Update on 4-speed gearbox development for Traction 15/6
We have been following the development efforts of a French fellow, Pierre Duperray, who is working on a project to offer a 4 speed gearbox in a 15/6. George Dyke …
Well, he almost made it…
We recently posted on our Blog that Gary Magwood had been touring the US for a month in his Traction Avant 11BL without a hiccup. We hope we didn’t jinx …
Triple SM Barn Find in Victoria BC
Greg Long, who lives near Seattle, wanted a set of european headlights for his 1973 US spec front end SM. Actually Greg bought his SM in Vancouver Canada a couple …
Now in the black, PSA weighs returning to N.A.
PSA Peugeot Citroën announced the company will spell out international growth plans on April 5. As part of that announcement it is expected that they will formally announce a return …
A Modern Citroën Based Concept Car for Batman V Superman
Along with Citroën’s introduction of the DS E-Tense Concept Car at the Geneva Auto Show the design team at Car Keys in the UK have been working on a Supermobile …
Citroën 2CV vs Renault 4L – “La Guerre des Petites Voitures”
by John McCulloch….. If you have a chance to see the latest film by Thierry Czajko entitled 2CV-4L: “La Guerre des Petites Voitures”, you will find it eminently worthwhile exploration …
Citroën building in Lyon to be used for higher learning education
by John McCulloch….. This Citroën building in Lyon, France is being partially re-purposed as a school of higher learning by one of the largest group of private instruction in the …
PSA Peugeot Citroën – Back in the Black!
by John McCulloch….. PSA Peugeot Citroën is back! The opening sentence from an article in Le Monde, the newspaper of record in France says it all. “After a loss in …
Swiss Old-timer Daily Drivers
Citroënvie member John McCulloch visited a friend in Switzerland last month whose family continues to not only enjoy classic Citroën ownership, they actually drive them! They have owned this 1932 …
DS Electric Sport Coupe Concept at Geneva Motor Show
Debuting at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show (Mar. 3 – 16) will be Citroën’s DS E-Tense, an electric sports coupe that also likely previews the brand’s future styling trends. One …
The Ultimate D Super 5
A very special D Super is up for sale at Samuel Laurence Specialist Cars in London England. This magnificent 1973 D Super 5, finished in period white (Blanc Meije) bodywork …
2CV Time-lapse Body Removal
Lionel Hondier sent us this time-lapse video clip of him separating a 2CV body from the frame in his shop in Vancouver BC. The 2CV is a 1985 Club that …
Photos from Salon Rétromobile 2016
If you missed attending Salon Rétromobile 2016 in Paris this year, we’ve got the next best thing; Here’s a photo galley from Geneviève Fraleux of some the spectacular cars (many …
Rétromobile Auction Results
The results from both the Bohnams and Artcurial auctions at Rétromobile proved interesting. Not just to establish new market values for Citroëns but because of the number of Citroëns on …
Incroyable! 1974 2CV Charleston sells for $50K US
Here’s a reason to keep your 2CV in pristine shape… At the RM Sothebys’ auction on January 28-29 in Scottsdale Arizona this 1974 Citroën 2CV6 sold for a whopping $49,500 …
Citroën SM Pitted Against Alfa Romeo Montreal
ClassicCarsForSale in the UK, in their online daily update, today published an article titled “Clash of the Classics: The Citroën SM Vs Alfa Romeo Montreal”. They are a spot-on choice …
Québec Government Pledges $16M Investment with PSA Peugeot Citroën
During the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, in January, Québec Premier Philippe Couillard announced that $16 million (CDN) in government financing would be made available to support an innovative …
Pre-production of the new Citroën C6 started in China?
A report out of China yesterday suggests that pre-production of Citroën’s C6 has begun. CarNewsChina.com claims that pre-production of the new Citroën C6 has started in China at a factory …
Was Citroën first with parking assist back in 1927?
We take things like assisted parking for granted these days, but did you know that back in 1927, in Arras France, there was a demonstration of vehicle parking assist? While …
DS Honoured Again as World’s Top Car Designers Pick Their Favourite Designs
On December 31, 2015 Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper published an article by Matt Bubber in Los Angeles where he asked top automotive designers to pick their favourite designs. The …
Bonhams ups the Citroën Marketplace Ante at Retromobile
While the Artcurial auction at this year’s Retromobile in Paris might contain the most Citroens ever offered for sale, thanks for the most part to the liquidation of the collection …
Help make the 2CV a hit at the 2016 Canadian International Auto Show
We need your vote to help make the 2CV a hit at this year’s Canadian International Auto Show. The Auto Show launched a contest for classic car owners to win …
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 …
Michel Larouche Obituary – Jan. 1, 2016
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michel Larouche in Montreal this early morning. Michel had been diagnosed with lung cancer in late July. His illness had rapidly …