One of the highlights of owning a van project like my 1981 Toyota HiAce is how functional it is even when I’m not using it. I can store all sorts of crap in the back while it’s just sitting… more»
French Classic Cars
Oct 26, 2018 • Auctions • 20 Comments
Roll Your Own Classic: Delahaye 165 Wood Forming Buck
We’re all experts at forming sheetmetal here at Barn Finds, right? So a project like, say, building a replica of one of the most sensuously curvaceous interwar French classics is all in a day’s work around here, but sometimes… more»
Oct 22, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restore or Parts Car?: 1965 Citroën DS19
When your neighbor on one side of you brought home a new Mustang and the neighbor on the other side bought a new Riviera, there was no question who the college professor was when you pulled into your driveway… more»
Oct 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Soft Roader: 1977 Renault Rodeo 6
Renault has made some curious vehicles over the years, and this one is right up there with the best of them: an “off-road” vehicle known as the Rodeo 6. This one is not surprisingly listed for sale in Poland,… more»
Oct 8, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Winnebago Built: 1990 Renault LeSharo
I know many of you are waiting with fierce anticipation of updates to my 1981 Toyota HiAce project, and I’ve not forgotten you – but the camper conversion is still a few months (years?) away, so this 1990 Renault… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Looks Can Be Deceiving: 1961 Citroën DS19
The Citroën DS has polarizing looks—some of us find it beautiful, others of us find it strange or even repulsive—but I think we can all agree that we’ve seen prettier examples than this ’61 DS19. But! While it may… more»
Oct 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Long Before Tesla: 1969 Mars II Electric
It’s no secret that electric cars are nothing new, but we tend to think that there was a vast gulf between the electric broughams of the early days of automobility and the advent of the modern electric era with… more»
Oct 3, 2018 • For Sale • 41 Comments
S Class Opposite: 1987 Citroën AX CX Pallas
When Citroen pulled out of the US market, that wasn’t the end of the company’s presence in the U.S. Cars like this 1987 AX CX Pallas were imported and federalized according to rigorous safety and emissions requirements. While the company… more»
Sep 25, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
French Connection: 1957 Devin Renault Special
Devins are sought after kit cars for a variety of their reasons, including heritage and rarity, but also because they were well-built kits back in the day. They utilized a variety of floor pans and engines, with some even… more»
Sep 23, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Vive la Différence: 1972 Citroën SM
Citroëns, much like escargot and foie gras, are an acquired taste. This is particularly true with the early 70’s SM model. Their styling was like nothing else; and with mechanicals such as front wheel drive, a high-pressure central hydraulic… more»
Sep 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Foregone Conclusion: 1981 Renault 4 F6
“It’s like those French have a different word for everything”, to quote a famous Steve Martin comedy bit. This Renault 4 F6 van, or fourgonnette, is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,399 and it’s located in Maurertown,… more»
Sep 17, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Convertible Conversion: 1956 Facel Vega FV2
The Facel Vega FV2 was built between November 1955 and March 1956. With such a short production run from a small manufacturer build numbers are always going to be low. In fact, this FV2 is one of only 30… more»
Sep 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
French Barn Find: 1950s Mochet CM-125 Luxe
Put on your French microcar thinking caps and chime in at the end in the comments section on this one. This is, I believe, an early-1950s Mochet CM-125 Luxe. The seller has it posted on Craigslist in Plattsburgh, New… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
French Vacation: 1958 Citroen 2CV
Recently I wrote an article on a Citroen 2CV, and now another one has appeared on our desks here at Barn Finds. The seller has listed this car as an AX model, but I believe that this is a… more»
Sep 4, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
European Bargain: 1970 Citroen 2CV
The first production Citroen 2CV was delivered in 1949, and the car quickly became the butt of joke by comedians, politicians and motoring journalists. The joke turned out to be on them as during its life-time Citroen built and… more»
Aug 22, 2018 • Classifieds • 16 Comments
Reader Ad: 1959 Simca Aronde
While not as radical as a Citroen, the Simca Aronde is still a unique and intriguing little French car. We didn’t get many of them here in the States and the few that we did seem to have all… more»
