In parts of California you’d have to strip naked, stand up through the sun roof, and set your hair on fire to be noticed driving a Ferrari. Even in that rarefied air you will definitely catch motorists and pedestrians… more»
French Classic Cars
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French Oddity: 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera
The French are not exactly known for their ’70s sportscars (at least not in America) but we have an example of just such a thing to show you! It’s a 1978 Matra-Simca and it’s up for sale right now,… more»
Jul 10, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Potential Bargain: 1976 Citroen 2CV
The owner of this 1976 Citroén 2CV must relocate for work, and as a result, he needs to part with this project car. It is a clean and tidy classic that runs and drives. All it needs is for… more»
Jun 22, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Gallic Barn Find: 1971 Citroen DS21
A Citroen DS21 is always an interesting find. They’re a bit goofy looking, like a rearranged Dustbuster but always garner high-praise from Citroen aficionados and fans alike. This 1971 example is about as much a barn find as a… more»
Jun 21, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
40k Mile 1980 Renault Le Car
Even though they haven’t been made in 25 years, the Renault R5 has to be one of the most recognizable shapes and designs at least in the last half-century. It’s hard to believe that they actually could be had… more»
Jun 18, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
French Import: 1991 Citroën XM
French automakers such as Citroën, Peugeot, and Renault all spent time selling vehicles in the United States, but by the early 1990s, the trio had all left the market due to abysmal sales. Though most vehicles from the 1980s… more»
Jun 12, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Turbo Hauler: 1988 Peugeot 505 Turbo S
Seeing a French car on the road anywhere in the US is a pretty rare thing these days, and it has been for probably two decades or more. When that French car is a wagon, not to mention being… more»
Jun 5, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Hot Hatch: 1987 Peugeot 205 GTI
Update 6/4/20 – After 8 months, this 205 GTI has popped up here on eBay with no reserve! Thanks go to JT for sending in the tip! From 10/3/19 – Some folks call the Peugeot 205 GTI the ultimate… more»
Jun 4, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap Time Machine? 1981 DeLorean
Yes – Lucas, Prince of Darkness is associated with almost every British vehicle. We all know that Pintos blow up when a pine cone falls on them. Sedans have two doors too many. And, who doesn’t wonder about the… more»
May 30, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Quonset Find: 1969 Peugeot 404
One more thing: Columbo didn’t drive a Peugeot 404, his famous convertible was a Peugeot 403. It was close, but no cigar. (See, he always had a cigar in his hand) (tough crowd)… I think this car, a 1969… more»
May 27, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve French Find: 1960 Citroen 2CV
Parlez-vous Francais? You won’t need to know it to drive this Citroen though it may help you when perusing the service manual. This French farmer special has called the Pacific Northwest its home for 60 years with the current… more»
May 25, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Le Unusual! Le Patron Citroen-Based Sports Car
“A Morgan, a Bugatti and a Citroen went into a bar…” Thus must begin the story that begat this 1984 Le Patron — thank you to Barn Finds reader Ira Goldstein for submitting this very unusual find! It’s listed… more»
May 19, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Quirky 3-Wheeler: Lomax Lambda 3
Kit cars come in all shapes and sizes, and it would seem that the vast majority of them make use of the Volkswagen Beetle chassis and mechanical components. That’s where the Lomax Lambda 3 is very different. Hiding under… more»
May 18, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Shipping Crate Find! 1939 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
The words “craigslist” and “Delahaye” rarely go together, but that’s exactly what we have somewhere in Orlando, Florida, where an exceedingly rare 135M Cabriolet has turned up for sale in what looks like the remains of a shipping crate…. more»
May 15, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Massive Barn Find Stash Found in France!
One of my most frequent automotive fantasies involves going off on a hike in search of a forgotten garage full of classic automobiles. I did this a few years ago with a friend off of a tip about a… more»
Apr 4, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
French Toast: 1955 Renault 4CV
Talk about patina, this 1955 Renault 4CV is loaded with surface rust. I mean, patina. These cars were and still are some of the quirkiest cars out there and they have an unusual drivetrain configuration, not to mention the… more»
