American Motors was never flush with cash, but times were particularly tight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. AMC wasn’t “big enough” to be saved like Chrysler, who was the beneficiary of a mega loan by the U.S…. more»
French Classic Cars
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Cheap Project: 1966 Citroen Ami 6 Break Wagon
Two important things to consider when searching for a project are cost factors, including both the initial investment and also what it’s going to take afterward to get the auto back on the road. With an asking price of… more»
Aug 24, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Maserati Motor: 1973 Citroën SM
I’ve watched Citroën SMs sell at auction for a few years now, where generally only the best are offered – most particularly with manual gearboxes. Auctioneers have no problem attaining prices in the $40k to $60k range. But when… more»
Aug 23, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nicely Preserved: 1982 Citroen 2CV Beachcomber
This 1982 Citroën 2CV Spécial Beachcomberis a tidy survivor that has no apparent needs. The paint and stripe combination is striking, with the matching interior trim adding to its appeal. The legendary longevity of the 2CV means it should… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
8k Miles? 1971 Citroen Safari Station Wagon
Coming from the great Northwest is a fantastic and funky 1971 Citroen Safari station wagon. Located in Portland, Oregon, this family cruiser is said to have low mileage and could be yours for $12,000. According to the seller, the… more»
Aug 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored Two Decades: 1971 Citroen DS21 Safari
The seller says this 1971 Citroen DS21 Safari, known as a plain ol’ wagon in the U.S., has been in storage for most of the 23 years that they have owned it. That being said, it’s a running and… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored Seven Decades: 1919 Citroën Four-Seat Torpedo
André Citroën was making munitions through WWI, but as the war drew to a close, he sought inspiration for his next venture in the new market for automobiles. Across the pond from France, Ford’s fast-selling Model T was cheap,… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Ragtop: 1987 Renault GTA Convertible
We have only seen five Alliance-based Renault GTAs here on Barn Finds over the years, and one of those was mine. The weirdest part is that none of those five GTAs were convertibles as is this 1987 Renault GTA… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Find: Maserati-Powered 1972 Citroen SM
In the early 1960s, Citroën embarked on Project S, intended as a sporty version of its DS. Development followed a winding path, as the concept evolved from a version of the DS to a separately engineered, more upscale effort…. more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rally Beast: 1981 Renault R5 Turbo 1
Do you remember the Le Car, from Renault? It was a slow, unreliable little thing, just a nick above the Yugo, fading rapidly from our shores after slow sales here. But it sold over 5 million copies in Europe… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Alternative Energy: Coal Gas Powered 1931 Ford Model A
On June 22, 1940, the unthinkable happened to the people of France. It was on that date that the French government under Marshal Henri Petain signed an armistice with Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. Before long over half of… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored For 63 Years! 1960 Renault 4CV
I always describe my automotive taste as eclectic. I am drawn to classic muscle and pony cars, while I respect traditional luxury vehicles and European exotics. However, small cars are undeniably attractive, especially when they are original and unrestored…. more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Island Wagon: 1967 Citroen ID21F Break
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
May 25, 2024 • Auctions • 53 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Renault 4CV
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the underside and a video of the engine running! If you are a fan of unique cars, the Renault 4CV could be one of the most unique vehicles ever to be… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Suicide Doors! 1965 Citroën 2CV Stored 15 Years
The Citroën 2CV is one of those European economy cars that most Americans have never seen in person. But they were plentiful in many movies filmed in France. More than 3.8 million of them were built over 42 years… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1
Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»
