2026 (and beyond…):
- Through to Feb. 28, ’26 – “Citroën Sport: 60 ans de Passion & de Victoires” exhibition, a vibrant celebration of Citroën’s six-decade legacy in motorsport. Located at Hélice Galerie, 3 rue des Vosges, 54122 Flin, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. Organized by L’Aventure Citroën in partnership with Hélice Galerie, this event offers an immersive journey through Citroën’s competitive history, showcasing its triumphs in rally, rally-raid, World Rally Championship (WRC), World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), and rallycross. Spanning over 1,100 square meters, the exhibition is a must-see for automotive enthusiasts and those curious about motorsport heritage.
Exhibition Highlights
The exhibition features 26 vehicles, with 20 sourced from L’Aventure Citroën’s prestigious collections, alongside archival images and artifacts that narrate Citroën’s motorsport journey. The display is organized into five thematic sections that trace the evolution of Citroën’s competitive endeavors:
– Early Rally Victories (1960s–1980s): Showcasing the beginnings of Citroën’s rally success with models like the DS, SM, and CX rally cars.
– Rallycross Years: Highlighting Citroën’s participation in the high-energy rallycross discipline.
– Rallye-Raid Epic: Celebrating iconic victories, including the ZX Rallye-Raid with 36 wins, such as four Paris-Dakar and one Paris-Pékin.
– Circuit Victories: Focusing on Citroën’s success in circuit racing, notably with the C-Elysée WTCC, a triple world champion.
– WRC Domination (1990s–Present): Featuring dominant models like the Xsara Kit Car (2 victories), Xsara WRC (32 victories), C4 WRC (36 victories), DS3 WRC (26 victories), and C3 WRC (6 victories).
Citroën’s motorsport legacy is underscored by its world championships in four FIA categories: Rallye-Raid, WRC, WTCC, and Rallycross, making it a formidable force in global motorsport.
https://laventure-association.com/en/evenement/citroen-sport-60-years-of-passion-victories/
- Jan. 28 – Feb. 1, ’26 – Rétromobile – Paris, France – at Porte de Versailles. http://en.retromobile.com/
- April 8– 12, ’26 – Retro Classics Essen – Essen, Germany. Not only a mecca for Citroëns but a world show for vintage, classic and prestige automobiles, motorsport, motorcycles, spare parts, and restoration. https://www.retro-classics-essen.de/en/
- April 9 – 11, ’26 – Traction Avant Workshop Courses with Daniel Eberli in Benken, Switzerland. Learn everything you need to know in theory and practice regarding the functions and the operations of a Traction. A 3-day “Basic” course will be conducted in English, provided there will be at least 2 participants (maximum 6). A social evening will take place on one of the evenings in a local wine cellar (optional). Course costs: CHF 400 – (book, food, drinks and accommodation not included). To get young people excited about our hobby, the course is free for participants under 18! The course is accompanied by Daniel’s new manual “Citroën Traction Avant 11 and 15 CV for Beginners and Advanced”, English edition November 2024 with more than 150 pages. The book is highly recommended even if you don’t participate in a course. (See http://www.oldtimer-taxi.ch/RepbrochureE/ReprochureE.php.) Combine the course with a vacation in Switzerland and get to know the area – for example the Rhine Falls. Rooms in Benken ZH will be available in our lovely B&B www.bnb-chellhof.ch or in the local Guesthouse Baumgarten http://baumgarten-benken.ch/. Contact Daniel for further information to register for one of the courses and to organize accommodation for you or to order the book. Phone: +41 52 319 25 17. (Note that from January 24 to March 11 contacts by phone are not possible.) E-Mail: eberlid@swissonline.ch
- May 2 & 3, ’26 – Citro-Classica – Vliegveld Twenthe Enschede (Netherlands). For Citroën enthusiasts (from young to old): springtime in a French atmosphere. https://en.citro-classica.nl/
- May 14 – 17, ’26 – SM International Meeting in the Netherlands. Organized by the International Federation of Citroën SM Clubs (IFCSMC), this event will be hosted north of Amsterdam and aims to bring together enthusiasts and owners of the Citroën SM model.
- Sept. 24 – 27, ’26 – Techno Classica Salon – Dortmund, Germany. With a wealth of experience and a forward-looking concept, event organizer SIHA is embarking on a new era. Visitors can expect a unique portfolio of exhibitors, vehicles and themes. In its first edition, the Techno Classica Salon will offer an exhibition area of around 50,000 square meters. https://technoclassica.de/
- Nov. 6–8, ’26 – Salon Époqu’Auto – Parc Eurexpo, Lyon-Chassieu, France. A major fall event for Citroën and other classic car enthusiasts. More info at: https://epoquauto.com/
2027
- July 27 – Aug. 1, ’27 – 26th World Meeting of the Friends of the 2CV — To be held at “Vacantiepark De Bergen”, Campinglaan 1, 5446 PW Wanroij, the Netherlands. https://www.2CV2027.nl
2029
- 27th World Meeting of the Friends of the 2CV — North Macedonia. Location and dates TBA.