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 is in excellent condition and a very comfortable ride.
This exceptional 1972 Citroën SM has just 25,136 original miles and has undergone a meticulous, nuts-and-bolts restoration.
Driveable 1972 2CV with strong 602 motor. Calif. smog exempt.
It once resided in the collection of the late Peter Mullin at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, CA.
Fully restored and been in my family since 1981.
Currently located in Northridge, CA.
Undoubtedly very expensive to create, since they were 100% hand made by craftsmen in Citroën’s design studio, very few were made.
Once again a memorable event, made even more so by spontaneity!
Fully complete and in very good condition with a few scratches and a small ding on the hood.
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