One of my favorite local salvage yards had a very similar Peugeot to this 1980 504 Diesel that’s listed for sale with just under 100,000 miles and in incredibly well-preserved condition. The car in my jurisdiction clearly belonged to… more»
French Classic Cars
Jan 13, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French AMC: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
UPDATE 1/13/19 – The bidders didn’t meet the seller’s reserve back in April of 2018 when this incredible 1985 Renault Alliance convertible was listed on eBay. They now have it listed here on Craigslist with a reduced price of $4,900… more»
Jan 5, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Second Owner R5: 1980 Renault Le Car
As if AMC’s showrooms weren’t already filled with the most unusual cars on the planet, along came the Renault era. This 1980 Renault Le Car can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,900 or best… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Engine Work Needed: 1976 Peugeot 504
AutoWeek quoted a Peugeot 504 sales brochure by saying that they had, “Italian style, a French soul and international muscle.” As a lover of all things unusual, especially vehicles, I think that this 1976 Peugeot 504 wagon would be… more»
Dec 28, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
3-Series Alternative: 1985 Peugeot 505 STI
When it comes to entry-level classics, BMW’s 3-and 5-Series sedans tend to get nods as good place to start for first-time hobbyists interested in European makes. However, the sporting Peugeot 505 is often overlooked, and this example is dirt… more»
Dec 27, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Automatique Équipé: 1970 Renault 16 TA
The seller describes this 1970 Renault 16 TA as “Lovely, strange, and wonderful” – I would agree. I have evolved into being a fairly big fan of Renaults after getting my 1987 GTA almost two years ago now. This green… more»
Dec 27, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Missing Peter Egan: 1978 Citroen 2CV Acadiane
Like many of our writers here at Barn Finds, I have Peter Egan to blame for part of my automotive obsession. Egan, who recently retired from both Road and Track and Cycle World, was capable of spinning the most… more»
Dec 25, 2018 • For Sale • 40 Comments
French Connection: 1972 Citroen SM Coupe
Citroen is a French manufacturer whose offerings have always been bold, daring, and controversial. The SM Coupe was no exception to this rule, and in spite of strong sales in the USA, the car disappeared from the American market… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Make Mine a Gordini: 1963 Renault Dauphine
The Renault Dauphine is one of those early European economy cars that lingers on classifieds pages as an affordable entry into vintage automobile ownership. If you can get over the lack of speed, the Dauphine is a much more… more»
Dec 18, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Restore or Parts? 1964 Facel Vega III
The Facel Vega is called a lot of things, but rarely is it labeled a parts car. Restoration candidate, sure. But a parts car? Well, these Vegas show up often as total project heaps, a phenomenon I’ve never really… more»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Just Immaculate: 1962 Renault Dauphine
Conceived as the replacement for the 4CV, the Renault Dauphine was built between 1956 and 1967. During its 11 year model run more than two million cars rolled off the production line, but like so many cars of the… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Really Rare Renault: 1984 Renault Rodeo
One of my best friends has a son who is, or at least was, heavily into Legos. He would build some amazing creations. It probably helped that my friend is an architect so their kids were around creative parents… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Super Mini: 1978 ACOMA Super Comtesse
I’ve always wondered why such a tall guy like myself loves small cars so much. I say that too often but here we go again, I can’t help myself. This 1978 Super Comtesse, all 5.5-feet of it, can be… more»
Nov 28, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sturgis or Bust: 1960s Valmobile Scooter
If showing up to Sturgis on yet another black Harley-Davidson with the exhaust baffles removed ensures that you’ll be lost in a sea of similar bikes, look no further than this 1960s Valmobile portable scooter! This unusual and rare… more»
Nov 28, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1963 Citroen 2CV
When you are looking at purchasing a classic car, you can sometimes tell from the advertisement that you are dealing with an enthusiast with a sense of humor. When I looked at the ad for this 2CV and saw… more»
Nov 14, 2018 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Worth The Effort? 1962 Facel Vega HK500
From 1954 through 1964 Facel produced some of the sharpest looking “executive express” cars in the world. Known first as the “Vega” and then the “HK500” (and eventually the “Excellence”) these cars were big, stylish and fast. This one… more»
