As a Renault owner and fan I’m not quite as scared of these cars as a lot of people seem to be. Whether that’s from direct experience or just repeating rumors and stories that they have heard for decades… more»
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Apr 3, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
How Many Left: 1966 Matra Djet 5
Up for grabs on eBay is an exceedingly rare 1966 Matra Djet 5, a fiberglass-bodied sports coupe that was the world’s first mid-engined production vehicle. Over the course of its production, the Djet enjoyed a colorful competition history and… more»
Feb 28, 2018 • Exclusives • 32 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
As a lifetime AMC fan and also a fan of Renaults, as well as being a Renault Alliance GTA owner, I’m incredibly attracted to this 1985 Renault Alliance DL Convertible. This is a Barn Finds Exclusive and if any… more»
Feb 27, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1963 Renault Caravelle
The Renault Caravelle was a pretty body in search of some more power in the United States. And, I should add, a pretty rusty body in most cases. However, this 1963 model seems to have escaped a lot of the… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • Uncategorized • 56 Comments
Motor Trend CotY Edition: 1983 Renault Alliance
I freely admit to subscribing to Motor Trend for, gulp, almost 40 years – from 1976 to around 2012 or so. I let my long-term subscription lapse a few years ago after realizing that I was saving/hoarding every one,… more»
Dec 7, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Show Car Styling: Craigslist Renault Caravelles
In what is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime event, two Renault Caravelle coupes are up for sale on craigslist sites in California and Missouri. The Caravelle is seldom seen today, despite the company’s desire to overtake the popularity of the VW… more»
Nov 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
Scotty G’s Garage: 1987 Renault GTA
In another installment of Scotty G’s Garage, we’ll take a peek at another unusual car in my small fleet of vehicles. This one is a 1987 Renault GTA and it’s quickly becoming my favorite of the ten or so… more»
Oct 16, 2017 • Stories • 23 Comments
Reader Find: Eduard’s 1974 Renault 12 L
From Eduard P – Last year I received a message on my Facebook page (Renault 12 USA) from a guy asking me to identify the car. He purchased a big building about 8 years ago and the car… more»
Sep 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Freaky French Folly: 1984 Renault Fuego
In keeping with the Scotty G tradition of showing unusual, some would say oddball, vehicles, I present this 1984 Renault Fuego. This fregger (more on that later) is listed on eBay with a somewhat ambitious $4,500 buy it now… more»
Sep 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
French and Therefore Better: 1984 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Rally Replica
Street-going versions of Rally cars typically amount to a stock car with a turbocharged motor, all-wheel-drive, and upgraded suspension. This one is a whole different story. Few if any rally versions differed more radically from their normal models than… more»
Aug 23, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
5,207 Miles from New: 1985 Renault Alliance
Barring the God-awful pictures, this Renault Alliance is claimed to be an extremely low-mileage survivor with a scant 5,207 miles on the clock. Supposedly used by the classic little ‘ol lady, the Alliance is in mostly sound condition aside… more»
Aug 16, 2017 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Cheap French Commuter: 1959 Renault Dauphine
Having sat since 1975, this Renault Dauphine is a sharp looking small car, and was clearly tucked away somewhere nice for the last 42 years. Untouched, this little French machine is going to need some work to hit the… more»
Jul 29, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One Owner GTA: 1987 Renault Alliance
The Renault Alliance was a homely economy car that experienced short-lived success in the U.S. Unfortunately for the brand and enthusiasts alike, the hotted-up GTA didn’t become a staple of the sport compact scene, only appearing for short time… more»
Jun 18, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
9 Eclectic Finds In Pueblo West
Barn Finds reader Huff sent in this very eclectic collection of 9 classics all for sale from a single seller in Pueblo West, Colorado. They are advertised here on craigslist with a request to call if you want a… more»
May 31, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Little Blue Box Update: 1960 Renault Estafette
Look what Jamie found! Leave it to the French to create a van with a cartoon face like this. Scotty wrote this up in January when it was for sale on Craigslist for $3,000. The seller has cleaned it up… more»
May 26, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Voiture Bon Marché: $500 1986 Renault Alliance
This Voiture bon marché, or cheap car, is a 1986 Renault Alliance and it’s in Elk Rapids, Michigan. It can be found on craigslist with an asking price of just $500 or best offer! Cela semble être un bon prix…
