Following World War II, it would be fair to say that the French economy was not in a healthy state. The government was keen to give it a kick-start, and part of that process was to get the population… more»
French Classic Cars
Mar 23, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
French Oddball: 1959 Panhard Dyna Z12
Panhard of France was a manufacturer of automobiles and light tactical and military vehicles. It was in the car business from 1945 to 1967 and built the Dyna Z series from 1953-59. These were lightweight autos, with bodies made… more»
Mar 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Track Day Potential: Renault Spec Racers
This seller has a total of three Renault spec racers to choose from, all hiding out in what looks like a fairly idyllic shop setting north of Boston. The listing provides photos of vintage spec race cars in differing… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Charity Donation: 1975 Citroen GS Pallas
Although it remains one of my favorite pages on eBay, it’s still sometimes difficult to look at what turns up on the web store, Just Donated in Orange, California. In this case, it’s a 1975 Citroen GA Pallas, a… more»
Mar 13, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
V8 4-Speed! 1950 Custom Citroen 15C9
Everyone gets into recycling old designs at some point, and now, for your viewing enjoyment may I present the 2022 Stellantis Citroen Elongotus. Almost had you fooled right? Well, the Citroen part is right but what we really have… more»
Mar 13, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
$200K Replica? 1937 Bugatti Type 57
Replicas are always difficult cars to place, both value-wise and project-worthiness-wise, as the construction and quality of the kit are significant determining factors. Without that information, it’s hard to pinpoint worth, but the seller of this Bugatti Type 57… more»
Mar 6, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Vintage Racer! 1957 Citroën Seidlitz Special
Recoiling from the sun like a cave skink, this 1957 Citroën Seidlitz Special crawled out of a dark garage into the harsh daylight of the Internet, looking for a new owner. The presumably one-off racer saw some laps in… more»
Mar 2, 2021 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Stored 38 Years: 1960 Renault 4CV
38 years is a long time. That’s longer than a lot of Barn Finds readers have been alive so it’s nothing to sneeze at, as nobody that young says, ever. This rust-free all-original 1960 Renault 4CV has been off… more»
Feb 22, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Rare Oddball: 1988 Citroen CX TRS22
When it comes to cars not officially imported into the USA yet still making a consistent appearance on various classifieds platforms, Citroens from the middle 80s to early 90s are a more regular feature than you might expect. This… more»
Feb 15, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ski Lodge Snow Machine: Poncin Mini-Bus VP 800
We get fairly used to seeing long-forgotten vehicles of every kind hidden away in barns, forgotten garages – even the occasional cow pasture. But finds like this one on a remote mountain in Norway remind us that barn finds… more»
Feb 2, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Lectric Le Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard
When a regular Renault LeCar isn’t unusual enough for you, we bring you this battery-powered 1980 Lectric Leopard. This is a Renault R5/LeCar that was purchased without an engine and related fuel system components and converted to run on… more»
Jan 28, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Unusual French Find: 1969 Citroen Ami
I guess it’s Citroen week here at Barn Finds. While it is a very storied brand, not too many find their way to our discovery list. Yesterday, we covered this outrageous 1964 DS that is now Corvette powered and… more»
Jan 27, 2021 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Corvette-Powered 1964 Citroen DS
By now, I’m sure you are all aware of the creation of Stellantis, the new holding company for what was FCA (Fiat Chrysler) and PSA (Peugeot/Citroen). Being old-school, I had a hang-up with trying to moosh Dodge/Ram, Chrysler, and… more»
Jan 22, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
French Connection: Peugeot 505 Collection
Among the makes and models of cars I’ve never owned, there is a glaring hole in the section devoted to French vehicles. I’m not sure why, but circumstances have never aligned wherein I’ve had the chance to buy one… more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Confused Seller! 1923 Renault NN2
This Renault has confused its seller, but it appears that it is a Renault NN2. If that is the case, then it can’t be a 1923 model. However, what it represents is a solid restoration project that stalled about… more»
Jan 17, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
English-Bodied 1937 Bugatti 3.3L Type 57
A truly unique history envelops this elegant Italian French sports car. The 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Surbaisse 3.3-Litre Four-Seat Sports Grand Routier called ‘Dulcie’ began life as one of three lightweight chassis built for Bugatti’s works team. One complete… more»
