Wankel Wannabees — Good Intentions… Unintended Consequences
Like GM/Chevrolet, Citroën jumped into the deep end of Wankel waters, but took a more cautious approach.















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Like GM/Chevrolet, Citroën jumped into the deep end of Wankel waters, but took a more cautious approach.
Citroën initially planned to build 500 M35 prototypes. The final total was far lower for several important reasons
It all started two weeks ago at the 50th Annual Citroën Rendezvous in Malta, New York.
The C3 was recognized as the most user-friendly vehicle on the market.
The teams at Citroën Design and the Marine nationale have devised a design inspired by the naval world.
Alan was the proud owner of a 1984 2CV done in a white “France 3” tribute theme.
Despite its Belgian-Italian (rather than French) design origins the XM retained a distinctly Citroën identity, earning it the title of European Car of the Year in 1990
In the mid-1970s, the Romanian government launched a new call for tenders to manufacturers in “capitalist” countries. This time, Citroën won.
André was passionate about classic cars. For the past five years he organized the Élégance Trois-Rivières.
Citrovisie has announced Citroën TUB — The blueprint of the modern van, and Les Citroën en pleine forme —The history of Citroën’s design studio.
Middleclassvroom took a Dyane for a drive to experience how it combines simplicity, charm, and ride entertainment.
It embodied not just speed and luxury, but also a poetic confidence in technology, design, and the future.
The Classic 2CV Racing Club has welcomed BTCC stars and presenters from BBC’s Top Gear — a true testament to the enduring appeal of 2CV racing.
When you compare the UMAP with the production model from which it inherited the engine and platform, you immediately realize that the two models have completely different purposes.
It will be interesting to see how high bidders are prepared to go to acquire this leisure-focused adventure vehicle based on the iconic 2CV.
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