Chris Dubuque reports on C.J. Motors and Shamrock Motors in the Bay Area
Chris Dubuque has been busy pursuing his passion documenting the history of West Coast Citroën dealers. His latest efforts include C.J. Motors and Shamrock Motors.
History of Challenger Motors
Challenger Motors brought the Traction Avant into the USA as early as 1938 and continued operations servicing all models of Citroëns until 1997.
1957 Seidlitz 2CV Race Car Barn Find
Definitely a unique and probably the only surviving 2CV of its kind.
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