There's a certain je ne sais quoi about old French cars. On the one hand they have a reputation for unreliability and electrical problems, but on the other they're charismatic, good-looking and even innovative. In fact, it's the French manufacturers that did brought some of the most ingenious and complex tech to road cars in the 20th Century; it didn't always work, but we admire their efforts.

Indeed, old French cars get talked about often in motoring circles. It's partly a nostalgia thing, of course, as many people will remember driving to France and witnessing first-hand the profound differences in car culture over the channel. But there are some designs to really celebrate, which is what we're doing in this gallery.

Here are some of our favourite French cars.