Tractions with Django Reinhardt Music
These home movies, edited together with the song H.C.Q. Strut by Django Reinhardt from a 1939-1940 album, make a great period experience for Traction aficionados.
ICCCR Postponed until 2024
The ICCCR organization team has decided to postpone the International Citroën Car Clubs Rally by another two years.
In Memoriam — Fabien Sabatès — Sept. 25, 1951 – June 1, 2022
The Citroën world has lost one of it’s most notable historians. Fabien Sabatès, the editor-in-chief of the magazines Citropolis and Planète 2CV, passed away on June 1, 2022 in Thailand …
Farewell to “Rompin” Ronnie Hawkins — who leaves a Citroën legacy…
One fact that has not been mentioned in the many obituaries to Ronnie is that he owned a 1968 Citroën Dyane.
Three Things in Stellantis News Relating to Citroën
With Stellantis reporting revenues up 12% in Q1 2022, three other things the company announced this month may provide some insight into the future of the Citroën brand.:
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Toronto to Carlisle with The Great Road Trip
This year’s Carlisle trip for me started a few days earlier in Toronto with the arrival of “The Great Road Tour”.
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Citroëns at Carlisle 2022
The Import Fun Showfield included spaces for cars from every region of the world. You could find examples of pretty much every imported automotive manufacturer.
DS Engine Dive at Cold War Motors
The guys at Cold War Motors have posted a video showing the rebuilding of a DS engine.
Jolie – The Transcendental 2CV
Since the highlight of their Paris trip was a ride in a 2CV, Mike set out on a quest to buy one to help Ann remember their times in Paris.
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2CV Great Road Trip — Stop in Dallas
Here’s a look at their stop in Dallas, originally meant to include a media day, but plans changed….
Be Careful What You Wish For
Eventually I got him to focus on the GS and we concluded a sale. He wanted only one extra, a tow-bar and hitch.
2022 CAC Spring Outing – Paris, Ontario – May 7
We were treated to a tour of local historical buildings through the eyes of our guide, renowned local historian David Powell.
Last DS Palm Beach Cabriolet on display at the Guggenheim in Spain
This 1971 DS 21 IE Cabriolet Palm Beach was spotted the other day by a Citroën enthusiast on a trip around the world while in Bilbao, Spain.
The Secrets of France’s Presidential Garage
A video has just been posted that takes you into the Elysée to discover the French National Government’s presidential garage — filmed for the 1st time.
Citroën XM Blasts across the USA in the Cannonball Run
Tom McMahon wrote to us pointing out a video showing a Citroën that participated in the 2021 Cannonball Run Rally in the USA.
DS Cabriolet Theft in France
Stolen on April 26, 2022 from Les Essarts Le Vicomte in Marne, France. Serial number is 00 FB 6365.
New Book: Panhard & Citroën – Un Mariage de Raison?
More than fifty years have now passed and it is time to look at the events objectively.
Buying and Importing a Car from Holland
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Dead in Argentina – Courtesy of Citroën
Citroën of Argentina has immobilized my car — a C4 Cactus Puretech 110 because the vehicle has a factory fault in the ESP, a fact that was reported since 2019.
Citroën DS3 R5 to Compete in USA Olympus Rally
The DS3 R5 will be driven by ten-time US rally champion David Higgins and will compete in the event for Kyle Tilley’s Era Motorsport team.
Assets of SM World Purchased by MARRS
Jean-Francois Martin says he will still operate under the MARRS name, but of course the rich legacy of Jerry and SM World will now be a part of his business.
An Immaculate — Original DS 19
Over 80 years ago the Louwman family recognized the importance of the motor car and decided to preserve highlights of motoring history for future generations.
Transitioning the Quai de Javel Factory from the Traction Avant to the DS
An insightful look into the end an era for the Traction and the secrecy as well as the controversy that surrounded the development of the DS.
Stage 2 of Terra America is Underway
Fanny Adam and her documentary team have set off on the 2nd stage of their Terra America expedition to cross the North and South American continents in a Traction Avant.