Why Were Single-bolt Rims Discontinued on Early DS and ID Models?
The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:















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The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:
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Car is in excellent condition and was restored in Belgium. Always garaged. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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More smiles per mile than any other car you will own.
After our absence from the 2020 show due to concerns of safety because of Covid, we hope to resume our presence, continuing our 30+ years of involvement.
John McCulloch and I, along with a couple of others, spent an all-nighter listening to him recall his Citroën experiences. His enthusiasm and joviality was contagious.
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