A Goddess Appears in the Holy Grail Garage
When I pulled up to the entrance level in my 1970 DS21, Mike immediately asked if I would like to bring my car inside to take some photos of it in the chancel where the altar used to be.
HY(y for yorgurt) Van Display
We present this HY Van cardboard cutout displaying a selection of Malo yogurt from the Bretagne region of France.
Where Can I Get My Citroën Serviced?
One of the questions we frequently get asked is “Where can I get my Citroën serviced?” That’s an issue on the minds of the majority of classic Citroën owners in the USA and Canada.
Bob Hutchins’ Citroën Christmas Present to Cold War Motors
Cold War Motors is sort of an automotive themed version of Bob and Doug Mackenzie from the SCTV comedy series days, with beers in hand and a wall of liquor bottles serving as the backdrop in the part of his shop where the video is shot.
Citroën Egypt Ad Accused of Normalizing Sexual Harassment
In the ad, released on Dec. 3, but in recent days since criticized on social media, shows Diab using a camera on his car to photograph a woman crossing the road, apparently without her consent.
A Proper British Perspective on the SM
Iain Tyrrell discusses the SM’s development and takes a road test where he eloquently conveys the brilliant engineering and remarkable ride that only the SM delivers to one fortunate enough to be behind the wheel.
The Grand Tour makes a Grand Faux Pas
Jeremy Clarkson points out to Richard Hammond the giant stop warning light in the SM, which happens to be on, along with the alternator and oil pressure light, which begs the question, why would you drive the car with these lights on?
A Long Haul…… 800 Miles!
A trial drive around the block convinced me that no way would this worn out machine get me back home.
BX 4TC Evolution Rally Car & Citroën Group B Rally History
A great video about this often overlooked chapter of Citroën’s Group B rally car history.
Relevant Considerations Regarding the Switch to Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicles proliferate, finding a balance between them and internal combustion engine automobiles will necessitate us all determining what is practical to allow us to live to some degree in the manner we have become accustomed.
HY Van Power Mod Update
With 2.5 years of development, HY Conversions in The Netherlands has honed designs for dramatically accelerating HY Van performance and delivering stopping power to match.
The last HY Van left the factory 40 years ago today
It was on December 14, 1981 that the last Citroën Type H rolled down the assembly line in the Aulnay sous Bois factory, just northeast of Paris.
The New Citroën Ami – Not So Friendly When ‘Driven’
The folks at Fifth Gear, the British motoring magazine series, just took aim at the new Citroën Ami, in a road test test where they took the urban runabout to the track to test handling parameters.
Preface to The China Car — Chrysler CCV
The China Car book by François Castaing goes into great detail about the Chrysler CCV project to design and built a third-world car, but it only glosses over how the company managed to find and purchase the little French gem that inspired – a Citroën 2CV.
2CV 4×4 Trek Through the Alps
Cyril Ribas from Aventure 2CV has produced a spectacular short video documenting a road trip he and his 16 year-old son Evann took through the Swiss Alps in his four-wheel drive 2CV.
CAC 2021 Christmas Party – Happy Holidays!
With the Covid-19 pandemic tamed down somewhat, Citroën Autoclub Canada was able to hold their annual Christmas party in person once again.
Driving James May’s Legendary Top Gear Ami 8 to the Limit
Tiff Needell takes the Ami 8 driven by James May in Top Gear 10 years ago to the track for an “all-out” run.
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Rare Maserati Quattroporte Prototype with a Smidgen of Citroën Influence
A very rare forerunner to the Maserati Quadraporte II, with just a couple of Citroën components, was offered for sale today by RM | Sotheby’s in Le Castellet, France.
A Three Country DS Restoration
The article goes into great detail and shows some good pictures of the process involved, but one needs to stay on top of all stages of a DS restoration.
Kégresse footage from La Croisière Jaune
The film contains some incredible archive footage of a Kégresse track vehicle and then La Croisière Jaune — the trans-Asian expedition in 1931/1932 that was organized by Citroën to promote their Kégresse vehicles and further the company’s reputation for reliability.
DS at The Museum of Modern Art in NYC
MoMA had the car repainted before the exhibition. Things were disassembled, and the parts must have been reassembled by people with no knowledge of a DS.
2CV Upkeep Tips
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Rob Hattin Goes the Extra Mile with his 2CV
Among the Aston Martins and the other exotics that participated in the event, his lowly 2CV continually stood out as the crowd pleaser.
A New Book About the 2CV Inspired CCV — The China Car
The China Car is a new book by François Castaing that provides much greater detail about a project that has fascinated many of us in the Citroën community.