In case you need a DS part or two…
Here we have an extreme case of Citroenitis. The virus has been contained in this fenced-in compound in Colorado Springs where about 40 Citroën DS19 and DS21 cars and station …
Travel Tip for Canadians Buying Gas in the USA
For years Canadians been frustrated when having to refuel at US gas stations. Since the US has not yet adopted PIN technology on their credit cards, the pumps require that …
Sprinter Van Swallows 2CV!
[Requires paid membership to access.] Citroenvie member Wyatt Markus of Au Sable Forks, NY sent us this remarkable photo proving it can be done. It’s inside a stretched (170″ wheelbase) …
Are you facing a DS tire choice dilemma?
(Requires paid member status to access.) Citroëns were designed to run with Michelin tires. In fact, during the period from 1935 to 1974 Michelin actually owned Citroën. So the cars …
Citroëns at Carlisle 2015 – Agenda Announced
Citroëns at Carlisle is coming up fast… at Carlisle Events Import & Kit Nationals, May 15-17, 2015. Pre-register NOW. PRE registration by April 13 saves you time & $$$. https://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ …
GS Birotor Driving Video
Graham H Wilson, GSection Registrar of the Citroën Car Club in the UK, recently uploaded a video of a GS Birotor that visited him a few weeks ago at his …
What An Awesome Pair!
You are looking at a 1926 Packard parked beside a Traction Avant. Both cars belong to the Bjorn Teerlinck in Belgium. Bjorn bought the Packard three months ago at an …
More on the Failed La Croisère Blanche Canadian Expedition of 1934
In 2005 we first wrote about the La Croisère Blanche in an article titled “The Champagne Safari” in the 2005 Winter Citroënthusiast. (You can find it in our documents archives …
Solving the Mystery of Citroën’s Involvement with Jean Béliveau and the Montreal Canadiens
by George Dyke We are now discovering that the commitment Citroën Canada made to align itself with Jean Béliveau in the 1970’s timeframe is turning out to be nothing short …
Traction Avant Pioneering Recognized at Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance
This past fall the organizers of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance held at the Hilton Head Island Resort in SC, invited Citroënvie member Joseph “Woody” Rutter to display his …
Chapron DS21 Concorde Coupe – Clues to Citroën in Montreal
Citroënvie member Michael Gillespie has made one of his retirement priorities to organize all his old photos and scan them. He sent George Dyke a photo he found from a …
CAC 2014 Christmas Party – Hearty Fun!
Citroën Autoclub Canada’s annual Christmas party was held on Dec. 6. This year it was once again at the Granite Brewery & Restaurant in Toronto. 42 members attended and enjoyed …
Citroën Challenger Roadster Update
We are pleased to provide a status update to the custom-bodied Citroën Challenger roadster that surfaced in the Los Angeles area back in 2000. Originally sold by Challenger Motors LA, …
Paris / New York Comparison Video
Here is an exceptional video that contrasts Paris and New York City by showing a split screen timelapse of the two cities to illustrate the beauty and individuality of each. …
French-German DS Chronicle 1990-2000 and Canada 2012 Onwards
by Pierre Cambillard Before we start I wish to extend my great appreciation to George Dyke, who relentlessly has led the CITROËNVIE Club to become a world leading Citroën club …
In Memoriam – Allen Gravelle (1938 – 2014)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and founding member of the Ottawa Citroën Club, Allen Gravelle. Allen passed away peacefully at The Peter D. Clarke …
CAC Fall Outing – “Bridges & Rivers of Waterloo Region” – Sept. 27 ‘14
With bright sunshine and temperatures more like summer than autumn, turnout was impressive for Citroën Autoclub Canada’s Fall Outing taking in the “Bridges & Rivers of Waterloo Region”. See the …
A Pilgrimage to the Mille Miglia
Last spring, my wife and I, as part of a Franco-Italian trip, assisted at the start of the race and were spectators, but this time with more finesse and experience…
Traction Avant 80th Anniversary – La Ferté-Vidamme, France – Sept. 13 & 14, 2014
by George Dyke…. Traction anniversary celebrations in France tend to be something special. The 75th anniversary in Arras was memorable for the museum and for the lovely backdrop of the …
Driving a “True” DS in France
by George Dyke…. Just going to France to celebrate the Traction Avant Anniversary is a dream come true, but the trip I recently made was heavenly. For starters, a friend …
2014 Ottawa Citroën Club – Summer Gathering
by George Dyke…. Tradition runs deep in the Ottawa Citroën Club. Again this year the annual gathering (their 15th) on August 21-23 was a european style casual get-together that …
Canadian 2CV Survivor – A Rare Duck Indeed
by Bruce Grant…. This little Deuche is a bit unusual in that was a “Modèle P-O”, (Pays Outre-mer) designed for sale in the colonies, instantly recognizable by the tubular bumper …
August 2014 CAC Summer Outing to the SS Keewatin
by George Dyke…. Our August 16 summer outing to SS Keewatin at Port McNicol, was wet but wonderful. Yes it rained, but the rich history of this passenger ship that …
Brits meet Cits at CAC’s August Meeting in Toronto
Feature photo – Left to right; Mark Daust who is the vice president of the Healey Club, George Dyke – president Citroën Autoclub Canada, John Burrows – president of the …