Cursed Number 13 in Motor Racing
The number 13 was largely eliminated in motor racing, particularly in European Grand Prix and subsequently Formula One, starting in 1926.















Be a part of the Citroënvie online community! Membership includes access to our Members Roster, technical articles, hundreds of Citroën service/repair documents, sales brochures, dealer price lists, handbooks, our Citroën Parts & Services Directory, high-resolution publication archives and MUCH more.
Join Citroënvie
The number 13 was largely eliminated in motor racing, particularly in European Grand Prix and subsequently Formula One, starting in 1926.
The C6 was targeted at a clientele who displayed a certain degree of social success.
This year’s show is themed “Driven by Choice” and features over 45 automotive brands showcasing more than 650 vehicles.
When we look at this car, it is impossible not to make a comparison with a 2CV from the same year, and that is when we notice some distinctive signs of evolution.
It promises to be a memorable experience for those who have never sat in the lounge-like interior of the DS.
Literally everything is new except the base 2CV chassis which has been galvanized and the 1981 602cc engine/transmission/disc brakes and license plates.
Postponed from 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, it was finally held from July 25 – 30, 2023, in the Délemont region of Switzerland.
I thought that I ought to remove the cylinder head after doing a compression test.
Vincent Beyaert describes the production and development of the 2CV assembled at the Forest plant in Belgium.
Chris Bronkhorst in The Netherlands has published a book that focuses on the design of the DS.
And if theses don’t make you want to open your wallet, we have a lead on a lovely 1964 DS Cabriolet…
Had Citroën operated in the manner Tesla has, the DS would have lasted about as long as the Edsel.
The Méhari found use with the police, customs, airports, racecourses, shopkeepers, craftsmen and private individuals.
The car is in excellent condition and was imported to the US in late 2020 by a well known Citroën importer.
Access further archives on our Archive Documents page.