It may not look like much today, but this Citroen SM was once one of the grandest touring cars of them all. It combined the smooth riding suspension of Citroen’s famous DS with a Maserati V6. Sounds exotic, doesn’t… more»
French Classic Cars
Aug 25, 2014 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1969 Citroen DS for $2,900
I have secretly been lusting after a Citroen DS for a while now. Weird, I know, but there is just something about these quirky French cars that gets me going. Maybe it’s the adjustable hydro-pneumatic suspension? Or perhaps it’s… more»
May 13, 2014 • For Sale • 17 Comments
French Nomenclature: 1960 Renault 4CV
For all their issues, quirks, and peculiarities, there is just something about French cars that fascinates us. We love the unusual and simplistic engineering, but we have to admit some of the names they gave their cars were less… more»
Mar 16, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
5 Citroens for $3,000
We have seen cars stored under porches, from the rafters, and even inside a grocery store, but we have never seen anything like this. Normally people stick cars in storage containers, not on top of them! These ones have… more»
Dec 30, 2013 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Citroen DS19 Desert Find
Robert M. stumbled upon this 1966 Citroen DS19 here on Reno’s craigslist and thought it might be of interest to some of our readers. We have featured a number of these quirky French cars, but one of the problems… more»
Nov 1, 2013 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Another Citroën in Wisconsin
We aren’t sure why people derive pleasure from vandalizing other people’s property, especially those that target old cars. Why damage a classic car that is already hard up and in need of attention? The seller of the Citroën Wagons… more»
Oct 29, 2013 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Adult Pedal Car: 1953 Mochet CM-125Y
We aren’t sure why, but there is something appealing about vintage microcars. Perhaps it’s the fact that they are quirky or maybe it’s that they are so easy to work on. When we came across this Charles Mochet 125Y,… more»
Oct 28, 2013 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Citroens in a Wisconsin Barn
We have heard stories of the incredible barn finds hiding in Wisconsin, but never did we think we would come across a barn like this. It is full of European cars, including several seemingly out of place French built… more»
Sep 11, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 9 Comments
Google Maps Sighting: Flea Market Citroen
After featuring the optimistically priced roadside BMW, I was reminded of a Citroen that is parked along the highway at a perpetual flea market in Montana. I have thought about stopping many times, but always seem to miss the exit. I have tried calling… more»
Sep 9, 2013 • For Sale • 27 Comments
French FWD: 1937 Citroen Traction Avant
Front wheel drive and unibody construction are common features of modern automobiles, but back in the thirties they were unheard of. Consumers were nervous that unitized bodies bodies would not offer the strength provided by a frame and the… more»
Sep 5, 2013 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Racing Heritage: 1978 Renault 17 Gordini
Gordini is to Renault what Abarth is to Fiat. Gordini was a sports car builder who helped Renault with their race cars in the sixties. Renault later purchased the company and used the name on their high-performance offerings. When… more»
Aug 24, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 14 Comments
Back Alley Simca Sighting
While driving down an gravel alley yesterday, I wondered if there might be any old cars stashed nearby. Within seconds of having that thought I looked to me left and was greeted by this sight. At first I thought… more»
Aug 14, 2013 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Green Orbs: 1972 Citroen SM
We love the idea of driving a Maserati powered Citroen. That combination of power and cushy ride turned a bland car into a great grand tourer. The looks may take some getting used to, but once you drive an… more»
Aug 8, 2013 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Reader Ride: 1961 Renault Dauphine
Update 8/13/13 – Another price drop to $1,200. Update 8/10/13 – Bruce has decided to lower his price to $1,500. A friend of reader Bruce G found this low mileage 1961 Renault Dauphine that had been parked in a… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Second Chance: 1970 Renault R10
You may have missed out on the Simca, but we doubt you could get any closer with this one. It’s a 1970 Renault R10 and we assume the driving experience will be very similar. It’s also a rear-engined French… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
33k Mile 1966 Simca 1000
This 1966 Simca is claimed to have only covered 33k miles before being stashed away in a garage sometime in the eighties. The current owner has since freshened up the engine and gotten it running again, but it still… more»
