Jay Leno Shows His Traction Avant 15-6
Jay profiles the legendary Citroën Traction Avant, in this case a 1949 six-cylinder model.
Peterson Automotive Museum ‘Duck’ Ousted From the Nest
A 1964 2CV appeared on Bring a Trailer today that is being auctioned off from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. It is described as a non-running project car that has been stored in their underground vault for the last five years. Obviously intended as a car for display from …
In Memoriam – Walter Escherich: 1965 – 2018
We regretfully announce the passing of Walter (Wally) Mason Escherich, a long time Citroën enthusiast in the Los Angeles area. Many considered him a friend, a mentor, and a source of all things Citroën. He died on Monday, Dec 3 after suffering a heart attack the previous Friday. Wally grew …
More Details of PSA’s Return to North America Announced
PSA’s CEO Carlos Tavares’ statement last year that the company plans to return to North America starting with car sharing garnered much skepticism. Will it be the way to entice North Americans to purchase product by exposing them to Citroën in hired rides? With no dealership network or the ability …
Own a Vintage Citroen Tape Recorder!
This is pretty cool. We came across it on ebay. A Citroen tape recorder located in Nanimo, British Columbia! Circa mid 1960’s and made in Los Angeles California. Obviously not made by the Citroën car company, but a very neat compact tape tape recorder nonetheless. A search on the radio …
Citroën Challenger Roadster Update
We are pleased to provide a status update to the custom-bodied Citroën Challenger roadster that surfaced in the Los Angeles area back in 2000. Originally sold by Challenger Motors LA, it is a Traction Avant convertible with a Challenger body tag and a Traction engine, which makes it a true …
Sebastien Loeb Wins X Games 2012 in LA
Just in case you missed Sebastien Loeb destroying the competition on his one trip to LA this year. That said, he would have looked far more stylish doing the same in a short wheelbase SM rally car… sebastien loeb x games
Latest Citroën Publications from Le Conservatoire
The number of dossiers and documentation made available by the Archive department of the Citroën Conservatoire has been increased. One of the main goals of the organzation is to preserve, classify, organize and make available the historic records of Citroën, (the company and its products) especially for collectors and enthusiasts. …
Citroën to debut DS3 XL GRC at X Games in Los Angeles
Citroën will debut its DS3 XL GRC at the X-Games in Los Angeles…which is the first time a Citroën will be seen by American viewers in, like, forever. This video details the prep—and hooning—of the new car. DS3 XL GRC