French car manufacturers have always had the uncanny ability to create interesting, quirky, and ground-breaking cars, and the Fuego is a perfect example of that ability. Launched in the US in 1982 and sold through AMC dealerships, it is… more»
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Jan 13, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French AMC: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
UPDATE 1/13/19 – The bidders didn’t meet the seller’s reserve back in April of 2018 when this incredible 1985 Renault Alliance convertible was listed on eBay. They now have it listed here on Craigslist with a reduced price of $4,900… more»
Jan 5, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Second Owner R5: 1980 Renault Le Car
As if AMC’s showrooms weren’t already filled with the most unusual cars on the planet, along came the Renault era. This 1980 Renault Le Car can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,900 or best… more»
Dec 27, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Automatique Équipé: 1970 Renault 16 TA
The seller describes this 1970 Renault 16 TA as “Lovely, strange, and wonderful” – I would agree. I have evolved into being a fairly big fan of Renaults after getting my 1987 GTA almost two years ago now. This green… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Make Mine a Gordini: 1963 Renault Dauphine
The Renault Dauphine is one of those early European economy cars that lingers on classifieds pages as an affordable entry into vintage automobile ownership. If you can get over the lack of speed, the Dauphine is a much more… more»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Just Immaculate: 1962 Renault Dauphine
Conceived as the replacement for the 4CV, the Renault Dauphine was built between 1956 and 1967. During its 11 year model run more than two million cars rolled off the production line, but like so many cars of the… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Really Rare Renault: 1984 Renault Rodeo
One of my best friends has a son who is, or at least was, heavily into Legos. He would build some amazing creations. It probably helped that my friend is an architect so their kids were around creative parents… more»
Oct 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Soft Roader: 1977 Renault Rodeo 6
Renault has made some curious vehicles over the years, and this one is right up there with the best of them: an “off-road” vehicle known as the Rodeo 6. This one is not surprisingly listed for sale in Poland,… more»
Oct 8, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Winnebago Built: 1990 Renault LeSharo
I know many of you are waiting with fierce anticipation of updates to my 1981 Toyota HiAce project, and I’ve not forgotten you – but the camper conversion is still a few months (years?) away, so this 1990 Renault… more»
Oct 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Long Before Tesla: 1969 Mars II Electric
It’s no secret that electric cars are nothing new, but we tend to think that there was a vast gulf between the electric broughams of the early days of automobility and the advent of the modern electric era with… more»
Sep 25, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
French Connection: 1957 Devin Renault Special
Devins are sought after kit cars for a variety of their reasons, including heritage and rarity, but also because they were well-built kits back in the day. They utilized a variety of floor pans and engines, with some even… more»
Sep 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Foregone Conclusion: 1981 Renault 4 F6
“It’s like those French have a different word for everything”, to quote a famous Steve Martin comedy bit. This Renault 4 F6 van, or fourgonnette, is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,399 and it’s located in Maurertown,… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
En Francais: 1962 Renault Caravelle Project Package
Ask almost anyone to name a rear engine sporting car from the late fifties-early sixties time period and you’ll probably hear Karmann-Ghia. Say Renault Caravelle and you’ll likely get a blank stare. That may be what’s going on with… more»
Jul 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
1 of 54! 1984 Renault GTA Alpine V6 GT
Wearing classic ’80s monochrome white, this 1984 Renault GTA Alpine V6 GT may represent the ultimate specimen on the planet, a claim easier to quantify than most considering only 54 were built. This 17,500 mile time capsule in Miami,… more»
Jul 2, 2018 • Success Stories • 19 Comments
Success Story: 1967 Renault R10
One of the best and most rewards part of what we do here at Barn Finds is hearing that we helped someone save a classic car, especially one that the new owner is truly passionate about. So when we… more»
Jun 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Upgraded Technology: 1980 Lectric Leopard
EVs aren’t quite “all the rage” as some folks think they are with just a tiny percentage of sales going to battery-powered vehicles. Conversion companies have come and gone over the decades and some of them produced some pretty… more»
