Preventing DS Structural Rust
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It finally looks like Traction Avant prices are starting to rise!
We have been saying that Traction Avants have been grossly undervalued for years… Most undeservedly so if you read our article we published a year ago: https://citroenvie.com/the-truely-futuristic-citroen/. Even this scruffy …
Cutest Citroën Seasons Greetings
With the holiday season over, we thought it would be nice to show three very artistic Citroën themed greetings we received: A Christmas greeting with a reindeer Traction Avant …
H Van Helps PicoBrew Grab Attention at CES 2016
At booth No. 72351 of the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) inside the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, one Seattle startup did something a little out of the ordinary to catch the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Maz Collection – Yet another Great Citroën Rescue Adventure!
by George Dyke….. We had quite a scramble in the Southern Ontario region at the end of December. John Mazmanian passed away five years ago, (read his death notice here) …
How about a guaranteed rust free 2CV for Christmas?
Note: The car has now been sold in Europe for 20,000 euros. This Mimosa Yellow 2CV (like the one used in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only), is …
A Super Hippy and a French Goddess
One of our most prolific members in our club is Mitch Markowitz. As enthusiastic a fellow as you’ll ever find, his friendly demeanor and love for memorabilia have evolved from …
Four Speed Gearbox Option for 6 Cylinder Tractions
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Two Early DS Awaiting Restoration in Canada
by George Dyke….. With Citroën Autoclub Canada’s recent scavenging of 2 barn find D model Citroëns in Gravenhurst Ontario, (which you can read about here), I began to wonder about …
2CV – The Most Badass Car of All
Citroënvie member Chirs Meccia pointed out this article featured on the UK website Car Keys about why the Citroën 2CV is the most badass car of all time. “Not a …
A cure for Traction Avant gearbox oil seepage
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The Last Air-Cooled Automobile Engines
When Citroën changed the engine of the 2CV prototype, the TPV (Toute Petite Voiture – “Very Small Car”) from water cooled to air-cooled for the 2CV’s introduction in 1947, the …
Why design essence is missing at PSA Peugeot Citroën
by George Dyke….. It continues to astound me why a company like PSA Peugeot Citroën cannot embrace the essence of design that resulted in such iconic automobiles as the Traction …
Silent Blocs for Tractions
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Thinking About Restoring a Méhari?
Looking for challenging winter project? Why not consider resuscitating a Citroën Méhari? The trick is to find one that’s not too far gone. Sorting out the frame and running gear …
Dual D Rescue Adventure in Gravenhurst
by George Dyke…. Back in late August Bob McLeod from the Ottawa Citroën Club wrote me to say that he had been contacted by a fellow by the name of …
Down under replica DS Cabrio on ebay – at an over the top price!
Thanks to Citroënvie member Ian Stokes for drawing our attention to this unusual Vietnamese conversion of DS sedan to a cabriolet on ebay. The most distinguishable thing visually that it …
DS Tire installing and Steering Alignment in the GTA: an update.
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Greg Long makes two hidden treasure discoveries
Greg Long took a break from doing mechanicals last night and decided to explore a little further into the interior of his wonderfully preserved 1960 DS19. He pulled out the …
In Memoriam – Philippe Devingt (1940 – 2015)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Citroënvie club member Philippe Devingt who succumbed to a long term cancer illness on October 28, 2015, peacefully with his wife …
Decent barn find D’s for sale in BC
Citroënvie member Mike Lett in British Columbia’s interior brought to our attention 2 recent ads on Kijiji for Citroën D model barn finds. One lists 2 Safari wagons. The other …