The Medallion is probably the least remembered American Motors car. That’s because it was built by Renault in France and sold at Jeep-Eagle dealers after Chrysler bought into AMC in 1987. They were supposed to be sold at both… more»
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Euro-Spec: 1975 Peugeot 604 SL
In the 1970s, several car makers were gaining traction in the flourishing luxury car niche. Mercedes’ W116 S-class, BMW’s E9 series, Jaguar’s XJs, and American models from Cadillac and Lincoln were selling for premium prices, helping fund growth at… more»
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Project or Parts: 1960 Renault Caravelle
The Caravelle is one more bit of evidence that the Volkswagen Beetle changed motoring forever: it was the existence of the Beetle and its offspring, the Karmann Ghia, that motivated Renault to design a car to compete with Germany’s… more»
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1960 Facel Vega Excellence EX1 Sedan
We’re looking at one of only about 2900 cars made by Facel Vega during its decade of automobile production. The company was founded in 1939 to make aviation parts; later, it built bodies for Simca, Ford in France, Delahaye,… more»
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No Reserve Three-Wheeler: 1976 Lomax 223
Here’s a British body paired with French mechanicals – what could go wrong! The Lomax is a kit car provided from 1982 first by Lomax Motor Company; later iterations were available from Mumford Motors, then Cradley Motors, which dissolved… more»
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French Oddity: 1987 Citroen CX 2500 Prestige
You like weird. You don’t care what other people think. You’re a fan of the French Revolution. All of these might be reasons to take a look at this 1987 Citroen CX 2500 Prestige. It’s featured on ebay with… more»
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Widebody Rarity: 2001 Renault Clio V6 Sport
One of the more entertaining aspects of our hobby is when a car comes along that represents a point when manufacturers were far less cautious. These days, most cars are safely sanitized for consumer use, even the most hairy… more»
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One Bolt Fenders: 1972 Citroen DS Wagon
This blue Citroen DS wagon looks like the sort of cool French classic that makes you stop and take a second look – but don’t let that beautiful body style fool you. Based on the photos from the eBay… more»
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French Commuter: 1980 Citroen Dyane
Citroen’s 2CV remains one of the more recognized European vehicles around the world, owing to its VW Beetle-like popularity in places including its home country of France as well as Italy. The 2CV was even sold briefly in the… more»
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Fun in the Sun: 1970 Citroen Mehari Project
Let’s see, how many beach cars can we name? The Mini Moke, Fiat Jolly, maybe the VW Thing, Meyers Manx… then the weird ones, like the Honda Vamos and today’s special – the Citroën Mehari. Find this beachy project… more»
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European With American Muscle: 1958 Facel Vega FV3B Coupe
This 1958 Facel Vega FV3B represents a fascinating slice of postwar European luxury, blending French design flair with American V8 power. Listed here on eBay and offered with a clean California title, this coupe is one of an estimated… more»
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Turbo-Diesel: 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 Diesel
UPDATE – We just saw this 1986 Jeep Comanche X 4×4 with a unusual Renault diesel engine a month ago, and Mike F. noticed that the seller lowered their asking price and sent in the tip again. Thanks, Mike!… more»
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French Flair: 1960 Facel Vega HK500
Rare. Powerful. Celebrity magnet. From a company that specialized in metal-bending for other car makers came the Facel Vega HK500, radiating that French “we do things differently” kind of charm. Why did a metal-bender decide to develop its own… more»
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French Rarity: 1988 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
It’s French. It’s turbocharged. It’s as fast as any supercar of the era. And most likely, you’ve never seen one. The Grand Tourisme Alpine was conceived after Renault purchased Alpine in 1974 to save the niche company from bankruptcy. Alpine… more»
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Coca-Cola Owned? 1960 Peugeot D4
Old delivery vans: why do we love them? In effect, this 1960 Peugeot D4 is a workhorse and a slow one at that, but its charm is undeniable. The cherry on top is the Coca-Cola livery, which is anyone’s… more»
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24K Original Miles: 1985 Renault 5 Turbo 2
For those of you who are fans of 1980s tuner cars, the word “homologation” carries significant meaning. This is basically the process whereby manufacturers earmark a small batch of vehicles for sale to the public as a means of… more»
