SM Espace
Hagerty has provided information about the Espace in an excellent article titled “Why Citroen’s radical T-Top Espace never took flight”.
Citroën Looks Back and Ahead with New Logo
It is a design that the brand acknowledges is based on the original oval from 1919 but in a modern “further developed” form that will open a new chapter in its history.
Location of the Citroën Detroit Office in 1928
They were in the process of, and were always continuously in the process of tinkering to use American components,
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the BX
Built at the Rennes La Janais plant in Brittany and the Vigo plant in Spain, it sold more than 2,337,016 million units before production finally ceased in June 1994.
Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance – 2022 Report
This year a 1974 Citroën SM meticulously prepped by owner Tony Burgess made quite an impression with the admiring crowd and the Concours judges who voted to give it the Technical Innovation Award.
André Citroën’s Great-Grandson’s Engagement Photo-Shoot with Washington DC Citroëns!
The young man excitedly said that he had only seen a few Citroëns in real life.
The best of times, the worst of times:
The nose of the D dropped down under the sudden weight transfer, scooped up the motorcyclist and deposited him into the car’s back seat via the windshield.
Classic Cars Goes Full Spectrum on Citroëns
Although we question their conclusion that the Dyane is “twice the car a 2CV is”, both articles are good reads.
Stellantis to Buy Back Shares Worth $920 Million from General Motors
GM was issued these warrants by Peugeot SA in 2017 as part of the sale of its Opel-Vauxhall business.
SM win in Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
The judges were generally aware of the SM but had never or rarely ever seen a French specification highly original car.
La Ferté-Vidame Receives Special Honour
Since 1938, the Citroën test center has been a Mecca for the automobile.
Classic Citroën Cheaper to Drive Than an EV in the UK
“I never thought it could be cheaper to drive the C3 Picasso than the BMW i3 on fuel costs.”
In Memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II
As we pause to fondly reflect on her reign, here are two photos of her taken during her visit to Paris in 1972.
A Bluesummer Cure for Berlingo Blues?
If the French government is willing to give me 3500 € for it…. you gotta be practical and take the money.
As classic Citroën owners — are we doomed?
Considering the relatively clean emissions emitted from new ICE vehicles these days, one has to wonder why there is a huge push to extract rare earth metals to power new EVs.
Citroën and Polestar Reach Agreement Over Logo
Citroën had argued successfully in a French court that car buyers could be confused by the similarity.
Traction Avant Gazogène Coal Gas Burners Storm Pebble Beach
At this year’s Pebble Beach Concours, two Citroën Traction Avants, adapated to run with Gasification, were on display.
New Book — “Citroën Cars 1934 to 1986”
“Citroën Cars 1934 to 1986 A Pictorial History” by Julian Parish, provides a good overview of the company’s innovative models commencing with the Traction Avant.
Wood Art 2CV
The craftsman is 83 years old and lives in the the Mauricie region of Quebec.
A 2CV for Coke Addicts
The builder — Alexandre Danton (Danton Arts Kustoms) in Lyon France, likes to go ‘brutalist mutant’ with his creations.
2CVs To Tackle the Trans-Labrador Highway
A group of 8 people wanting to discover the beautiful landscape of Northeastern Québec and Labrador will pile into 4 2CVs for the trip.
32nd Classic 2CV 24 Hour Race – Aug. 27 & 28 in Snetterton, UK
For those not able to physically attend the event at the Snetterton Circuit, follow the live stream video on your mobile device or computer.
Paris Pre-Citroën
This collection of high quality remastered footage from the dawn of film shows the Belle Époque-era of Paris from 1896-1900.
Traction 15-6 in Hemmings’ Great Race 2022
Peter and Eric placed 51st overall out of 105 finishers. But really wasn’t about the finish position — it was about the ride!