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»
French Classic Cars
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Baby DB: 1959 Deutsch Bonnet HBR5
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
