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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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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»
