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.
Produced by two Dutch filmmakers, Project S, reflects on the creation of the SM and the power of good design.
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.”
While some cars appear to be in pristine condition, and others obvious ‘projects’, many may look good at first glance, but have issues.
“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!
In celebration of Motor Trend’s 75th anniversary, the publication chose to highlight what they feel was a milestone in automotive design and engineering in 1972.
Alain Dufour is offering a 1:43 scale model of the 1938 11BL Traction Cabriolet re-bodied by Emile Tonneline.
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.
Access further archives on our Archive Documents page.