Artcurial – La Vente Citroën at Rétromobile 2016
A plethora of Citroëns, many very rare, are to be sold at Retromobile in Paris this coming February. 48 at the Artcurial Motorcars auction alone and most from the private …
In Memoriam – Ruth Fryer (1931 – 2016)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ruth Fryer, known affectionately as “Ruthie” to Club members, and always lovingly called so by her husband and former Citroën Autoclub …
In Memoriam – Ralph R. Nauss (1927 – 2015)
We are saddened to report the passing of Ralph R. Nauss, father of Brad Nauss, on December 13, 2015 at 88 years of age. Though not a Citroën owner or …
Citroën’s new E-Méhari revives the 70s in electric fashion
In conjunction with the COP21, the 2015 UN Conference on Climate Change, being held in Paris Citroën unveiled the new E-Méhari at a launch event at their design center in …
Citroëns Electrify COP21 in Paris
Citroën is being prominently featured at COP21, the 2015 UN Conference on Climate Change, being held in Paris. The 2CV Paris tour company 4 Roues Sous 1 Parapluie (four wheels …
Two 2CV Saharas on auction in Europe
The European online auction website Catawiki currently lists two 2CV Saharas for sale. One of them, a 1961 model in exceptional condition, is expected to command a record price. It …
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 …
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 …
1974 DS20 “Ralleye” and Rare Traction Cabrio at Upcoming Artcurial Auction in Paris
Citroën’s DS rally cars won the Monte Carlo rally in 1959 again in 1966, and the Finnish 1000 Lakes Rally in 1962 with Pauli Toivonen. This 1974 DS 20 on …
SM Based Prototype Maserati Quattroporte II up for sale
This extremely rare (Chassis No. AM 123 004) is up for sale on Classic Cars for Sale in the UK. [Price quoted on request]. It is the original prototype and …
Sculpture Commemorates DS 60th Birthday as a Design Icon
The DS was launched in Le Grand Palais Paris motor show in October 1955. Now, to commemorate its 60th birthday, Swiss artist Benoit de Clercq has created an 30 cm …
Citroën restyles the DS4 – with Seoul
In an attempt to invigorate DS4 sales among people not being able to differentiate Citroën’s C4 from it’s upscale DS line, the company introduced the DS4 and DS Crossback this week …
Méhari Moderne – Citroën M Cactus Concept
Citroën has unveiled photos and more details about their new spin on the Méhari that is to be presented on September 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed around the …
MSN Autos picks the DS as #5 of the most stylish cars of all time.
MSN Autos has stated on August 25 that the Citroën DS is #5 of 50 of the most stylish cars of all time. What beat the DS? #4 – 1962 …
Planning to Attend ICCCR – August 11-14, 2016 in the Netherlands?
The next International Citroën Car Club Rally (ICCCR) will be held August 11 – 14, 2016 in the Netherlands, near Arnhem. The organizers have produced a a professional video promoting …
Rare Rosengart Supertraction for sale in Belgium
If you would like a distinctive Traction cabriolet, you might want to make an offer on this 1939 Supertraction LR539 by Rosengart: https://m.kapaza.be/nl/citroen/supertraction-rosengart-lr539-van-1939-98719134.htm In the late 1930’s the Rosengart factory …
How the DS Saved the French President’s Life
De Gaulle had made many enemies during his long and tumultuous political career.
Update on the “Crocolion” 2CV
Back in November 2014 Frank Locker bought a most unusual 2CV; a one of a kind twin engine Citroën rally car built in France by the late great Jack Hannon. …
1973 Citroën SM sells for $99K at Pebble Beach
Finally, – SM values are finally on the rise! This 1973 5-speed sold for $90K + 10% buyers premium at the Gooding & Company Auction at Pebble Beach. And that’s …
Return of the Méhari?
Doubtfully looking like the image above, a comeback for the Méhari, albeit modernized, will be shown on September 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Citroën will present a concept car …
It’s Been 25 Years Since 2CV Production Ceased
The last Citroën 2CV, known as the “Tin Snail” for its distinctive shape and lackluster power, rolled off the production line at the company’s plant in Mangualde, Portugal at four …
The End of Hydropneumatics for Citroën
On June 4, 2015, Reuters France issued a release stating that the decision has been taken by PSA Peugeot Citroën to abandon hydropneumatic suspension: Peugeot scraps DS-era hydraulics in cost-cutting …
C4 Cactus Driven in Detroit
Steven Ewing of Autoblog tracked down a C4 Cactus in Detriot recently and he and associate editor Brandon Turkus managed to spend a day with it. Their impressions were very …
2CV Sahara Up For Auction in the USA
A rare 2CV Sahara is to be auctioned on June 12, 2015 at Motostalgia’s Indianapolis Brickyard Auction in Indianapolis, IN. (Citroën built 694 Saharas, but only 27 are known to …