123 Ignition – Switching from 6 Volts to 12 Volts
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We love a Citroën challenge!
Citroënvie member Steve Claassen sent us this photo wondering we had seen this before? The caption stated “Prototype Victor Bouffort garage jamin 3 wheels 1947 engine citroen 11 hp gull …
The Citroën DS 19: Why It’s the Ultimate Classic Car
As we celebrate 60 years of the DS it seems that a number of automotive journalists are discovering its virtues. The latest is the Wall Street Journal’s Dan Neil, who …
Traction Avant Historic Photos
We love old photos of Citroëns. Recently we came across a great Traction Avant photo montage PowerPoint presentation that has a mix of some of the most iconic Traction photos …
In case you need a DS part or two…
Here we have an extreme case of Citroenitis. The virus has been contained in this fenced-in compound in Colorado Springs where about 40 Citroën DS19 and DS21 cars and station …
Travel Tip for Canadians Buying Gas in the USA
For years Canadians been frustrated when having to refuel at US gas stations. Since the US has not yet adopted PIN technology on their credit cards, the pumps require that …
Sprinter Van Swallows 2CV!
[Requires paid membership to access.] Citroenvie member Wyatt Markus of Au Sable Forks, NY sent us this remarkable photo proving it can be done. It’s inside a stretched (170″ wheelbase) …
Are you facing a DS tire choice dilemma?
(Requires paid member status to access.) Citroëns were designed to run with Michelin tires. In fact, during the period from 1935 to 1974 Michelin actually owned Citroën. So the cars …
Weekend in Anjou Driving a Traction
OK die hard Traction Avant fans, have we got a video for you. Posted by Video Parisien the clip is called “My weekend in Anjou driving an old car”. They …
GS Birotor Driving Video
Graham H Wilson, GSection Registrar of the Citroën Car Club in the UK, recently uploaded a video of a GS Birotor that visited him a few weeks ago at his …
What An Awesome Pair!
You are looking at a 1926 Packard parked beside a Traction Avant. Both cars belong to the Bjorn Teerlinck in Belgium. Bjorn bought the Packard three months ago at an …
Get Ready for Classic Citroën Prices to Skyrocket!
by George Dyke A bold statement indeed, but one I think will come to fruition based on the recent auction trends in classic cars and the desire by those with …
Peacock Tackles Modern DS Engineering
You may remember Peacock Engineering as the company owned by legendary artisan craftsman Mick Peacock. Peacock built very high quality all-steel aftermarket cabriolet conversion bodies for six-cylinder Traction Avants. Fabricated …
How NOT to start a 2CV
(Requires paid member status to access.) Just to be helpful here, 2CV’s are started when cold by pulling the choke and NOT depressing the gas pedal. When hot, don’t touch …
Accurate Solution for Reading Traction Avant Coolant Temperature
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Citroën Makes Cameo Appearance in Top Gear’s Patagonia Escapade
It’s not a North American event but it takes place in The Americas; the latest 2 hour Christmas special episode of Top Gear has Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May …
1954 2CV Found in Halifax Brewery
We have all heard of “barn finds” as they relate to Citroëns. However, Citroënvie member Bob LaRoche in New Brunswick has a new method of finding them. He calls it …
Solving the Mystery of Citroën’s Involvement with Jean Béliveau and the Montreal Canadiens
by George Dyke We are now discovering that the commitment Citroën Canada made to align itself with Jean Béliveau in the 1970’s timeframe is turning out to be nothing short …
Traction Avant Pioneering Recognized at Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance
This past fall the organizers of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance held at the Hilton Head Island Resort in SC, invited Citroënvie member Joseph “Woody” Rutter to display his …
Chapron DS21 Concorde Coupe – Clues to Citroën in Montreal
Citroënvie member Michael Gillespie has made one of his retirement priorities to organize all his old photos and scan them. He sent George Dyke a photo he found from a …
Citroën DS in Herbie Love Bug Movie
On December 8, 2014 the classic car marketplace website Bring a Trailer listed one of the Herbie Volkswagen “Love Bugs” for sale. It was discovered a few years ago in …
Michelin Talks Tweel for North America
ABC News today ran an article profiling Michelin North America’s chairman Pete Selleck, and the company’s new airless tire called Tweel. Pete Selleck While we first covered the the …
Citroën Challenger Roadster Update
We are pleased to provide a status update to the custom-bodied Citroën Challenger roadster that surfaced in the Los Angeles area back in 2000. Originally sold by Challenger Motors LA, …
French-German DS Chronicle 1990-2000 and Canada 2012 Onwards
by Pierre Cambillard Before we start I wish to extend my great appreciation to George Dyke, who relentlessly has led the CITROËNVIE Club to become a world leading Citroën club …