French automobile manufacturers have had a reputation for producing more than their share of quirky and interesting vehicles, and we’ve seen quite a few of them here at Barn Finds. Some of these are iconic, like the 2CV. However,… more»
French Classic Cars
Oct 19, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Plug-In Project: 1980 Lectric Leopard EV
Millions of people around the world know them as the Renault 5 and we know them as the LeCar here in the United States. This car has yet another name, it’s a 1980 Lectric Leopard, a battery-powered R5, or… more»
Oct 18, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Free Baguettes: $1,500 1980 Renault Le Car
One look at the baked paint tells you that this 1980 Renault Le Car has experienced plenty of UV exposure. That is hardly surprising since it appears that it has spent its life in sunny California. It needs cosmetic… more»
Oct 12, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Oddball Racer: 1983 Renault R5
While almost any car can become a track car, some candidates seem more unlikely than others. Certainly, a Renault R5 would fall into this category, as despite its rally heritage and impressive performance credentials when found in turbocharged form… more»
Oct 5, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
French Barn Find: 1971 Citroen DS21
French cars have never sold particularly well in the U.S. Renault may have been the most successful because of its connection to American Motors at one time. Peugeot has come and gone and is supposedly coming back in 2023…. more»
Oct 1, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French Find: 1966 Citroen HY Pickup
In the continuing quest to find and bring unusual vehicles to Barn Finds readers, here’s another for the “seldom seen” category, a 1966 Citroen HY pickup. Unusual? You bet, I know I’ve never seen one in the steel and… more»
Sep 20, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 Renault Fuego
I remember an old Jay Leno bit about GM naming their electric car the Impact and how that name maybe hadn’t been thought through too well. Some could say the same thing about the Fuego which means fire in… more»
Sep 18, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Dusty 1980 Citroen 2CV Charleston
How can you not admire the Citroën 2CV, a/k/a “Deux Chevaux” or “two horses”? Like the Volkswagen Beetle, it was a bare-bones pre-war design that somehow made it through the conflict to enjoy a long global life. They were… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Oddball Driver: 1960 Renault 4CV
When the owner purchased this 1960 Renault 4CV, his original intention was to use it as a parts car. It turned out that its condition was too good to use for that purpose, so it has remained untouched for… more»
Sep 9, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Hemi Powered! 1957 Facel Vega FV2
OK, I am recognizing a trend here. I gravitate towards higher-end, large, two-door European coupes like this Jensen Interceptor and this Bristol 411. What’s the draw? Probably the big Mopar V8 engine and here’s a third one to make… more»
Sep 6, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
French Q-Ship: 1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16
A few days ago, I got a wild hair across my ass to import a Peugeot 205 GTI. Thankfully, the moment passed, as I was attempting to scratch an itch in a way that I shouldn’t, but seeing this… more»
Aug 26, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One Buck Barn Find? 1972 Renault 17R
Update: The listing appears to have been deleted but you can at least read about it here – sorry! JO I have to be honest, a Renault anything doesn’t usually garner my attention. This 1972 Model 17R is different… more»
Aug 4, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare Example: 1973 Citroën 3CV
It seems strange to tag a car that looks for all the world like a Citroën 2CV as “rare,” but in comparative terms, this little car is a rare example. In fact, it was built in Argentina, and examples… more»
Aug 4, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
French Ford! 1954 Ford Comète Monte Carlo
Most of the ‘finds’ that we bring you are on American soil, but every now and then, something overseas catches our attention, and we feel compelled to present them to you! Today, we have a 1954 Ford Comète that’s… more»
Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Estate: 1988 Citroen CX Break
We’ve literally seen and written about thousands of different classic cars over the years here at Barn Finds, but a search through our database shows that this is only the second Citroën CX 25 Break (Estate) that we have… more»
Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Maserati-Powered: 1973 Citroen SM Project
Any person who attempts to compile a list of the greatest cars of the 20th Century is sure to spark spirited debate. Some people will argue why a particular vehicle should be excluded, while others will provide sound arguments… more»
