Kégresse History — The 1922–1923 Trans-Sahara Expedition
The desert was largely unexplored and had never been crossed by car. It would be 3,200 km of trials for both men and machines.















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The desert was largely unexplored and had never been crossed by car. It would be 3,200 km of trials for both men and machines.
It has a full adaptation of the running gear which incorporates exclusive hydro-pneumatic suspension.
Quentin Hinzelin is a Citroën saviour—at least, he hopes to be.
Citroën reported today that global sales for the first half of 2026 are up 4.4% with 373,700 units sold worldwide.
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Citroën officially announced its decision to launch a new model inspired by the spirit of the legendary 2CV.
Stellantis will not eliminate any of its 14 automotive brands, but the operations of DS Automobiles will be folded into Citroën.
On July 6, 2026, the French postal service “La Poste“ will issue an exclusive stamp block in honour of André Citroën.
It was a great event as always.
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.
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