Whimsy and a Prayer
“Whimsy” the famous 2CV Artcar has found a new home in Toronto.
“Whimsy” the famous 2CV Artcar has found a new home in Toronto.
There’s a lot going on in the Citroën scene in Germany this year!
The star of the show from a Citroën standpoint was a 1971 Ami M35 Prototype recently imported from Europe and owned by Bruce Ehrman.
We have long had a soft spot for Citroën’s iconic model in North America.
You can experience this retrospective expression of dedication and passion elevating the automobile to an art form until May 11, 2025.
In reality, the closure of the Citroën and DS Conservatory has been likely for many years.
It was truly an awesome sight — Tractions everywhere in 4 large parking lots as well as lining all along the roads to them.
Another example of the sorry state of journalism where people take an article published elsewhere and digest out of it only enough bits to spin a sensational and inaccurate story.
A carbureted version from 1972 painted in 1972 brun scarabée colour with a tan leather interior and a blue fan swtich.
Rally enthusiast João de Lacerda became aware of a 15-6 tweaked for performance by Philippe Rochat. João’s grandson decided to re-create it in their honour.
English translation of the Panhard & Citroën book. 90th Anniversary of the Traction book, and a great selection of second-hand Citroën books.
“We have a kind of a one-stop shop for an entire car if need be. And Dave is available to us for consultation.”
While some cars appear to be in pristine condition, and others obvious ‘projects’, many may look good at first glance, but have issues.
“Have a look at this – “Royal Family” it says but which one?
In celebration of Motor Trend’s 75th anniversary, the publication chose to highlight what they feel was a milestone in automotive design and engineering in 1972.
The Basalt SUV Coupe will join Citroën’s model range in India and South America in the second half of 2024.
Purchased 30 or years ago from the owner in Baltimore, It has been sitting in storage ever since.
We pay tribute to Bill with the profile of him that we ran back in the Fall of 2013 on the 20th anniversary of his “Whimsy” 2CV.
Citroën toyed with offering a modernized version of the 2CV — as did Chrysler.
“I’ve kept the car to this day, maintained and restored over the years. I still drive it in the summer, though it now qualifies as an antique.“
It turned into a bit of a demolition derby, with a mere six cars finishing – and Sir Stirling Moss was less than happy with the outcome.
They received standard US-specification 5 ¾ inch sealed beams installed in cast-aluminum buckets used in USA DS models.
At the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow he was asked how he feels about Citroen today and where the DS21 stands among current cars.
We are about the see what a 1968 DS Le Caddy – Henri Chapron Series 2 produced by DS Manufaktur in Germany will sell for.
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