Often, cars are not all that different from those of us that own them: as we get old, systems and the body that houses them can slow down and become vulnerable to forces that never used to affect us,… more»
French Classic Cars
May 21, 2015 • Events For Sale • 12 Comments
Facel Vega Found In Hollywood!
The guys over at Lucky Auctions just let us know about a 1963 Facel Vega Facel II that was recently pulled out of a garage in Hollywood. It may not look it in the photos, but when this car was… more»
Apr 30, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1952 Citroën Traction Avant: Game-changer
If you open almost any book about achievements in automotive history, the Citroën Traction Avant will likely grace at least one page. These front-drivers were considered revolutionary in their day, both for the drivetrain configuration and the ample space… more»
Apr 17, 2015 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Melting Pot of Style: 1964 Facel Vega Facel III
Update 4/17/15 – Looks like this Facel Vega is still on the market. It has been relisted a couple of times, but is having a hard time generating a bid much higher than $20k. That’s a lot of money,… more»
Apr 9, 2015 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Chargrilled: 1937 Panhard et Levassor Dynamic
It may be hard to tell from the charred remains, but this was once an achingly beautiful 1937 Panhard et Levassor Dynamic Parisienne X77. Sounds fancy doesn’t it? Well, it was! Panhard et Levassor was a French manufacturer, so… more»
Apr 9, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1970 Citroen DS: Grandpa’s Au Revoir
It’s rare to find these classic Citroens in working condition when they do pop up, and restored ones are commanding a serious premium as of late. This 1970 example here on eBay is cheap at the moment, with no… more»
Apr 9, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Huge Citroen DS Stash!
The boys over at Bring a Trailer just featured this stash of Citroen DSs and I thought it deserved a mention here too. There are about 40 cars and prices range from $1k to $4k depending on condition and… more»
Apr 1, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Tiny Oddity: 1953 Mochet CM-125Y
This tiny little French microcar looks like you could put it in a large closet for storage! It’s located in Hopatcong, New Jersey and is for sale here on eBay with a buy-it-now of $5,000 but inviting offers. Short… more»
Mar 29, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Rarity: 1960 Renault Caravelle Convertible
This certainly is an unusual one! Caravelles were produced for 10 years, and although over 100,000 were produced the survival rate is very low, especially on this side of the Atlantic. This one is currently in what looks like… more»
Mar 4, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Franco-Italian Wonders: Two Citroen SMs
My introduction to the Citroen SM was reading an Automobile Quarterly article on the SM in 1970. I thought it was a concept car, nothing that sleek could actually be a production car, right? Not only did Citroen produce… more»
Mar 3, 2015 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Two French Follies: Renault GTA’s
I have a typical American trait of rooting for the underdog. Naturally, I liked AMC products growing up, and even got in trouble in elementary school when I drew a poster of the new AMC cars for 1975 when… more»
Jan 17, 2015 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Cold As Ice: 1983 Renault Fuego Turbo
A few years ago, I stumbled across a very complete Renault Fuego Turbo in a long-forgotten salvage yard. It’s still there today, behind a 1980s Camry and alongside a fence that houses a dog run, complete with requisite junkyard… more»
Jan 12, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fearless Frenchie: 1961 Citroën ID-19
The cars that tend to catch our eyes often fall into two categories: specimens that are destined for curator-like care to ensure their history is preserved, and long-forgotten projects that neither run nor drive and often have more than… more»
Jan 8, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1955 Citroen 2CV
The Citroen 2CV has long been a fascination of mine. Next door to my grandmother was a Lebanese family that owned a red one for many, many years. The car resided in the basement of the home in the… more»
Dec 12, 2014 • For Sale • 23 Comments
French Class: 1961 Peugeot 403
Fans of the TV show Columbo will recall this front end (although he drove a cabriolet version). As an unabashed fan of the Peugeot 505 wagon I used to own, this solid looking Peugeot 403 caught my eye here… more»
Oct 7, 2014 • For Sale • 51 Comments
French Oddity: 1960 Panhard PL 17
If you’re the type who is always on the hunt for oddball cars, boy do I have one for you! The French brand Panhard is likely best known for the odd looking, but advanced Dyna Z. If the Dyna… more»
