In Memoriam — Jerry Hathaway (1946 – Sept. 4, 2021)
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Jerry Hathaway on Saturday, Sept 4th.
Stellantis to Bank on Opel to Rejuvenate China Sales
If Citroën and Peugeot compete in essentially the same market segment, they could cannibalize Opel’s sales and the brand’s foray into the Chinese market.
Special ‘007’ Series 2CV Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
In 1981, the James Bond movie “For Your Eyes Only” had one of the most famous chase scenes featuring a yellow Citroën 2CV.
DS Automobiles to go 100% electric by 2024
The DS Automobiles announced this week that commencing in 2024, all new models offered by DS Automobiles will be manufactured exclusively with 100% electric powertrains.
Special Tribute Honoring Robert Opron
An exhibit dedicated to the accomplishments of Robert Opron will be held in Amiens France from Aug. 24 to Oct. 30, at the Maison de l’Architecture des Hauts-de-France. As part of that event, there will be a special tribute on Sept. 4.
Watch the 31st Running of the Classic 2CV 24 Hour Race
This year you can watch all the action on your internet device!
2CVs Highlight Car Show in Pacific Grove
Tim Clark shares 2CV photos from the ‘Carmel By-The-Sea Concours On the Avenue’ car show in California.
Decision Still to Come About Citroën Museum Location
The association l’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS must deliver its verdict in September as the lease for the present building in Aulnay-sous-Bois ends in 2022.
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Canadian DS Cabrio up for Auction Again
Auctioned by RM | Sotheby’s in Monterey during Pebble Beach. This one a 1970 Citroën DS21 Décapotable.
2 Citroëns in RM’s August ‘Open Roads’ Auction
RM | Sotheby’s has 2 Citroëns listed in their August ‘Open Roads’ online auction happening from July 28 – August 4, 2021.
Memorabilia and Vehicles to be Auctioned at Le Conservatoire on September 19
L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS is collaborating with the Aguttes auction house to organize a sale of Citroën memorabilia and vehicles.
Citroën — The Obscure Brand in Stellantis
We find it telling that Stellantis press releases mention most of the brands assimilated into the new company, but Citroën seems to be absent in many.
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A New DS Caddy
Citroën-DS-Manufaktur in Germany has just completed a new DS Caddy – Series 2, built according to a licensing agreement with Chapron International.
Gooding & Company to Sell Mullin Automotive Museum 2CV at Pebble Beach
Currently part of the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, it has had only two owners and shows 10,000 original kilometers on the odometer.
Challenger Motors Traction 11BL at Pebble Beach Auction
A rare yet familiar Traction Avant will be on the block at the Gooding & Company auction held at Pebble Beach on August 13 and 14, 2021.
Broken Duck
During a fierce wind that raged through Leersum in the Netherlands on June 18, 2021, a tree fell on top of the 2CV owned by Joke and Jan Louis Kuiper.
Association L’Aventure Proposes New Museum for Peugeot, Citroën and DS
Two cities in France are vying for a an opportunity to be the location of a new museum that will bring together Peugeot, Citroën and DS brand’s entire collection.
2 De Gaulle Citroëns to be auctioned
Although a Citroën DS21 of the Elysée in the De Gaulle years of power and the personal GS of Madame Wonne De Gaulle will be sold, Michel will keep in his collection the last Citroën DS 21 of General De Gaulle.
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Hagerty Acquires Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
It would appear that they are taking an “Amazon/Google” approach to dominating the classic and vintage car market with these latest expansions. There’s no question they have become a formidable entity for any other company looking to compete.
Le Grand Livre Citroën — 4 Volumes of 100 Years
Texts and illustrations, many of them previously unpublished, tell the story of Citroën’s first century in detail in three volumes. The fourth volume brings together reproductions of documents, images and drawings completing a century of automotive history.
French Courts Go After Citroën in Dieselgate
Does the need for government revenue take precedent over the hardship such measures, if successful, will have on France’s automobile manufacturing sector? It would seem so…
Michelin and 2CV Méhari Club Cassis Expand Tire Offerings
2CV Mehari Club Cassis have announced a collaboration with Michelin to carry an expanded line of classic tires. How competitive is 2CV Mehari Club Cassis in pricing?
Terra America Makes Another “Official” Start
At the wheel of a 1956 Traction Avant 11B, two women will make the journey from Alaska to Ushuaia via the Pan-American Highway, the longest road in the world.
3D 2CV puzzle — A new dimension of family fun!
CaDA has just introduced a 1:12 scale 2CV model that arguably has more parts than the real thing!