I have had a fascination with French cars lately, a condition I attribute to visiting the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida. They have a wonderful collection of antique automobiles with one of the best collections of… more»
French Classic Cars
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desirable 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM 2.7L
The Citroen SM is one of those vehicles that is tantalizing to enthusiasts for completely obvious reasons. Yes, its looks are off-putting to some, but overall, this car has all the ingredients that help to explain why good men… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
73k Miles: 1973 Citroen SM
Citroen has put out many quirky-looking cars, which were often high performance and full of unique tech. This 1973 Citroen SM is a great example of that. It’s running and driving and appears to be in pretty good condition…. more»
Jan 15, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare But Cheap: 1961 Peugeot 403 Wagon
In the United States, Peugeot has always made wagons part of its somewhat limited presence. Obviously, it’s really limited now given they don’t even sell cars here anymore, but when they did, models like the 505 Estate were among… more»
Jan 13, 2022 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Rare Citroen DS21 Rescued From A California Junkyard
This project is unusual, both because of the rarely seen car—a 1970 Citroën DS21—and the way in which it was acquired. Could it be a 6,500-mile original? The car is listed here on Craigslist in St. Paul, Oregon, with… more»
Jan 13, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
French Choice: 1955 Renault 4CV & 1960 Renault Dauphine
After World War II, many European economies were in a sorry state. France was no exception, and the government considered various options to stimulate the economy. One of the most obvious choices was to get the population mobile and… more»
Dec 30, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Dangel 4×4: 1985 Peugeot 505 Break
There are a few updates from my personal garage that I need to share; among them, I am a newly minted owner of my first-ever French car, a 1988 Peugeot 505 Wagon that has been upgraded with a 3.0L… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Salvage Yard Find: 1956 Citroen Traction Avante
Just the other day, I added a post that focused on the 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet, a notable car for combining front-wheel drive with a six-cylinder engine. The novelty of a front-wheel-drive layout wasn’t unique to the Audi, as… more»
Dec 23, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
French Carport Find: 1961 Peugeot 403
French auto manufacturer Peugeot has been in business for more than 200 years, but not in the USA for the last thirty. They sold cars in the States from 1958-90, but weak engines gave the brand a bad rap,… more»
Dec 20, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break
The 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break was not a particularly rare vehicle when it was new. It offered quirky styling and a comfortable ride, making it a popular choice amongst French buyers. Today, you will rarely see them on… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Rare Hemi-Powered 1956 Facel Vega Barn Find!
UPDATE – The seller of this incredibly rare Facel Vega has listed it with us as a Classified, which you can view here! In their ad, they’ve included additional photos of the car, which is a huge plus with… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare In The US: 1972 Renault 16
The Renault 16 or R16 is a car that is rarely seen in the United States and they were only officially sold here for the 1969 through 1972 model years. I can’t remember the last time that I’ve seen… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
European Hot Hatch: 1994 Peugeot 106 XSi
While Peugeot may not be well-known stateside, the company has a large market in Europe and South America, where they are known for their simple technology and overall affordability. The French brand tried to compete on U.S. soil as… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Pedal Pusher: 1957 Motobécane Mobylette AV-79
Are there any French vehicle fans out there? I’ve only owned one French vehicle, my fun and trouble-free 1987 Renault GTA and I have never owned a moped. This 1957 Motobécane Mobylette Type AV-79 combines the best of those… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
40 Genuine Miles! 1990 Peugeot 205 Style
French manufacturers have developed a reputation for producing small cars with performance that belies their modest power outputs. One of these legendary vehicles is the Peugeot 205, which has developed a dedicated following over the years. This 1990 Peugeot… more»
Oct 23, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The Hottest Hatch? 2005 Renault Clio V6 Phase 2
Most people tend to agree that the Volkswagen Golf GTi was the original hot hatch. It was where it all began, and many manufacturers have managed to replicate that car’s performance in the decades since it first appeared. However,… more»
