French Classic Cars

Mar 4, 2016 6:30am MDT • For Sale • 14 Comments

Just One More Thing: 1960 Peugeot 403

Lieutenant Columbo had a much cooler version of this car – his being a 2-door convertible – but he would have had more room for his dog in this sedan. This 1960 Peugeot 403 sedan, found here on craigslist in Albany,… more»

Mar 2, 2016 12:30pm MDT • For Sale • 23 Comments

California Legal: 1985 Renault R5

While we often point to the MK1 VW GTi or the Honda CRX as the benchmarks for hot hatches in the U.S., there are other vehicles that will truly put some hair on your chest while keeping with the… more»

Feb 22, 2016 8:00am MDT • For Sale • 12 Comments

Sixteen Or More Oddball Imports For Sale In New Mexico

Thanks to reader Bentleyguy for sending in this great find! There are a total of at least sixteen foreign cars offered for sale, and some are very unusual. They range from looking like a tuneup would have them ready… more»

Feb 9, 2016 8:00pm MDT • For Sale • 12 Comments

Parlez Vous Francais? 1956 Renault 4CV

California does it again, have you ever seen a 1956 Renault 4CV before? Here’s one for sale on craigslist in San Diego that has had a very nicely done makeover.

Feb 4, 2016 9:30pm MDT • For Sale • 27 Comments

Pardon My French: 1960 Simca Aronde

My French is a little rusty, but according to Wikipedia, SIMCA is an acronym that loosely translates to Society of Industrial Mechanical and Coachwork Automobile…manufacturers. Or something like that.

Dec 29, 2015 6:30am MDT • For Sale • 13 Comments

Attention Citroen Collectors!

Citroen didn’t sell many cars in the US so most of us have no automotive memories of these strange machines. One of Citroen’s cars was the 2CV and its variants, produced from 1948 until 1990 for markets all over… more»

Dec 26, 2015 2:00pm MDT • For Sale • 12 Comments

French Model A: 1928 Citroen AC4

This design was a big departure from previous Citrones and was influenced by American cars. It has the general shape of many American cars from the 1920s with some unique French touches. It’s located in Princeville, IL and is listed here… more»

Dec 16, 2015 9:30pm MDT • For Sale • 8 Comments

Gallic People Mover: 1964 Peugeot 404 Wagon

Reader Dean B. writes: Not the car that the Citroen wagons were, but appears in MUCH better condition. Address in the ad says tomoxo – that is the Canadian postal code for Eckville, Alberta, north and west of Calgary. The… more»

Dec 15, 2015 11:00pm MDT • For Sale • 13 Comments

Dirty French Project: 1968 Citroen 2CV

We featured a clean appearing 1975 Citroen 2CV here back in November, you’ll to look at as a reference. “Clean” is not a term that comes to mind when you see this 1968 2CV. Listed here on craigslist in Chicago, Illinois, this… more»

Dec 14, 2015 3:30pm MDT • For Sale • 35 Comments

Make Offer: Citroen Safari Wagon Projects

After a day of stomping around junkyards, I tried my luck at one final yard in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. After having my request to check out an old 3-Series spurned, I wandered down the street to a European repair… more»

Dec 9, 2015 8:00am MDT • For Sale • 18 Comments

Intact Gallic Sedan: 1968 Peugeot 404

Looking remarkably good for it’s years (the seller says “92% intact”), this unusual mid-60’s French sedan is residing in Oceanside, California, and is being auctioned off here on eBay where bidding is just over $1,000 but the reserve has not yet been… more»

Dec 4, 2015 9:30am MDT • For Sale • 14 Comments