19 interesting French luxury barges

Summary: The Monica 560, an ultra-luxurious saloon conceived by French industrialist Jean Tastevin in the late 1960s, was unveiled at the 1972 Paris motor show. Designed with assistance from former F1 driver Chris Lawrence, it featured a contemporary wedge-shaped body and a 5.6-litre V8 from Chrysler. Despite its ambitious launch amid the oil crisis and economic downturn, only 17 models were produced before ceasing production in 1975.

Brands mentioned: Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Panhard, Chrysler, Citroen, Rolls-Royce.