The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Random French classics          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Classic Cars View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:41 pm    Post subject: Random French classics Citroen 2CV Bijou: Citroen 2CV Radar: A strange opening rear door on this 2CV, I don't know anything about it: Peugoet 505 Super Production: 4 cylinder, 403bhp, 1210kgs.  0-60 in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 164mph. What's this?: 1971 504 Break Riviera: Only 3 were made, it's believed that only 1 now survives. Back to top Colin Turbocharged My Car: Audi S6 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 2635 Location: Bristol Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:47 pm    Post subject: Some real novelties, there. Never seen the 504 Riviera ever before... I wonder where the 1 survivor is? Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:49 pm    Post subject: Colin wrote: Some real novelties, there. Never seen the 504 Riviera ever before... I wonder where the 1 survivor is? In Spain apparently. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:51 pm    Post subject: Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:21 pm    Post subject: More: Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:11 pm    Post subject: Back to top kraftwerk Twin-charged My Car: Mercedes-Benz SL500; Fiat 128; Fiat 238B Weinsberg Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 8436 Location: London Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:30 pm    Post subject: Ahem... And I'm very fond of this... _________________ I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:43 pm    Post subject: No offence meant Chris.  I hadn't even started on Renaults. Back to top kraftwerk Twin-charged My Car: Mercedes-Benz SL500; Fiat 128; Fiat 238B Weinsberg Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 8436 Location: London Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:35 am    Post subject: None taken! _________________ I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying. Back to top LittleSwill Petrolhead My Car: Integrale 8v, Mx5 mk1 1.8s Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1441 Location: Bristol Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:40 pm    Post subject: Good stuff Dan _________________ Back to top Blarno Motorhead My Car: A homo's devil machine with Git Plate. Franc soon to be departed. Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 8433 Location: The corporate whore juggernaut Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:33 pm    Post subject: That 2 door 405 looks plain wrong. Is it a chop? The 3 door BX looks quite interesting, on the other hand. _________________ Arms held out, in the Jesus Christ Pose. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:37 pm    Post subject: LittleSwill wrote: Good stuff Dan Cheers.  I had a great evening discovering this little lot.  Not sure how it started but certainly opened my eyes to what's out there that so few know about. I'm assuming that the 405 coupe is a chop. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:23 pm    Post subject: Citroen C60 (small pics but it's so odd I thought it was worth posting) Back to top Matt Nuclear My Car: Astra Coupe 1.8 SE2 Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 12018 Location: Plymouth, UK Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:37 pm    Post subject: It's like an Escort-sized DS! _________________ Small car, big heart. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:00 pm    Post subject: I'm not sure if this qualifies as a classic: It's a Renault Alliance GTA convertible.  There was a 'coupe' version but I'm yet to find a pic of one. Back to top Blarno Motorhead My Car: A homo's devil machine with Git Plate. Franc soon to be departed. Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 8433 Location: The corporate whore juggernaut Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:34 pm    Post subject: Looks like a badly butchered R11. _________________ Arms held out, in the Jesus Christ Pose. Back to top DaveGibson Supercharged My Car: Lexus IS250 SE-I Auto. Triumph TR7V8 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5457 Location: Worcestershire Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:04 pm    Post subject: It was an American Motors built R11 - the result of an ill-fated tie-up between the two companies. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:46 pm    Post subject: More from the unholy Alliance between Renault and AMC: Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:30 pm    Post subject: 1938 Peugeot Darlmat 1 of 41 Built The Darlmat raced at Lemans for Peugeot in 1938 Back to top Colin Turbocharged My Car: Audi S6 Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 2635 Location: Bristol Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:46 pm    Post subject: Lovely............. here is the one that was on display at Retromobile: Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:55 pm    Post subject: Back to top Dr. Hfuhruhurr Propellorhead My Car: pending Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 12120 Location: Europa Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:05 pm    Post subject: I really liked the 2-door 405. And the white 2-door DS, come to that. And both the 2/3-door BXs. But then I always like 2-door cars. That sawn-off Kamm-tailed SM is pretty amazing too. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:10 pm    Post subject: Back to top kraftwerk Twin-charged My Car: Mercedes-Benz SL500; Fiat 128; Fiat 238B Weinsberg Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 8436 Location: London Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:15 pm    Post subject: I love 505s. http://tinyurl.com/5rkadr _________________ I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying. Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:18 pm    Post subject: Those aren't GTi wheels. Back to top Dr. Hfuhruhurr Propellorhead My Car: pending Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 12120 Location: Europa Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:21 pm    Post subject: kraftwerk wrote: I love 505s. So do I. Pretty please, Peugeot, make another one ... Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:06 pm    Post subject: Back to top D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:01 pm    Post subject: http://www.dsinasia.com/Thailand/myds.html http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/20...14/gespot-franse-autos#post-18277 Back to top Dr. Hfuhruhurr Propellorhead My Car: pending Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 12120 Location: Europa Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:14 pm    Post subject: Dan wrote: Saw one a bit like this yesterday. Not concours, but not a rat either ... Back to top Frank Bullitt Turbocharged My Car: Audi A2 View My Motor: . Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 2615 Location: The edge of civilisation Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:15 pm    Post subject: D. wrote: I'm assuming that the 405 coupe is a chop. Better late than never...it's not a chop, they really did look at a 2dr version. Loving that AX Estate thing, never seen that before. 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