Rare Traction Avant Picnic Kit
Last week Jérôme Elion in Philadelphia ventured into his grandfather’s attic and came across this gem.















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Last week Jérôme Elion in Philadelphia ventured into his grandfather’s attic and came across this gem.
The goal was to broaden the offering by truly adapting it to the needs of people with reduced mobility.
We are pleased to show this unique collector’s item — the first Citroën BX 4TC Integrale manufactured for the 1986 Group B Rally.
A historic French record of 3,368 cars were present from May 14th to 16th in Villiers-sur-Loir, Vendômois.
Just like the first volume, Part 2 is once again a unique book full of never-before-published information and images.
Despite the soggy weather, It still turned out the be a fun day. Certainly not too hot and we weren’t baking in the sun!
Comexposium and Rétromobile have announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with the auction house Gooding Christie’s.
What decisions he may make as to the future of Citroën and DS Automobiles brands in Stellantis will no doubt come under close scrutiny.
For anyone interested in 2CV history, options and variations, this publication is an indispensable reference.
Of the French manufacturers, the love for Citroën is remarkably strong in Japan. I noticed this immediately while attending various car shows.
The DS Club Ile-de-France is organizing a DS Platinum Jubilee, planned for Saturday, October 18th, 2025 and Sunday the 19th.
There are temperature and pressure gauges along with an assortment of buttons, knobs and switches that have some markings but will need to be verified.
A very early 1946, post-war, Belgian made Traction Avant, likely assembled with pre-war parts including opening and closing hood ventilators and Pilote wheels.
Air conditioning, turning headlights, light brown leather seats and ocher carpeting.
The conversion was performed in 1951/52 in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France and it is based on a 1936 11AL.
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