sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, Pilgrim65 said: Salut Sebastian thanks , think the caravelle soft top typical french / Mediterranean car of the 60s/70s period , which I think was also the best period for visiting the south of France , when it still maintained the special ambiance, places like st Tropaz , St Raphael, Cannes , Aix , Grasse, je Liame beacoup 😊 I used to speak pretty good french as I had a wonderful Parisien girlfriend , who I should have married , big regret 😢 cest la vie . A bein tot paul Yes I see that you know a lot of places in France , I'm also going to St trompez and Cannes this summer . yes that's life, that's how it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, 8E45E said: Thanks for all those excellent photos. Its great to see photos of cars and commercial vehicles of ALL years, which include vehicles that were never sold here in North America (except St.Pierre & Miquelon). Craig Thank you 8E45E , it is with great pleasure that I share these photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 here is the rest of the photos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Renault Clio 1 in superb condition 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, sebastienbuick said: Thank you 8E45E , it is with great pleasure that I share these photos There are two very good vintage car magazines we get here, AutoRetro, and Retro Viseur, both with excellent, full color photography. Of course the text is in French, but I can more or less ad-lib it and get the gist of the article as I had taken some French when I was in grade school. Both magazines feature some interesting prewar and postwar cars seen in France. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, sebastienbuick said: Renault Clio 1 in superb condition Not to mention the house its parked next to! Craig 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 "ran when parked" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 5 hours ago, sebastienbuick said: Renault Encore Was it a good car, was yours bought new in America or was it an import ? Mine was an '86 1.4 liter, 4 speed stick manual. I bought it used in 1990 but it was almost like new. They were common here, many rental car companies used them in their fleets. Sold new in America, not imports. The most common one used in the rental car market was the 4 door Alliance with an automatic, and many of those were 1.7 liter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 hours ago, 8E45E said: There are two very good vintage car magazines we get here, AutoRetro, and Retro Viseur, both with excellent, full color photography. Of course the text is in French, but I can more or less ad-lib it and get the gist of the article as I had taken some French when I was in grade school. Both magazines feature some interesting prewar and postwar cars seen in France. Craig A I didn't know that it's magazines were available in America, it's two magazines are well known here in France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 hours ago, mike6024 said: Mine was an '86 1.4 liter, 4 speed stick manual. I bought it used in 1990 but it was almost like new. They were common here, many rental car companies used them in their fleets. Sold new in America, not imports. The most common one used in the rental car market was the 4 door Alliance with an automatic, and many of those were 1.7 liter. Ok thank you for the information I did not know. The renault Alliance was the Renault 9 in France This one in the photo is in good condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Renault Juvaquattre Volkswagen Puma GT 1600 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Simca Versailles V8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Renault 4L F4 MG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Simca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Simca 1100 Then a person played this instrument when we ate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 then a very nice Chevrolet C10 arrived 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 The Ford V8 60 has such a bizarre history, thanks for look at one in the Simca Versailles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Then a Citroën 2CV Coca Cola ! Then to finish, a very nice 1977 Chevrolet Corvette C3 arrived So there you have it for the photos, it was a very beautiful day with great weather We did a little over 180 kilometers (112 miles). It was a nice little walk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: The Ford V8 60 has such a bizarre history, thanks for look at one in the Simca Versailles. With pleasure , thank you 58L-Y8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 For those who'd like to read about how a small displacement Ford L-head V8 engine ended up under the hood of a French car under Chrysler's control: Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Three – The Simca Years | Curbside Classic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Good picture. A lot of engine in a small car. I mean petite voiture. Edited June 8, 2021 by mike6024 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Beautiful photos. That's why everyone wants to visit France (along with the wonderful food.) Beautiful European cars, too. I love the old light blue estate wagon whatever it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: For those who'd like to read about how a small displacement Ford L-head V8 engine ended up under the hood of a French car under Chrysler's control: Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Three – The Simca Years | Curbside Classic thank you very much for the internet links ! , i will go check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, mike6024 said: Good picture. A lot of engine in a small car. I mean petite voiture. Thank you mike6024 , yes it's true ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, JamesR said: Beautiful photos. That's why everyone wants to visit France (along with the wonderful food.) Beautiful European cars, too. I love the old light blue estate wagon whatever it is. Thank you very much JamesR , and if one day you come to the south of France, I will be happy to show you around The green station wagon is a Renault Juvaquattre (1956 if I'm not mistaken) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, sebastienbuick said: thank you very much for the internet links ! , i will go check it out I'm sure you will find the history very enlightening. Follow the links at the bottom of the article to the two articles detailing the earlier history: Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part One – The Pre-War Years | Curbside Classic Automotive History: The Small Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Deux – The Post-War European Fords | Curbside Classic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, sebastienbuick said: Ok thank you for the information I did not know. The renault Alliance was the Renault 9 in France This one in the photo is in good condition I believe the Renault 11 was the Alliance, and the Renault 9 was the Encore here. As well, there was an Alliance convertible that was sold in North America. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 What a wonderful group of photographs, the vehicles are wonderful but the architecture is just outstanding! WOW. ( My family history were brick masons for over a century and I stated an architectural Review Board here in the village I have lived in my whole life to protect and preserve the houses and structures over 25 years ago) Love the cars but can't stop looking at the photos of the buildings!. THANK YOU! Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Is this car a Renault? I see the marking on the front. But that is not a Renault symbol I don't think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just now, mike6024 said: Is this car a Renault? I see the marking on the front. But that is not a Renault symbol I don't think. Fiat Uno Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 8 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: I'm sure you will find the history very enlightening. Follow the links at the bottom of the article to the two articles detailing the earlier history: Automotive History: The Small Ford Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part One – The Pre-War Years | Curbside Classic Automotive History: The Small Flathead V8 (V8-60), Part Deux – The Post-War European Fords | Curbside Classic Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 7 hours ago, 8E45E said: I believe the Renault 11 was the Alliance, and the Renault 9 was the Encore here. As well, there was an Alliance convertible that was sold in North America. Craig Yes you are right, they changed their name for the import Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 13 hours ago, Walt G said: What a wonderful group of photographs, the vehicles are wonderful but the architecture is just outstanding! WOW. ( My family history were brick masons for over a century and I stated an architectural Review Board here in the village I have lived in my whole life to protect and preserve the houses and structures over 25 years ago) Love the cars but can't stop looking at the photos of the buildings!. THANK YOU! Walt Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it There are many houses and buildings like this in France, and 30 minutes from my home there are villages with only stone houses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 11 hours ago, mike6024 said: Is this car a Renault? I see the marking on the front. But that is not a Renault symbol I don't think. Considering the grille, it's more like a Fiat Can be a Fiat Uno as 8E45E says, or can be a bigger model (Fiat sedan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 5 hours ago, sebastienbuick said: Yes you are right, they changed their name for the import Actually, they were assembled in Kenosha, Wisconsin with imported components. The only complete imports were the Renault 18, Fuego, and the 21, which was called the 'Medallion' in US and Canada. The Renault 5 was still imported to Canada for a few years after imports to the US ceased. In late 1988, the new plant in Brampton started building the Eagle Premier, which was a restyled Renault 25. Once the amount of cars assembled had been reached, Chrysler then cut all previous ties to Renault. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Nice photos with a nice mix of cars. Thanks for sharing. Dandy Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 So nice to see the cars, people and buildings that I am not likely to visit and enjoy. Thank you for your thoughtful kindness in sharing with all of us. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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