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.
Runs, drives, shifts and stops well. 602 cc motor with front disc brakes.
They recently launched a 1/8 scale model of the Citroën 2CV that appears in the James Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’.
Are the remains of Citroën Kégresses quietly rusting away in fields in the Falklands?
Built in France, the DS N°7 boasts an impressive integration of advanced technology.
Most likely marketing was trying to show the overall shape and not really worrying about the exact model relative to the year of introduction.
In excellent running and driving condition, and ready to be enjoyed on the road!
A look into the 1970s experimental/limited-production version of the GS fitted with a twin-rotor Wankel engine.
I replaced or renewed almost everything on the car from rebuilding the entire engine, brake system, interior, fixing rust spots and correcting the electrical system.
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