French cars rarely get any love here or really on any car site this side of, well, France. This 1978 Citroen GS Pallas is one unusual-looking ride and it can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL… more»
French Classic Cars
May 4, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Triple Threat: 1987 Renault GTA + 2 Convertibles
My eyes bug out like a Killers From Space cast member whenever I see or even hear about a Renault GTA. These three Renaults, a 1987 GTA and two 1985 Alliance convertibles, are posted on Craigslist in the Milwaukee,… more»
Apr 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
First Production Hatchback? 1970 Renault 16 TS
Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to dispute the claim that the Renault 16 was the first production hatchback in the world – ever – when it was introduced in 1965. I know that you can… more»
Apr 26, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Classifieds Find: 1980 Peugeot 102 SP U3 Moped
There’s new and then there’s new. This 1980 Peugeot 102 SP U3 moped is new, as in parts of it are still wrapped in plastic and it has zero miles on it! The owner found this time capsule at… more»
Apr 24, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Abandoned French Collection: Unclaimed Citroen Lot
Does this seem too good to be true? A lot of abandoned Citroen projects, now being sold off at no price other than “best offer”? If you can deal with having no titles and a potentially nerve-wracking time at… more»
Apr 16, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Belgian Barn Find: Michelotti-Bodied XK140 and More
A car collector and former coachbuilder recently passed away in Belgium, and he left an impressive collection of classic vehicles behind. Among them is this stunning Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, of which only a handful are believed to have been… more»
Apr 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
R-10 Redo: 1971 Renault 10
The VW Beetle gets blamed for almost everything that isn’t Pinto or Audi 5000-related. But, in a good way, not in an explode or surge-ahead-unintendedly way. This 1971 Renault 10, or R-10, is listed on eBay in Princeton, Illinois… more»
Apr 3, 2018 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 Renault Fuego
As a Renault owner and fan I’m not quite as scared of these cars as a lot of people seem to be. Whether that’s from direct experience or just repeating rumors and stories that they have heard for decades… more»
Apr 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
2 Seater French Coupe: 1959 Simca Sport “Open Sky”
Over the years, I’ve come to love the lure, history – and yes, style – of many of French automobile manufacturer Simca’s offerings. Their Simca Sport models, like the one found here on eBay, is no exception – with its… more»
Apr 3, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
How Many Left: 1966 Matra Djet 5
Up for grabs on eBay is an exceedingly rare 1966 Matra Djet 5, a fiberglass-bodied sports coupe that was the world’s first mid-engined production vehicle. Over the course of its production, the Djet enjoyed a colorful competition history and… more»
Mar 8, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Project X-58: 1989 Eagle Premier LX
Do any of you remember the Eagle Premier? It came at a time when most of the offerings by “AMC” were 4WD in nature and were named Eagles. This 1989 Eagle Premier LX is a one-owner car. It can… more»
Feb 28, 2018 • Exclusives • 32 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
As a lifetime AMC fan and also a fan of Renaults, as well as being a Renault Alliance GTA owner, I’m incredibly attracted to this 1985 Renault Alliance DL Convertible. This is a Barn Finds Exclusive and if any… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1963 Renault Caravelle
The Renault Caravelle was a pretty body in search of some more power in the United States. And, I should add, a pretty rusty body in most cases. However, this 1963 model seems to have escaped a lot of the… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 49 Comments
Sleeping Godess: 1971 Citroen DS 21
You don’t really have to be a Citroen fan to fully appreciate this car, but it definitely helps. It also helps if you’ve had the chance to drive a properly functioning DS. They are really comfortable high-speed cruisers and… more»
Feb 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Radical Racer: 1948 de Coucy Prototype
It may look like an attempt at an Oscar Meyer racer – but this 1948 de Coucy prototype was the result of prolonged wind tunnel testing, a radical new design discipline at the time. This rare, one of a… more»
Feb 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 55 Comments
Oui S’il Vous Plaît! 1968 Citroën 2CV Fourgonnette
Si vous aimez les véhicules inhabituels autant que j’aime les véhicules inhabituels… I mean, if you like unusual vehicles as much as I like unusual vehicles, then surely a 1968 Citroën 2CV Fourgonnette is on your radar. Yes, please! This… more»
