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»
French Classic Cars
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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He Won’t Junk It: 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo
The seller of this rare 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan uses a rather dramatic backdrop to get his point across – the soon-to-be-carcasses of piles of junk vehicles that tower over this French sport saloon. But not to worry,… more»
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British Barn Find: Peugeot 305 Panel Van
This Peugeot 305 Panel Van is in March, United Kingdom, about a half-hour east of Peterborough. The seller doesn’t list a year of manufacturer but they trickled out the vans for a few years after production of the saloon and… more»
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It’s Greek To Me: 1983 NAMCO Pony-Citroën
Have you heard of NAMCO? National Motor Company is based in Greece and their somewhat turbulent early history goes back to 1957 as a company called FARCO. They were gobbled up by Chrysler not long after and were reborn… more»
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Macro Micro Project: Vespa 400
If you like to pack a bunch of small vehicles into your garage like some of us do (I’m not naming any names), this one may be for you. This is a 19-something Vespa 400! The seller doesn’t list… more»
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Dynamic Dyna: 1950 Panhard Dyna X84
The Panhard company sold their first car in 1890, a half-dozen years before Henry Sr. sold his first Quadricycle in 1896. This 1950 Panhard Dyna X84 came sixty years after Panhard’s first attempt and it’s a peach. It’s found about a half-hour… more»
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Last Gasp: 1987 Renault Alliance GTA
Barn Finds writer, Jamie, wrote about a couple of Renault GTAs thirteen months ago that seemed like great deals. This 1987 Renault GTA, found on eBay in Quebec, Canada, is about as close as a person will probably ever get to… more»
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Am I Blue? 1955 Citroen Traction Avant 11 B
Some of us find the looks of this old Citroen listed on craigslist in Simi Valley, California as quite, well, lovely and the $8,500 asking doesn’t seem too outrageous. The Traction Avant, front wheel drive in English, was not the… more»
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American Power: 1959 Facel Vega HK500
There’s no question that European manufacturers are skilled at building beautiful cars that are fun to drive, but they just couldn’t build engines like American manufacturers did in the ’50s and ’60s. And that’s why I love the Facel… more»
