When the Citroen DS was introduced in 1955 at the Paris Motor Show, it was a sensation. Saturated with innovations like hydropneumatic suspension, front disc brakes, a single-spoke steering wheel, and futuristic styling, the car broke records for orders… more»
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French Barn Find: 1970 Citroën DS21
Here’s some automotive trivia worth pondering: legend has it that when Citroën debuted the DS at the Paris Motor Show in 1965 1955, it garnered 18,000 customer orders on the first day. By the end of the ten-day show,… more»
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2-For-1: 1960 Renault 4CV
Who doesn’t like a 2-for-1 deal? I certainly do, and I’m sure we have many readers who feel the same. That is what is on offer with this 1960 Renault 4CV. Not only does it look like a reasonably… more»
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Stalled and Stored Project: 1967 Citroen 2CV
Occasionally, it’s hard to resist the allure of an oddball. While enthusiasts by and large prefer cars that have some level of utility and that are easy to find parts for, there’s always the temptation to throw caution to… more»
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Cheap French Classic: 1960 Panhard PL 17
French car manufacturers have long been renowned for producing quirky and interesting vehicles. The iconic 2CV instantly springs to mind, but the 1960 Panhard PL 17 is another notable example. Its styling is distinctive and features some pretty advanced… more»
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French Wagon: 1968 Citroen Ami Break
Citroen vehicles have roots spanning back in France for more than 100 years, but founder Andre Citroen’s history goes back even farther than that, as prior to getting involved in the automotive business he was producing weapons during World… more»
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Two For One Deal: 1972 Citroen SMs
Pop quiz: which country is a pair of semi-exotic vehicles with limited financial upside and somewhat complicated drivetrains most likely from originally? If you guessed France, you get the door prize. Now, I happen to love the Citroen SM… more»
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Restomod Food Truck! 1974 Citroën HY Van
Have you ever heard of a Citroën HY, much less ever seen one? The Citroën HY Van (aka Type H or H-Type) was a light-duty panel van produced by the French automaker Citroën between 1947-81. Launched after World War… more»
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Henney Kilowatt? 1959 Renault Dauphine
The Dauphine was a small, rear-engine economy car built by Renault. Between 1956 and 1967, the French company assembled more than two million copies, competing with the VW Beetle, Morris Minor, Fiat 600, and other European gas sippers. Because… more»
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French Project Car: 1988 Citroen CX GTi Turbo
As someone who just exited French car ownership, I can say that I’m forever tarnished for finding these oddballs surprisingly cool. I sold my 1988 Peugeot 505 wagon not too long ago, and while it was the right time… more»
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Poor Man’s Bugatti: 1929 Amilcar Type M3
UPDATE 4/8/2022 – When we last featured this sweet Amilcar M3, it was listed on craigslist with a $15k asking price. It’s resurfaced but is now listed here on eBay with an asking price of $18,000 and the option… more»
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French Wagon: 1953 Peugeot 203
The 203 was Peugeot’s first new car introduced after World War II. It was a small family automobile that the French manufacturer built from 1948-60. Though not many were sold in the U.S., its styling would be reminiscent of… more»
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Vantastic 1964 Citroen AK 400
The first time I saw one of these little Citroen “Tin Snails” (as they’re called in their native France) was in the movie “American Graffiti.” Richard Dreyfuss’s character, Curt Henderson, had a blue one parked at Mel’s Drive-in. I… more»
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Rare 1972 Citroen DS Wagon Barn Find
When Citroen removed the covers from its DS model at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the motoring press and buying public issued a collective gasp. The DS was unlike anything the automotive world had ever seen, with groundbreaking aerodynamics…. more»
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Beach Season Ride: 1969 Citroen Mehari
Barn Finds reader Chuck F. must know me pretty well by this point, as he sent in a tip for this 1969 Citroen Mehari with my name specifically called out on it. Chuck, for that reason alone, I’m buying… more»
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Slightly Modified 1979 Renault 12
I don’t know if clothing fashions differed significantly between France and the US in 1979, but automotive writers sure had different viewpoints about the Renault 12. French auto writers loved it and US writers, well, not so much. This… more»
