One of the best and most rewards part of what we do here at Barn Finds is hearing that we helped someone save a classic car, especially one that the new owner is truly passionate about. So when we… more»
French Classic Cars
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Upgraded Technology: 1980 Lectric Leopard
EVs aren’t quite “all the rage” as some folks think they are with just a tiny percentage of sales going to battery-powered vehicles. Conversion companies have come and gone over the decades and some of them produced some pretty… more»
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Powered by Maserati: 1974 Citroen SM
While the classic Citroen DS is not an uncommon find on craigslist – usually in basketcase form – the Maserati-powered SM pops up less frequently. These were impressive GT cars in their day, combining the innovative Citroen suspension with… more»
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Micro Mania: 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe
Wow, this thing is small. As in being over a foot shorter than a Subaru 360 sort of small. That’s small. This is a 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe and it’s listed on eBay as a classified ad in… more»
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Huge Stash Of Citroens!
We’ve seen some strange car hoards, but this could be the weirdest one yet! Barn Finds reader David N sent us a tip about this “collection” of Citroens in the Netherlands. It appears that the owner specializes in restoring… more»
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Forlorn Estate: Citroen DS Break
Citroen’s DS cars are fascinating vehicles, overly-complex but also engineering marvels. Their values traverse a wide range, with some pristine examples selling for six-figure prices at auction in recent years. This estate-bodied example was taken in trade for services… more»
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Rough Renault: Early-1970s Renault 17 TS
Huuu’eee, this 1971-1974 Renault 17 TS is in tough shape. It’ll be a labor and/or labor of love to bring this one back. It can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in Friendsville, Pennsylvania –… more»
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Pacific Pallas: 1978 Citroen GS Pallas
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
