A cure for Traction Avant gearbox oil seepage
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The Last Air-Cooled Automobile Engines
When Citroën changed the engine of the 2CV prototype, the TPV (Toute Petite Voiture – “Very Small Car”) from water cooled to air-cooled for the 2CV’s introduction in 1947, the diminutive 2-cylinder power-plant and its larger bore derivatives would go on to live one of the longest lives of any …
Record-breaking SM up for auction again at Retromobile
At Retromobile in 2014 a record breaking €548,320 was paid for an original (and probably the last built) 1975 Citroen SM Mylord, It had been with the same family from new and its condition was said to be original and exceptional. This Mylord will be on the block again …
French Peacekeeping 2CV
It would appear that given the recent terrorism events in France some 2CV owners have taken to beefing up their vehicles for counter measures. Witness this European Volunteer Guard (EVG) scout car. BTW, a trace of the US Marine Corps number on the hood, USMC 1959163, turns up a patent …
Why design essence is missing at PSA Peugeot Citroën
by George Dyke….. It continues to astound me why a company like PSA Peugeot Citroën cannot embrace the essence of design that resulted in such iconic automobiles as the Traction Avant and the DS. Witness Peugeot’s latest Fractal concept to understand the fractured nature of their future aspirations. …
Silent Blocs for Tractions
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DS20 Familiale and SM to be auctioned on Nov. 24
Auctionata of Germany will have a number of classics on the block on Nov 24 in Berlin. Notably there are 2 Citroëns that if sold for anywhere near their opening bids, would be a comparative bargain. Though not concours quality, both are quite presentable with what appears to be only …
Thinking About Restoring a Méhari?
Looking for challenging winter project? Why not consider resuscitating a Citroën Méhari? The trick is to find one that’s not too far gone. Sorting out the frame and running gear is the same as restoring a 2CV. Not a big deal but you will also have to bringing the ABS …
Dual D Rescue Adventure in Gravenhurst
by George Dyke…. Back in late August Bob McLeod from the Ottawa Citroën Club wrote me to say that he had been contacted by a fellow by the name of Rob in Gravenhurst Ontario. Rob was charged with cleaning out a garage that contained a Sunbeam Alpine hardtop convertible, a …
Down under replica DS Cabrio on ebay – at an over the top price!
Thanks to Citroënvie member Ian Stokes for drawing our attention to this unusual Vietnamese conversion of DS sedan to a cabriolet on ebay. The most distinguishable thing visually that it is not a true cabrio is the top of the windshield where on each corner you can see the sedan’s …