“A Morgan, a Bugatti and a Citroen went into a bar…” Thus must begin the story that begat this 1984 Le Patron — thank you to Barn Finds reader Ira Goldstein for submitting this very unusual find! It’s listed… more»
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May 15, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Massive Barn Find Stash Found in France!
One of my most frequent automotive fantasies involves going off on a hike in search of a forgotten garage full of classic automobiles. I did this a few years ago with a friend off of a tip about a… more»
Mar 29, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French Diesel: 1979 Citroën CX 2500 Pallas
Bonjour. We have only featured a half-dozen Citroëns over the last six months here at Barn Finds, that has to be one of the lowest numbers of any major manufacturer seen here. Let’s bump up that number a bit… more»
Feb 6, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked For 55 Years: 1953 Citroen Traction Avant
I’ll admit that I don’t know a whole lot about Citroens. Usually, when I hear the name Citroen, I think of the DS model with its unique hydraulic suspension and reverse Dustbuster styling. But long before the DS’ inception,… more»
Dec 3, 2019 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Wheeler Dealers: Mike Brewer’s 1971 Citroen Safari
I think if the Cat in the Hat drove a car, it would look like this 1971 Citroen Safari. Why? It just has those goofy looking proportions of an eight-door airport limousine from yesteryear – something that would fit… more»
Dec 3, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Parked Since ’71: 1961 Citroen ID19 Safari Wagon
This 1961 Citroen ID19 Safari Wagon looks promising in these dusty, as-found photos of it languishing in a Tennessee barn. Despite its completeness, there are body issues lurking that will make this either an exceptional parts car or tremendous… more»
Nov 13, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Clean Charleston: 1980 Citroen 2CV
The notion of dressing up a car that’s grown long in the tooth is a phenomenon not limited to domestic automakers. Enter the venerable Citroen 2CV, which had a VW Beetle-like tenacity as it related to its refusal to… more»
Nov 1, 2019 • Exclusives • 21 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Borla’s 1972 Citroen SM!
UPDATE – This Citroen needs to move along, so Mr. Borla has dropped the asking price to $10,000! So take another look and be sure to make an offer via the form at the bottom of the page. When… more»
Sep 19, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Forest Find: 1965 Citroen DS19
Up for sale is a 1965 Citroen DS19 that currently resides in a wooded area near San Rafael, California. It appears to be quite complete and for a car sitting out for quite a while, with no history provided,… more»
Jul 16, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
French Connection: 1973 Citroen Ami 8 Break
French cars are the Rodney Dangerfield of the vehicle world, there’s no question about it. Some people – a few million of them – swear by them and would own nothing else. Here in the U.S., we never really… more»
Jun 27, 2019 • Classifieds • 40 Comments
French Goddess: 1971 Citroen D Super
If you have never looked at one of these amazing cars, you should. Not only was the styling futuristic, but the mechanicals were downright space-age! They featured front-wheel-drive and a “magic carpet ride” hydropneumatic suspension. This one came from… more»
Jun 26, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid French Classic: 1955 Citroen Traction Avant
The success of the Citroen Traction Avant can be measured on two separate levels. The first is that the car managed to remain in production, although undergoing frequent upgrades along the way, for a total of 23-years. The second… more»
Jun 5, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
French Diplomat: 1952 Citroen Traction Avant
When it comes to cars that could be labeled as truly ground-breaking, the Citroen Traction Avant would have to feature in that category. It was a car that brought a number of new ideas to the automotive table, and… more»
May 29, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Your New Food Truck? 1973 Citroen HY Van
When it comes to vintage trucks and vans, it’s hard to deny their appeal strictly from a character standpoint. There’s something about a rig that’s been used for mundane tasks and assignments that survives to live a nice retirement… more»
May 9, 2019 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Meet George Jetson: 1959 Citroen ID 19
We were recently chatting about how groundbreaking in design the Studebaker Hawk was compared to some other offerings at the same time, but this 1959 Citroen ID 19 blows them all out of the water! This futuristic (even now)… more»
Apr 13, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Maserati-Power: 46k Mile 1972 Citroen SM
When it comes to producing quirky and interesting cars, Citroen is a manufacturer with a history littered with more examples than most. From the utilitarian and practical 2CV through to cars like this 1972 SM, there is little chance… more»
