What the heck is this? A French barn find micro car in the UK that has not 3, not 4, but 5 wheels! The Acoma Mini Comtesse was produced from approximately 1974 to 1984, with this particular car being… more»
French Classic Cars
Jun 14, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Forbidden Fruit: 1987 Renault Alpine GTA
As it’s now become a bit easier to import machinery previously forbidden in the U.S., all sorts of interesting vehicles have begun popping up for sale. One of my favorites has to be this 1987 Renault Alpine GTA here on eBay,… more»
Jun 10, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Spain Import: 1989 Citroën BX16
While I generally understand the desire to import oddball vehicles that were never sold here, this 1989 Citroen BX16 RS here on eBay with no reserve is a head-scratcher to me. Of course, with the 25-year importation rule in effect, any… more»
Jun 9, 2016 • For Sale • 59 Comments
BMW Powered RV: 1986 Vixen 21 TD
This is about as rare as it gets, camping-vehicle-wise. 376 of the BMW turbodiesel-powered Vixens were made and this one is a 1986 Vixen 21 TD. It’s located in Hannibal, Missouri and can be found on eBay for an unusual price… more»
Jun 8, 2016 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1982 Renault Fuego
I’m grateful to the Barn Finds community for flagging this 1982 Renault Feugo Turbo here on eBay. Special thanks to Jim S. for spotting it, as I had it on my watch list and was dying to write it up. First off,… more»
Jun 5, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Gallic Goddess: 1969 Citroen DS 21 Pallas
While this Citroen DS21 Pallas isn’t ready to drive in its current state, it is much closer to being a decent project to restore or enjoy as-is than most I’ve seen. Reader Mark V. sent this one in with… more»
Jun 4, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tres Chic: 1987 Citroen CX 25
Ready to get weird? Check out this rare 1987 Citroen CX 25 here on craigslist, which is a long wheelbase Prestige variant. Though never officially sold in the U.S. market, a few of these oddities did make their way stateside as… more»
Jun 1, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
13,000 Mile Original: 1960 Simca Aronde P60 Élysée
What an incredible car! This original, unrestored 1960 Simca Aronde P60 Élysée is in Careywood, Idaho and is a French capsule temporelle (time capsule). It’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $4,999 and no buy it now price. This… more»
May 31, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pebble Eligible: 1938 Talbot Lago 23T
We don’t come across many barn finds that one would really consider a Pebble Beach contender, but this 1938 Talbot Lago might just have what it takes to be invited to the prestigious Concours. Quite a few Talbot Lagos have… more»
May 23, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Citroen Outpost: 1978 GS Break
If you’re looking for Citroen parts and project cars, it’s safe to say you should head to Toms River, New Jersey. This 1978 Citroen GS Break here on eBay is one of several projects and parts cars the seller says is… more»
May 18, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Forty Years In Storage: 1961 Renault Caravelle
Y at-il des fans de voiture français là-bas? I thought so, and this is a good one! This car wasn’t in a French barn but it was in storage for forty+ years. It’s a 1961 Renault Caravelle and it’s in Romeoville,… more»
May 12, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rescued By A Writer: 1979 Peugeot 504 Diesel
While it’s not pristine by any means, this Peugeot 504 diesel comes with a story. It’s located in Emeryville, California, and is up for sale here on eBay with what I think is an optimistic buy-it-now of $2,500, but lower… more»
May 3, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Farm Find: 1972 Citroen DS21 Estate
From Dustyn F – How did this Citroen end up in the middle of a Colorado farm field? Perhaps it migrated in from Aspen or Telluride or a family moving to the area from somewhere Citroen’s were sold. Even in this reasonable condition… more»
May 2, 2016 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Le French Rabbit: 1982 Renault Le Car
Here’s something you don’t see every day. Even back in the 1970s and ’80s they weren’t too thick, at least in the US. This 1982 Renault 5-Door Le Car is in Bothell, Washington, halfway between Bellevue and Everett, and it’s on… more»
Apr 27, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Suitcase Scooter: 1962 Valmobile
If you’ve been wondering how to carry your transportation in a suitcase, you’re in luck! This 1962 Valmobile is a suitcase-sized scooter that actually folds up into a 75-pound package that you can put in the trunk of your… more»
Apr 24, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Bubble: 1968 Lambretta Willam City
No, this isn’t photoshopped, or photochopped, or any other form of photo trickery; it’s a real car! This is a 1968 Lambretta Willam City and it’s powered by the folks who gave us Lambretta scooters. It’s found on eBay in Warminster, United… more»
