In the Belly of the Beast!
by George Dyke….. In May of this year Citroënvie member Larry Lewis purchased a 1949 Traction Avant 11BL that had been sitting in a barn near Tilbury, Ontario. We went …
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 …
Sports & Exotic Car Compares Early and Late DS Models
Citroënvie member Greg Long is in the limelight again, this time in the October 2015 issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car. Their cover story is a look back at …
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 …
World’s Largest Citroën Colour Database Established
BASF, one of the leading colouring and paint manufacturer companies with their well-known “Glasurit” paint brand, has been involved in a more than three-year project in collaboration with CITROËN Heritage …
Rave Citroën DS Review from Vancouver
The Citroën DS got more favourable exposure from Canada yesterday when driving.ca published an article featuring Gary Cullen in Vancouver and his 1968 DS21. Author Brendan McAleer was suitably impressed, …
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 …
Is there more than one authentic Citroën 15-Six convertible?
by Per Ahlstrom… A Traction Avant 15–Six convertible was recently sold at the Osenat auction in Paris on March 15, 2015 and fetched €612440 ($841,599.00 CAD, $662,702.00 USD), which …
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 …
Road & Track Article on 2CV’s Irrational Appeal
In the July 2015 issue of Road & Track magazine, contributing writer Sam Smith writes of driving a 2CV, for a week around Seattle WA. Loaned to him by Citroënvie …
60th Anniversary of the DS Celebration – Paris Place de la Concorde – May 25, 2015
Here are four YouTube videos of the 60th Anniversary of the DS celebration held in on May 25 in Paris at the Place de la Concorde, and a 5th video with …
Stunning New Book on Voisin
A new book has been introduced celebrating the life of designer, inventor and visionary Gabriel Voisin. VOISIN: La Différence is a modern retrospective on Gabriel Voisin and his avant garde …
Lane Motor Museum Celebrates 60 Years of French Automotive History
Nashville, Tennessee’s, Lane Motor Museum is doing its best to celebrate 60 years of the Citroën DS and to spread the story of France’s many contributions to the world of …
Citroën Exploits DS Anniversary for It’s New DS Brand
As part of the celebrations this week of the 60th anniversary of the Citroën DS, the new DS brand will introduce its exclusive new limited edition “1955” developed in tribute …
Citroën Heritage: A New Edition of the Book “Le Patrimoine Citroën”
Back in 2010 Citroën Héritage published “Le Patrimoine Citroën”, a book that through the historic Archives service of the Citroën Conservatoire visually encapsulated the Citroën brand. The Citroën Conservatoire site houses a magnificent collection …
SM of Rolling Stones Bill Wyman Heading for Auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Bassist Bill Wyman played on some of the Rolling Stones’ most memorable albums, including Let It Bleed and Beggar’s Banquet, along with their masterpiece Exile On Main Street. Like fellow Stones greats …
In Memoriam – François Michelin (1926 – 2015)
François Michelin, former head of the Michelin Group and grandson of company co-founder Édouard Michelin, died today at the age of 89. Francois Michelin was born June 15, 1926 in …