A Time Warp 1969 DS21 Pallas Citromatic
A decades-long search for a nice DS uncovered a genuine 883 mile, one-owner, local example a short distance away!
Citroën History of the Canadian West Coast and Northwest USA
An incredibly detailed history of Citroën in Oregon, Washington state, and British Columbia.
Record Gathering of Citroëns at the Italian and French Car Show 2019 in Vancouver!
June 17th was the Italian and French Car Show at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver BC, an event that has become an annual Fathers’ Day tradition.
Hagerty Spring Thaw Rally – 2018 in BC
by Keinan Chapman….. I participate every spring in the “Hagerty Spring Thaw Rally” put on by Classic Car Adventures in British Columbia. We cover 1,200 to 1,500 kms around BC mostly on smaller or secondary routes that are all well scouted out and planned by the organizers. We are supplied …
Nice DS Find in British Columbia, Canada
It’s very rare to come across a nicely preserved “barn find” DS that has been stored for years, but Jean-Michel Ledet in British Columbia earlier this month found this 1972 DS21 in the Oak Bay section of Victoria. The car was in a gentleman’s basement for 18 years! He …
Sjaak Oosterling – An Artistic Ami Says Hi!
It’s always encouraging to get fan mail. This one that came in yesterday is especially pleasing… Good evening Mr. Dyke, My hobby is painting old cars, tractors, trucks etc. of the fifties, the time that I grew up in Holland near the Belgian border I have a special passion …
2CV Charleston re-build by Lionel Hondier
Lionel Hondier in Vancouver, BC has been busy eradicating rust from the east. This 2CV was driven there in the summer of 2015 from Ontario with a rusted frame and many things needed to be repaired… from brakes to suspensions to pedal floors, etc… (Surprising it made it!) A new …
Living With a 2CV Oil Leak
(Requires paid membership to access.) One of our members in Richmond BC, was facing a dilemma; living with 6 grams of oil that was leaking from his 2CV each day! His mechanic, a 2CV guy, said the motor was just too rough to seal up and an expensive engine …
Triple SM Barn Find in Victoria BC
Greg Long, who lives near Seattle, wanted a set of european headlights for his 1973 US spec front end SM. Actually Greg bought his SM in Vancouver Canada a couple of years ago, and as luck would have it he recently heard of three more north of the border, this …
In Memoriam – Ari Sala (1936 – 2016)
We are most saddened to announce the passing of very a devoted Citroënvie member from Vancouver Island. Ary (Arij) Sala, died peacefully in his home at Fanny Bay, BC on January 27, 2016 at the age of 79. Ari had owned a Citroën 2CV in The Netherlands and although the didn’t …