As someone who just exited French car ownership, I can say that I’m forever tarnished for finding these oddballs surprisingly cool. I sold my 1988 Peugeot 505 wagon not too long ago, and while it was the right time… more»
French Classic Cars
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Poor Man’s Bugatti: 1929 Amilcar Type M3
UPDATE 4/8/2022 – When we last featured this sweet Amilcar M3, it was listed on craigslist with a $15k asking price. It’s resurfaced but is now listed here on eBay with an asking price of $18,000 and the option… more»
Apr 5, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
French Wagon: 1953 Peugeot 203
The 203 was Peugeot’s first new car introduced after World War II. It was a small family automobile that the French manufacturer built from 1948-60. Though not many were sold in the U.S., its styling would be reminiscent of… more»
Mar 27, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Vantastic 1964 Citroen AK 400
The first time I saw one of these little Citroen “Tin Snails” (as they’re called in their native France) was in the movie “American Graffiti.” Richard Dreyfuss’s character, Curt Henderson, had a blue one parked at Mel’s Drive-in. I… more»
Mar 26, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare 1972 Citroen DS Wagon Barn Find
When Citroen removed the covers from its DS model at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the motoring press and buying public issued a collective gasp. The DS was unlike anything the automotive world had ever seen, with groundbreaking aerodynamics…. more»
Mar 25, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Beach Season Ride: 1969 Citroen Mehari
Barn Finds reader Chuck F. must know me pretty well by this point, as he sent in a tip for this 1969 Citroen Mehari with my name specifically called out on it. Chuck, for that reason alone, I’m buying… more»
Mar 24, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Slightly Modified 1979 Renault 12
I don’t know if clothing fashions differed significantly between France and the US in 1979, but automotive writers sure had different viewpoints about the Renault 12. French auto writers loved it and US writers, well, not so much. This… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1-Of-2: 1939 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet
Have you ever been in the middle of a restoration project and wondered how many other people are working on the same make and model vehicle, making the same progress, and buying the same aftermarket reproduction parts as you… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Farm Use Vehicle: 1970 Citroën 2CV
The Citroën 2CV is French-built, air-cooled front-engine, front-wheel-drive, small family car. Often referred to as an “umbrella on wheels” due to its interesting shape, it was produced from 1948-90. Due to their low engine displacement, the cars were never… more»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Family Since ’25: 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B
There are barn finds and then there are rediscovered treasures of art and engineering– treasures like this 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6B. This interwar classic is listed here on Artcurial, lot 108 in an auction concluding on March 18. Although the… more»
Feb 26, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet par Labourdette Survivor
Sometimes the story of a certain car is even better than the car itself. In the case of this 1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet, both the car and its discovery are equally fascinating. This Bugatti is a stunning original,… more»
Feb 24, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Formula Racer With History: 1954 DB Monomill
Just a quick heads-up, the listing for this 1954 DB Monomill is in French but you should be able to invoke your browser translater unless, of course, you are fluent. The story of DB was short-lived but not without… more»
Feb 19, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
French Collection: Citroen Project Assortment
There are certain parts of each state where anything is possible as it relates to the vehicles you can collect and the number of them you can store on your property without being hassled. The seller of this assortment… more»
Feb 14, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
55K Original Miles: 1979 Citroën CX Pallas
I have had a fascination with French cars lately, a condition I attribute to visiting the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida. They have a wonderful collection of antique automobiles with one of the best collections of… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desirable 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM 2.7L
The Citroen SM is one of those vehicles that is tantalizing to enthusiasts for completely obvious reasons. Yes, its looks are off-putting to some, but overall, this car has all the ingredients that help to explain why good men… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
73k Miles: 1973 Citroen SM
Citroen has put out many quirky-looking cars, which were often high performance and full of unique tech. This 1973 Citroen SM is a great example of that. It’s running and driving and appears to be in pretty good condition…. more»
