This 1959 Deutsch Bonnet HBR5 is one of about 400 ever built and the seller claims that it has been part of a museum collection for most of its life. When they got it, it wasn’t running, but they… more»
French Classic Cars
Apr 29, 2013 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Paint: 1971 Renault R-10
Here is a car you don’t see anymore and some people would argue that is a good thing. Few people loved these Renaults, but we like this one. This 1971 Renault R-10 had been in dry storage for over 30… more»
Apr 25, 2013 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Movie Prop: 1980 Renault LeCar
We wouldn’t normally feature an eighties econobox, but this one is so unique we couldn’t resist. It is the North American version of the best selling Renault 5. They were praised for their practicality and a few even did… more»
Feb 4, 2013 • For Sale • 34 Comments
August Fun: 1965 Citroën Ami 6 Berline
We haven’t featured any good oddball cars for while, so here is one for you. This is a 1965 Citroën Ami 6 Berline and we doubt that few of you have ever seen one. Citroën actually sold a ton… more»
Jan 6, 2013 • For Sale • 13 Comments
French Barn Find: 1957 Citroen ID19P
The Citroen DS was a showcase of advanced technology and quirky styling, but shortly after its release in 1955 the French manufacture realized they needed a cheaper version to be appealing to a wider market. This led to the… more»
Dec 20, 2012 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Bug Beater: 1962 Renault Caravelle
When the French automaker Renault saw the incredible success of Volkswagen’s Beetle in the American market, they knew they needed to build a competitor for the affordable rear mount VW. So they set about building a small and affordable… more»
Nov 21, 2012 • For Sale • 7 Comments
French Amazon: 1960 Peugeot 403 Wagon
To wrap up Wagon Wednesday, we have a 1960 Peugeot 403 wagon. Peugeot was right along side Volvo when they started building wagons and some will argue that they were the better of the two. We will let you… more»
Nov 1, 2012 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Safari Wagon: 1969 Citroen DS
If you value the utility of a wagon, but feel that Volvos are too mainstream, then this may the perfect vehicle for you. This 1969 Citroen DS wagon exudes eccentric French charm while still being functional. It has been… more»
Sep 19, 2012 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Short Notice: 1972 Citroen SM
We are late finding this one, as the auction is ending in just 3 hours, but we had to feature it because Citroen SMs do not come along very often. With their quirky French styling and Maserati engine, there… more»
Aug 6, 2012 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Panhard Dyna Stockpile
We have featured a few of these fish-faced frencies before. Love ’em or hate ’em, there is no denying that the Panhard Dyna was one of the most unique cars ever built. They can be hard to find on… more»
Jul 13, 2012 • For Sale • 12 Comments
A French Mexican: 1971 Alpine A110 GT4
If you’ve been on the hunt for a car that is exotic, handcrafted, exclusive, yet affordable this Mexican built 1971 Alpine A110 GT4 Dinalpin might be the car for you. These cars were handcrafted in Mexico and only 118… more»
Jul 10, 2012 • For Sale • 7 Comments
French Barn Find: 1963 Renault Caravelle
When it comes to unique and unusual cars, there is one country that stands out above all the rest and that’s France. Some of the most interesting cars ever built have come out of France, but few French cars… more»
May 31, 2012 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Field Find: 1961 Renault Caravelle
There was a time when French cars competed for sales in the US with the best small cars that Europe had to offer, particularly Germany’s VW and England’s BMC. The main French competitor was Renault, which has a storied… more»
Apr 16, 2012 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sporting Intentions: 1961 Facel Facellia
Facel Vegas were elegant French cars with large American V8 engines up front. They were typically purchased by well-to-do famous people. Pablo Picasso even had one. When the firm decided to compete in the budding sports car market they… more»
Apr 8, 2012 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Pebble Beach Golf Cart: 1964 Voisin Biscuter 100
If you follow the Concours d’Elegance events, you will know that a Voisin won this last year at Pebble Beach. It demonstrated some unique French engineering and has brought some attention to the marque. There are bound to be… more»
Jan 30, 2012 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Frenchman in Montana: 1955 Panhard Dyna Z
UPDATE 1/31/12 – Sold for the BIN price of $9,500. If the Citroen wasn’t strange enough for you, may we present this 1955 Panhard Dyna Z. Still French, but even more rare, this Panhard was also a cutting edge… more»
