Méhari Resurrection
Citroënvie Bob Bruce in Duluth Minnesota purchased this Méhari in Toronto two years ago. He has been methodically working away on the mechanicals and yesterday drove it under its own …
No flipping way – in a 2CV?
While the eye might first be drawn to the bulbous aftermarket trunk on this 1957 2CV, (an aftermarket accessory offered by the specialty firm Raoul at the time), a closer …
Help needed to identify Citroën from the 1920s
From the ‘All it needs is a clutch’ dept: Citroënvie member Nazar Miszczuk found this little treasure on Craigslist in Monterey California. Since he lives in San Jose and absolutely …
1974 2CV on display at the Toronto International Auto Show
In a sea of new cars and high end classics on display at the 2016 Toronto International Auto Show, a little 2CV was tucked away in the corner garnering admiring …
Soda Blaster For Carb Cleaning & Rebuilding
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95th Anniversary of “Plaques Citroën”
95 years ago today a revolution was begun on the streets of France by André Citroën. It was on 20 February 1921 that Citroën launched a complex project to improve …
George Klein’s restoration of a 1972 SM from Kitchener
George Klein is taking on another SM restoration. But what a find to start with! This 1972 2.7L 5-speed with European headlights was tucked away in dry storage in Kitchener …
Jon Presnell Elaborates on the Traction Avant
by George Dyke….. Digging through our Citroënvie archives the other day, I came across notes I made during a presentation by Jon Presnell on the Traction Avant. They were …
Amazing 1922 Citroën B2 Restoration
It’s not often that we see a 1922 Citroën B2 let alone an extremely rare Sport Racing version. This marvelous automobile was restored by Mederic Haussthat who made the effort …
2CV headlights. To be round or square, that is the question!
Why is it that some 2CV’s from the mid-1970’s and 80’s have square headlights? If square lights were supposed to be more modern illumination units, why do the later models …
Preventing DS Structural Rust
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It finally looks like Traction Avant prices are starting to rise!
We have been saying that Traction Avants have been grossly undervalued for years… Most undeservedly so if you read our article we published a year ago: https://citroenvie.com/the-truely-futuristic-citroen/. Even this scruffy …
Cutest Citroën Seasons Greetings
With the holiday season over, we thought it would be nice to show three very artistic Citroën themed greetings we received: A Christmas greeting with a reindeer Traction Avant …
The Maz Collection – Yet another Great Citroën Rescue Adventure!
by George Dyke….. We had quite a scramble in the Southern Ontario region at the end of December. John Mazmanian passed away five years ago, (read his death notice here) …
How about a guaranteed rust free 2CV for Christmas?
Note: The car has now been sold in Europe for 20,000 euros. This Mimosa Yellow 2CV (like the one used in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only), is …
A Super Hippy and a French Goddess
One of our most prolific members in our club is Mitch Markowitz. As enthusiastic a fellow as you’ll ever find, his friendly demeanor and love for memorabilia have evolved from …
Four Speed Gearbox Option for 6 Cylinder Tractions
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Two Early DS Awaiting Restoration in Canada
by George Dyke….. With Citroën Autoclub Canada’s recent scavenging of 2 barn find D model Citroëns in Gravenhurst Ontario, (which you can read about here), I began to wonder about …
A cure for Traction Avant gearbox oil seepage
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The Last Air-Cooled Automobile Engines
When Citroën changed the engine of the 2CV prototype, the TPV (Toute Petite Voiture – “Very Small Car”) from water cooled to air-cooled for the 2CV’s introduction in 1947, the …
Why design essence is missing at PSA Peugeot Citroën
by George Dyke….. It continues to astound me why a company like PSA Peugeot Citroën cannot embrace the essence of design that resulted in such iconic automobiles as the Traction …
Silent Blocs for Tractions
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Thinking About Restoring a Méhari?
Looking for challenging winter project? Why not consider resuscitating a Citroën Méhari? The trick is to find one that’s not too far gone. Sorting out the frame and running gear …
Dual D Rescue Adventure in Gravenhurst
by George Dyke…. Back in late August Bob McLeod from the Ottawa Citroën Club wrote me to say that he had been contacted by a fellow by the name of …