5k: Sweet Sixteen: 1970 Renault 16

Many years ago, the French car industry would routinely release some of the most remarkable vehicles. Today, the government backed industry that consists of PSA & Renault is but a shadow of what it used to be, and produces poorly assembled and strangely styled rip-offs of Volkswagen's latest people car models.  It is not surprising that the French auto industry is in such shambles, given the country's dramatic switch from true leaders like Charlemagne, Jeanne d'Arc and Charles de Gaulle to weaselly ninnies like Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande.  Back during the presidency of monsieur de Gaulle, Renault introduced a car unlike any had seen before and it was likely the first small SUV/crossover vehicle produced in a segment that is now jam-packed full of offerings.  Find this 1970 Renault 16 for sale in the San Fernando Valley, CA for $3650 via craigslist.

1k: Cheap And Weird: 1970 Renault R16

Like a 99 cent store that offers dating services to French Albinos, we are going file this car permanently under the cheap and weird section of Daily Turismo.  The Renault R16 was a large hatchback, not quite a wagon but larger than the average hatchback, something unusual for the day and another good example the remarkable innovation that came from the French car industry of yesteryear.  They are seriously rare in the US and this is the first one we've ever even thought about featuring. Find this 1970 Renault R16 for sale in Marysville, WA for $950 via craiglist. Thanks to Chris L for the tip.