1921 Citroën racing car purchased by nearby California collector
On March 4, 2016 we wrote about Citroënvie member Nazar Miszczuk and his passion for pre-war Citroëns. At the time had purchased what looked to be the remains of a …
Insightful Documentation Discovered About German Takeover Attempt of the TPV
A 73-year old document discovered in the archives of The Conservatoire Citroën has shed some light on the intense interest the Germans had in getting their hands on the Citroën’s …
This unique 2CV Sahara could be your visa to off-roading
If you are a bit bummed that you weren’t the successful bidder for the gorgeous 2CV Sahara that sold for just £62,000 at the April 1 CCA Practical Classics auction …
The Only DS5 in North America
by Richard Vaughan….. From 1998 to January of this year, I was employed as a car designer for a US-based company that specialized in designing, engineering and manufacturing automotive …
Installing a 123 Ignition in a Positive Ground Traction Avant
From the You Learn Something New Everyday Dept: (Requires paid member status to access.) Did you think that all Tractions manufactured in France and Belgium were negative ground? Apparently …
Hand Crafted Wooden 2CV
Michel Robillard is a retired Frenchman and a cabinet-maker by profession since the age of 14. He shares two passions, wood and cars and, it would seem, a true love …
Custom Citroën DS Coupés and a Peugeot Food Truck
Yesterday Autoline.tv posted a video with John McElroy talking about some neat customized Ds. In case you have not seen it, click on this link and select the first article …
20,000 km DS Crossing of South America
Bernadette and Jacky Chevillon are a couple of young French retirees who are passionate about trips and old vehicles. In the fall of 2016 they united these two passions to …
Wired Rewires DS History
While on one hand it’s great that the Mullin Automotive Museum invited journalists to come and preview their “Citroën: The Man, The Marque, The Mystique” display they are opening March …
For those into custom vanity plates…
Remember the Carly Simon song ‘Your so Vain”? Well if you are wanting to personalize your Citroën, you might think this article is about you; Some people want the extra …
Metropolis Influence in Genesis Concept
Today many of us classic car buffs shrug our shoulders and say that it’s hard to tell one new car model form the other. And if a design innovation does …
Sjaak Oosterling – An Artistic Ami Says Hi!
It’s always encouraging to get fan mail. This one that came in yesterday is especially pleasing… Good evening Mr. Dyke, My hobby is painting old cars, tractors, trucks etc. of …
Deserved Recognition for the CX
The CX is beginning to be recognized outside the world of die-hard Citroën enthusiasts as both a worthy evolutionary and futuristic design successor to the DS. As much as we …
1974 GS – Pimped to be a Pick-up
Here’s a most unusual GS that was listed for sale on eBay in the UK and on Bring a Trailer. As one reader commented, it “Lost its brakes and careened …
Ohio car auction in July to feature at least 4 Citroëns
Ron & Eunice Hackenberger have chosen to relinquish 50 years worth of collectible cars that have been a lifelong dream for them. It’s all happening July 14 – 16, 2017. …
Cool SM t-shirt available from “Soup Nazi” company
Remember the Seinfeld TV series episode called The Soup Nazi where there was a restaurant in NYC and the owner would only serve you his soup if he deemed you …
Silverstone Auctions a SM
Silverstone Auctions in the UK will be opening their auction calendar for 2017 in just three weeks’ time when they return to Race Retro, one of Europe’s premier historic motorsport …
2CV Preserved at The National Motor Museum Trust
Citroënvie member Glen Koronowski sent us these pictures of a 1986 2CV6 on display at The National Motor Museum located at Beaulieu (pronounced Bu-lee), one of the South of England’s …
Mullin Automotive Museum to Celebrate Citroëns
by George Dyke….. I recently had the opportunity to tour the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard California, an absolutely breathtaking display of primarily pre-war Art Deco French classic cars. I …
Leonard Cohen’s Contribution to Iconize the DS
We were most saddened to hear of Leonard Cohen’s passing last November. He was a unique singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist, and painter. And he was Canadian, growing up in …
Citroën DS23 compared to Bentley, Jaguar and Mercedes of the era.
Citroënvie member Herns Pierre-Jerome wrote in to mention he enjoyed an article on mydrive.com where a Citroën DS23ie is put to the test vs a Bentley T1 vs a Mercedes …
Mannequin Challenge for 2CV Méhari Club Cassis
For the new year, the Méhari Club Cassis decided to emulate the trendy technique of the Mannequin Challenge in a video about their company a fun and friendly way to …
Traction Avant 15-6 Clutch Change Tips
(Requires paid member status to access.) Richard Boudrias writes: Claude Guillot and I recently changed the clutch and roller thrust bearing in my Traction Avant 15-6H for the conventional graphite …
Dick Twinney’s Whimsical 2CV Art Offerings
Noted English wildlife artist Dick Twinney has developed a love for the 2CV and featured the deux chevaux in many of his fanciful cartoon illustrations over the years. In fact …