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.
It appeared for sale in the Mecum auction on Thursday, August 14, 2025 selling for a mere $15,980 USD!
This convertible was built on the basis of a 1967 station wagon.
A comprehensive and incredibly well-complied perspective of the DS and the avant-garde approach that Citroën took in development and marketing.
Chris Dubuque has made another in-depth research effort regarding the history of Citroën in the USA and Canada.
I am going back to France and after 40 years must sell.
Over 1,600 cars from 38 countries participated in the well organized event.
Gooding Christie’s will be offering this Cabriolet at their Pebble Beach Auction on August 15, 2025.
The engine has been completely redone and the whole car refinished including the interior.
It was purchased by Greg Long from Harrah’s Auto Collection in 2004 and then it sold at a world record price of $66,000 US in 2012 during Retromobile in Paris.
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