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.
We headed out on a 2.5 hour drive that took us along some of Southern Ontario’s nicest country back-roads.
Horse power is not required for enjoyment, but a decent heater would be nice!
Ordered during the debut of the DS at the 1955 Paris Car Show.
DS Automobiles continues to whitewash it’s Citroën heritage.
For most of it’s life has resided in the USA. Runs and drives well.
A complete frame off, nut and bolt restoration in Rotterdam with the engine and transmission rebuilt by Burton.
A beautifully driving and “like new” in appearance condition Citroën DS that has not gone through a high degree of restoration.
World of Citroën, based in Hollywood California, took a unique approach in selling the 2CV in the USA in 1980s.
The private Citroën collection of Louis Grenier near Montreal, Quebec, Canada is being sold.
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