Classic French cars have a unique flavor, the kind that compels you to dress up to drive them. It even feels good to say names like Bugatti, Peugot, Renault, and Citroen. To Americans, they look like they were designed for Brigitte Bardot types with a few special racecars for the Alain Prost contingent. Classic French cars aren’t for everyone but for those looking for a different automotive experience we present five for sale now across Europe.
The car: 1967 Citroen DS 21
Price: €34,500
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
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The DS 21 was poetically designed by an Italian sculptor and French aeronautical engineer. In addition to the design, the advanced mechanicals make this classic a significant piece of history. The DS 21 even won multiple rally events. This DS has just over 100,000 kilometers and was completely restored in 2003.
The car: 1968 Renault Caravelle
Price: €16,500
Location: Kalletal, Germany
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The Caravelle departs from the typical lightweight roadster category with a rear-mounted small-displacement engine paired to a three speed. This Renault is described as in very good condition and has only 64,000 kilometers on the clock.
The car: 1967 Citroen 2CV
Price: €5,300
Location: Burgos, Spain
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Undiscovered by North American hipsters (for now), the 2CV is to France what the Beetle is to Germany; a truly basic peoples’ car. The 2CV spanned forty years of production, powered by an air-cooled engine with output increasing over the years from nine to 29 hp. 2CVs are plentiful and can be maintained with minimal wrenching skills. This Citroen is listed as 99% original.
The car: 1933 Bugatti 35 Pur Sang
Price: €240,000
Location: Avignon, France
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Before selling status symbols, limited editions, and absurdly fast cars, Bugatti hand built one of the most winning racecars known as the 35. At its zenith, the 35 averaged fourteen race wins per week globally. You would likely have the only 35 at your local car gathering. This Bugatti is available in the country of its birth. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of them, rather it’s a Pur Sang replica, but it is built using the same methods employed by Bugatti eighty years ago and costs a fraction of what an authentic 35 would cost.
The car: 1973 Citroen DS 213 Cabriolet
Price: €69,950
Location: Waldsee, Germany
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The exquisite Citroen DS 23 Cabriolet epitomizes classic French design. They should be tastefully driven through the Alps while listening to Edith Piaf. The Cabriolet wouldn’t look out of place parked between a Daytona and Espada in Monoco. This DS was restored in 2013 and finished in palladium silver with a brown leather interior.
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Petrolicious makes no claim as to the accuracy of the information contained in the car’s original listing, nor will it be held responsible for any errors in said information. If you’re interested in any of these cars, do your homework and research extensively before you buy.
