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»
French Classic Cars
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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…
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Restored Red R5: 1978 Renault Le Car
The seller says that “this thing is so much fun it should be illegal!” I haven’t driven one in close to four decades but I do remember it being a fun little car at the time. This 1978 Renault Le… more»
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Affordable Exotica: 1972 Citroen SM
The Citroen SM has become quite popular among collectors of exotics and fans of French automobiles alike, which has priced them out of reach for many hobbyists. Despite their superior driving dynamics, complex equipment and a propensity for rust make… more»
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The Weird 2 Project: 1969 Citroen DS21
Sometimes, the license plate is as interesting as the car it’s attached to. The plate on this 1969 Citroen ZX DS21 spells out “Weird 2,” which could indicate there’s another oddball in the original owner’s collection with the plate… more»
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Ready to Deal: Muscle Cars & Drivers in Montana
Here’s an interesting listing found on craigslist in Montana: seemingly, a wheeler dealer of sorts who doesn’t necessarily have the cash on hand to buy the car or truck of his choosing, but is willing to make any number… more»
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Standing Ovation? 1984 AMC Renault Encore
The Renault / AMC years were interesting ones, and the offspring of this marriage are still spotted in the wild today. Unfortunately introduced just about the time competition from Japan was ramping up and fuel prices were trending down, the… more»
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Little Boat: 1923 Citroën ZX Deluxe Drophead
Usually when a car is described as a boat you think of something about 20 feet long. This Citroen listed on eBay is not quite what you think of when you think of a boat-tail. Citroen has built some… more»
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LeLectric Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard
For those of you who don’t care for the regular LeCar powertrain, or those of you who lament anyone “ruining” a perfectly good car to turn it into a battery-powered car, this one is for you! This unusual ride… more»
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French Survivor: 1954 Peugeot 203
Often many of the French automobiles we feature here on Barn Finds are unusual, or different, from many automobiles built through time. This 1954 Peugeot 203 is a simple, yet stately looking sedan, not all that different from some of… more»
