As anyone who has seen the documentary “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” knows, the French are very different than both their American and their European brethren. This fascinating country is filled with folks who have a contrary outlook and have… more»
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Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini
Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»
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48K-Mile Survivor: 1983 Renault Le Car
The Renault 5, sometimes called the R5, sold a few million copies around the world but never caught on in the U.S., despite being offered by 1,300 AMC dealers. It was a fun car to drive, even with just… more»
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Barn Find! 1967 Citroën ID 21F Safari
Recently in these pages I wrote up that snail on wheels, the Citroën 2CV6, and today here we have a barn-find Safari. This wagon was pulled from its resting place after sitting for forty years. Its story is another… more»
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Restored in Europe: 1986 Citroen 2CV6
What is a great car? Is it rare and beautiful? Is it a technological breakthrough? Or is it a vehicle that makes it possible for everyman to drive? Did Henry Ford make all of us Barn Finders enthusiasts? Or… more»
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Update: Only One in the US? Renault Coupe Cabriolet
UPDATE – This unusual Renault has cropped up yet again, now marked down to $8000 and listed here on facebook Marketplace. T.J. spotted it for us; the car is still hanging around Colorado, now in Franktown. This Renault has… more»
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Five-Speed Manual! 1972 Citroën D Super
Citroën’s introduction of the Traction Avant in 1934 was bold enough, but the company sealed its reputation as an innovator when it launched the DS in 1955. Over its twenty year production, more than 1.4 million versions of the… more»
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Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale
Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»
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Small-Block Transplant: 1967 Citroën 2CV
People have been bolting larger and more powerful engines into cars for many decades, and it is this practice that spawned such classics as the Sunbeam Tiger. However, this 1967 Citroën 2CV left me scratching my head from the… more»
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AMC-Sold Barn Find: 1983 Renault Fuego
Before Chrysler purchased American Motors in 1987, Renault came to the rescue (for a while) in the late 1970s. Unlike Chrysler, which mainly wanted Jeep, Renault was looking for a manufacturing and sales footprint in the U.S. to grow… more»
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Perennial Project Car: 1973 Citroën SM
Is the Citroen SM ever not a project car? Even when in peak running condition, these French exotics require a fair amount of upkeep and even more owner loyalty to keep running reliably. However, we still see so many… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Citroën DS19
Few cars have created such a sensation upon their release as the Citroën DS19. From its unique, aerodynamically efficient styling to its radical suspension, the DS pushed the boundaries of what was possible in automotive engineering. It enjoyed an… more»
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Scorched But Still Spendy: 1934 Hispano Suiza J12 Vanvooren Cabriolet
Have you ever experienced a disaster with a car you just finished restoring? I managed to wreck part of my first lacquer paint job (Dove Grey) on an MGA I was restoring, by pumping gas into the trunk: I… more»
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Weird Wagon: 1991 Citroen BX 19 TZI
Citroën’s seemingly relentless quest to answer the question, “How can we make it more weird?” brought the BX to market in 1982, and this 1991 Citroën BX 19 TZI Five-Door Estate (wagon) in New Waverly, Texas packs some delightful… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Peugeot 504 Sedan
Peugeot enjoyed a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s for producing some of the most rugged and dependable vehicles to emerge from a European production line. This 1971 504 Sedan is no exception and could serve its new owner… more»
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1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport Roadster by Figoni
Time for a rare car, representing a montage of historical figures. The hero of this story must be Vittorio Jano, creator of the sensational engine at the heart of this Alfa. Following the 6C (six-cylinder) 1500, the new 1750… more»
