Here’s something you don’t see every day. Thanks to Pat L. who spotted this unusual find here on Craigslist in Seattle, Washington, though the… car? truck? thing? itself is located in Alaska. Citroen mated the front of its ubiquitous… more»
French Classic Cars
Aug 30, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Greek Tragedy: 1973 Citroën DS20 Pallas
According to an adage that I may or may not be making up right now, one should never buy a cheap exotic car. At $5,065 in 1972, the last year it was available in the U.S., the Citroën DS may… more»
Aug 29, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Save from Scrap Yard: Citroen XM Parts Cars
A pair of late production Citroen XMs and a boatload of spare parts are hidden away in the town of Esperance, New York, and listed for sale with the thinly-veiled threat of dropping them at the scrapyard if a… more»
Aug 28, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
French Press Patina: 1969 Peugeot 404
How’s this for French patina? French folks sure know their coffee, but do their cars have patina? Maybe that’s just an American car/truck thing. This 1969 Peugeot 404 Sedan looks like it’s about as straight of an example as… more»
Aug 23, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
5,207 Miles from New: 1985 Renault Alliance
Barring the God-awful pictures, this Renault Alliance is claimed to be an extremely low-mileage survivor with a scant 5,207 miles on the clock. Supposedly used by the classic little ‘ol lady, the Alliance is in mostly sound condition aside… more»
Aug 20, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Obscure Q-Ship: 1991 Peugeot 405 Mi16
Obscure cars are enjoyable for knowing you likely won’t see yourself coming or going, but they can prove challenging to maintain long-term. This 1991 Peugeot 405 Mi16 is a truly loved example, with significant service records and a well-preserved… more»
Aug 17, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
French Flames: 1961 Vespa 400
The Vespa motor scooter is an icon of cheap, stylish, Italian motoring. The Vespa 400 minicar, alas, wasn’t destined to become quite so iconic—and it’s not even Italian! Built instead in France by a partner of the Piaggio firm… more»
Aug 16, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Forgotten Founders: 1960 Panhard PL17
When most people think of early car manufacturers, they think of Karl Benz and Henry Ford. While both Ford and Benz were essentially influential in getting cars to where they are today, there was a third entity actively producing… more»
Aug 16, 2017 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Cheap French Commuter: 1959 Renault Dauphine
Having sat since 1975, this Renault Dauphine is a sharp looking small car, and was clearly tucked away somewhere nice for the last 42 years. Untouched, this little French machine is going to need some work to hit the… more»
Jul 29, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One Owner GTA: 1987 Renault Alliance
The Renault Alliance was a homely economy car that experienced short-lived success in the U.S. Unfortunately for the brand and enthusiasts alike, the hotted-up GTA didn’t become a staple of the sport compact scene, only appearing for short time… more»
Jul 20, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Flash Powered: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet
Here’s a face unfamiliar to most. It’s based on the Simca 8, produced from 1937 to 1951. Simca built the Sport model from 1948 until 1951. It has an aluminum body designed by Pinin Farina and made by Facel Metallon. Thanks to… more»
Jul 16, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Dressing: 1970 Citroën Méhari
How many of you were alive in 1970? I think my dad, who would have been 79 years old on July 15th, would have gotten a kick out of seeing this 1970 Citroën Méhari parked next to his 1956 Pontiac…. more»
Jul 5, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
The French Collection
Okay, how many of you picked up on the reference to the 1971 classic The French Connection in the title? Well, even if you didn’t, you can still appreciate this seller’s collection of obscure and rare Renault automobiles submitted… more»
Jun 18, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Barn Find: 1936 Peugeot 301D Coupe
The Peugeot 301 was built from 1932 to 1936. The body style changed some, but the mechanicals didn’t. They could almost be mistaken for American prewar cars except for the placement of the headlights. This one, listed on eBay, is a… more»
May 31, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Little Blue Box Update: 1960 Renault Estafette
Look what Jamie found! Leave it to the French to create a van with a cartoon face like this. Scotty wrote this up in January when it was for sale on Craigslist for $3,000. The seller has cleaned it up… more»
May 26, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Voiture Bon Marché: $500 1986 Renault Alliance
This Voiture bon marché, or cheap car, is a 1986 Renault Alliance and it’s in Elk Rapids, Michigan. It can be found on craigslist with an asking price of just $500 or best offer! Cela semble être un bon prix…
