French diesel cars are fairly unusual around the halls of One Barn Finds Tower, but this seller has two of them up for auction now. This incredible, original 1978 Peugeot 504 diesel can be found here on eBay in… more»
French Classic Cars
Mar 29, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French Diesel: 1979 Citroën CX 2500 Pallas
Bonjour. We have only featured a half-dozen Citroëns over the last six months here at Barn Finds, that has to be one of the lowest numbers of any major manufacturer seen here. Let’s bump up that number a bit… more»
Feb 19, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Hog Barn Find! 1987 Renault GTA
Update 2/19/20 – The hog barn GTA is back! After getting bid up to $1,425 the seller has relisted this Renault here on eBay with a $2,500 asking price. From 1/19/20 – I’m serious, this Renault was found in… more»
Feb 14, 2020 • For Sale • 52 Comments
French Luxury American Muscle: 1960 Facel-Vega
I’ve long admired these lovely and very French automobiles, whose elegant exterior hides the powerful American muscle underneath. They made an impression—French existentialist Albert Camus was killed in his friend’s speeding HK500 in 1960. What we have here is… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked For 55 Years: 1953 Citroen Traction Avant
I’ll admit that I don’t know a whole lot about Citroens. Usually, when I hear the name Citroen, I think of the DS model with its unique hydraulic suspension and reverse Dustbuster styling. But long before the DS’ inception,… more»
Jan 26, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1987 AMC Renault Alliance Convertible
In American automotive manufacturing, AMC had always been the little guy that was capable of producing something special for mere pennies. However, time and circumstances would eventually catch up with the company, and they wouldn’t manage to go out… more»
Jan 16, 2020 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Stored For 30 Years: 1963 Renault Dauphine
When it comes to automotive design, the French have always marched to the beat of a different drummer. This is not a bad thing, because it has allowed them to produce a number of unique and groundbreaking small economy… more»
Dec 25, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Homologation Hatch: 1984 Renault R5 Turbo 2
This 1984 Renault R5 Turbo II has been in California since new and is sold with all necessary registration paperwork, a California BAR label, and extensive records detailing, among other things, a significant engine refresh. The Turbo II was… more»
Dec 20, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Curious Creation: 1948 Simca Custom Cabriolet
It is quite hard to comprehend what is for sale before you. This car is listed as a 1948 Simca cabriolet and can be purchased for a buy-it-now price of $12,500. You can also make an offer. The question… more»
Dec 3, 2019 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Wheeler Dealers: Mike Brewer’s 1971 Citroen Safari
I think if the Cat in the Hat drove a car, it would look like this 1971 Citroen Safari. Why? It just has those goofy looking proportions of an eight-door airport limousine from yesteryear – something that would fit… more»
Dec 3, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Parked Since ’71: 1961 Citroen ID19 Safari Wagon
This 1961 Citroen ID19 Safari Wagon looks promising in these dusty, as-found photos of it languishing in a Tennessee barn. Despite its completeness, there are body issues lurking that will make this either an exceptional parts car or tremendous… more»
Dec 2, 2019 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Serial Number 0001: 1960 Henney Kilowatt
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher in more ways than one. While a 1960 Henney Kilowatt based on a Renault Dauphine is unusual enough, the seller has this one listed as #0001 even though they started making… more»
Nov 16, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Eclectic Collection: Barn Finds in Baltimore
This listing for what appears to be a shed or barn full of projects doesn’t have much info to go on, and prices listed seem ambitious. But there are some interesting projects here that may warrant a phone call,… more»
Nov 13, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Clean Charleston: 1980 Citroen 2CV
The notion of dressing up a car that’s grown long in the tooth is a phenomenon not limited to domestic automakers. Enter the venerable Citroen 2CV, which had a VW Beetle-like tenacity as it related to its refusal to… more»
Nov 2, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
48K Mile 1983 Renault Le Car
The Renault 5, or R5 – also known as the Le Car in North America – certainly has one of the most recognizable shapes in all of the auto world. This 1983 Renault Le Car can be found here… more»
Nov 1, 2019 • Exclusives • 21 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Borla’s 1972 Citroen SM!
UPDATE – This Citroen needs to move along, so Mr. Borla has dropped the asking price to $10,000! So take another look and be sure to make an offer via the form at the bottom of the page. When… more»
