Update on Jolie — The Transcendental 2CV
Jolie is still a tangible presence, but the emotional attachment is not as strong now.
Jolie is still a tangible presence, but the emotional attachment is not as strong now.
“Whimsy” the famous 2CV Artcar has found a new home in Toronto.
The star of the show from a Citroën standpoint was a 1971 Ami M35 Prototype recently imported from Europe and owned by Bruce Ehrman.
A Citroën DS was one of the first purchases they made as not only newlyweds, but as new citizens of this country.
We took a 90 minute drive on the scenic backroads of the Niagara escarpment going from Milton to Ancaster.
This year’s Citroëns @ Carlisle had a special focus on the 50-year anniversary of the CX.
It was truly an awesome sight — Tractions everywhere in 4 large parking lots as well as lining all along the roads to them.
Another example of the sorry state of journalism where people take an article published elsewhere and digest out of it only enough bits to spin a sensational and inaccurate story.
After countless hours of seemingly pointless work, the sound of Little Alien’s engine roaring was music to our ears.
Claude and Annie Gueniffey made this 3D framed display containing 85 different 2CV models.
“We have a kind of a one-stop shop for an entire car if need be. And Dave is available to us for consultation.”
“That ID was one of many Ds I rescued and I was not expecting to win.”
The Government of Canada has mandated that all grades of gasoline sold at the pumps have an ethanol blend. Not good for classic cars!
Purchased 30 or years ago from the owner in Baltimore, It has been sitting in storage ever since.
We pay tribute to Bill with the profile of him that we ran back in the Fall of 2013 on the 20th anniversary of his “Whimsy” 2CV.
Its not clear what their ultimate objective is, but they do get it running, after a fashion.
Citroën toyed with offering a modernized version of the 2CV — as did Chrysler.
Citroën owners there, and even further abroad, are thrilled that capable service is still at hand.
A running car was an important criteria, and Little Alien just made the cut.
“I’ve kept the car to this day, maintained and restored over the years. I still drive it in the summer, though it now qualifies as an antique.“
Citroën Autoclub Canada members had the opportunity to visit Miles Nadal’s ‘Dream Car Collection’ in Toronto. It’s the Canadian version of Jay Leno’s Garage – and then some…)
It clamps over the gear shift lever once first gear is engaged,
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