugeot 505 Turbo
Is there a point where a car becomes too obscure to justify owning it? Considering the cost of maintaining a vintage European car and a dwindling parts supply, deciding to be a caretaker for a car like this Peugeot… more»
Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
8k Mile French Survivor: 1968 Simca 1100 SCV
The Simca 1100 Series was one of France’s biggest-selling autos, accounting for sales of two million units between 1967 and 1982. But not that many made their way to the U.S., sold through Plymouth’s network of dealers. This nice… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF Auction: VeloSolex S3800
We love interesting and unusual forms of transportation here at Barn Finds, and on that front, a cyclemotor (not to be confused with a motorcycle) just about takes the cake! Hailing from France and developed during the post-war boom,… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • Stories • 18 Comments
Barn Finds At The Amelia Island Concours
While the Amelia Island Concours is a few weeks past its expiration date, it’s still worth revisiting the cars that came home as the big winners in the 2024 running of this annual event. The Amelia has undergone a… more»
Mar 28, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
French Sports Car: 1988 Alpine Renault 2.5 GTA Turbo
Every now and again, a car shows up on our shores that is rare practically everywhere, but especially so in our fair country. This 1988 Alpine Renault 2.5 GTA Turbo is such a car, as it was produced in… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap European Car: 1977 Citroën Dyane
At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM
The Citroen SM is a wild and wonderful combination of design and features that few cars have matched since. With numerous engineering accomplishments and a lovely Maserati-derived 2.7L engine under the hood, it offers a list of achievements that… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
French Gem: 1936 Peugeot 302
We rarely correlate Peugeot with any but the most pedestrian of cars, meant to ferry middle-class drivers to work and the grocery. But in the 1930s, Peugeot took a walk on the wild side, very successfully. Instrumental in this… more»
