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 …
George Dyke Discusses the Marvels of Citroën’s SM
The National Post in Canada has a section devoted to driving. (Driving.ca) Clayton Seams, a producer for National Post, who has been fascinated with the Citroën SM since he first …
Allez Pascal takes 2015 Vacation Across North America with Family and DS Safari
Read this interesting account of a French family that shipped a “beater” DS wagon to Montreal to begin a vacation traveling in Quebec, Ontario and then the USA. You can …
Annual NYC Bastille Day Rally & Rendezvous Offers a Tempting Prize!
Get your passports ready and come to New York City for the 16th Annual Bastille Day Rally & Rendezvous on Sunday, July 12, 2015. www.lacompagnie.com the official carrier of The …
Citroën C6 Pops Up For Sale in the USA
The ad on Craigslist and ebay this week caused quite a stir in our North American Citroën community. Here was a C6 being offered for sale in the USA, already …
Greg Long adds a Traction Avant Cabriolet to his Citroën Collection
Citroënvie member Greg Long has been busy bolstering his already impressive collection of classic Citroëns. The latest addition is this Slough built 1939 Light 15 Roadster. Formerly owned by Greg’s …
In Memoriam – Bill Dalglish 1925 – 2015
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Francis William (Bill) Dalglish of London, Ontario. Bill joined Citroën Autoclub Canada in the early 2000’s when he imported a 1974 …
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/ …
Rétromobile 2015 Report
by John McCulloch These are a few of the highlights at the 2015 edition of Rétromobile. For the first time at the fortieth anniversary of Rétromobile, the Citroën Héritage presented …
1923 Citroën 5HP Model C now in Nova Scotia
Grant Slinn recently acquired this 1923 Citroën 5HP Model C. It came to Canada as part of an estate inheritance several years ago. The owner hoped that one of her …
Ronald Kienhuis’ “New” Traction
When Ronald Kienhuis moved from New York City back to the Bretagne region of France he sold his Citroen SM and bought a 1998 Berlingo as a daily driver. However, …
Citroën AutoClub Canada – Vancouver Italian-French Car Show 2014
John Anthony MacGregor sent in photos taken at the Citroën AutoClub Canada Italian-French Car Show on Father’s Day. Although the weather was a bit damp and the venue was not …
Bastille Day Bash – Biggest Yet in New York City
Last Sunday, July 15, the Greater New York Citroën and Velosolex Touring Club held their 15th annual Bastille Day Celebration and it proved to be their biggest so far! …
April 18, 2014: 80th Anniversary Date of the Traction Avant
In just 7 days – April 18, 2014 will mark the 80th anniversary date of one of a landmark date in automotive history – the introduction of Citroën’s Traction Avant. …
Traction Cabriolet Spotted on the High Seas
Citroënvie members Barry and Anna Evans were on a cruise vacation recently aboard the Royal Caribbean Line’s ship Adventure of the Seas. Imagine their surprise when while strolling through the …
In Memoriam – Al Eberhard (January 13, 1941 – March 13, 2014)
Regretfully we announce the passing of Citroënvie club member Al Eberhard who succumbed to a long term cancer illness on March 13, peacefully at home. Al had been coping with …
Vintage Citroëns Spotted in Cambodia
While vacationing in Siem Reip Cambodia yesterday Citroënvie member Gord Linkletter sent us this photo of two 1920 something Citroëns parked in front of his hotel. The beige one appears …
Traction Reunited!
Imagine finding and buying back a special car you had sold 42 years before. For anyone who reminisces with thoughts about such a vehicle, John Chestnutt, 82, knows what it’s …
Harriet Nixon’s Retirement Announcement Picture
Citroën Autoclub Canada member Harriet Nixon from Wiarton, ON will be retiring in a few days. She recently attended our annual Christmas party, but she’s been busy for quite a …
Citroën Field of Dreams in Denver
Years ago we showed a picture of a field of Citroëns in Denver. John Ricker (from Denver) wrote recently to say he just stopped by and the place is changing …
Dutch Treat at Niagara Falls
by George Dyke…. Back in April I received an email from Marcel Dehue of The Netherlands about a group of Dutch classic car owners who were planning a trip across …
One More in Vancouver…
CITROËNVIE member Lionel Hondier of Vancouver, British Columbia has restored a few 2CVs to remarkably high standards in the past couple of years. Having completed a lovely Truckette and sold …
Alfa Heaven – Wonderful Weekend Trip
by Michael Barone….. I confess that it was disheartening that we received no ‘takers’ for the Around Superior tour (perhaps another time?), but though very few participated in Ed Solstad’s …