They’re off on their North American Tour!
Bernadette and Jacky Chevillon shipped their 1973 DS20 Break from France to Newark, NJ and landed in New York at the beginning of September.
VEA Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Citroën
On June 14, 2019, the VEA (Vintage European Automobile) Club marked the 100th anniversary of the Citroën company with a dinner party in Montreal.
More insight into Citroën Canada Headquarters in Montreal in the 1960s and 1970s.
Claude Guillot, who was service manager for Citroën’s corporate office in Montreal in the 1960s and 70s, tells about that period.
1974 DS23 Cooks in Montreal
We are very saddened to report that the lovely 1974 DS23 5-speed (carbureted version) of Daniel Noiseaux caught fire on the way home from the Saratoga Springs Rendezvous on Sunday June 17. It happened in Montreal after a long drive in 30 degrees celsius temperatures. A fuel line burst apparently… …
Michelin Concept Innovation: The 3D Printable Wheel
Michelin presented its future concept of adapting 3D printing technology to tire production at the Movin’on Show in Montreal earlier this month. Officially called VISION, it is a tire and integrated wheel. Unlike traditional tires with rims it does not contain any air, and is designed to last as long …
Leonard Cohen’s Contribution to Iconize the DS
We were most saddened to hear of Leonard Cohen’s passing last November. He was a unique singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist, and painter. And he was Canadian, growing up in Montreal and maintaining a home and family there until his death. Leonard Cohen How pleasing it was that Citroënvie member …
Citroën Canada Poster Discovered
Thanks go to Greg Long for sending along what is undoubtedly a rare poster from the era when Citroëns were sold in Canada. Judging by the door handles it would from 1969 or 1970. The Canadian spec D models at that time had the European turning headlights and front turn …
Allez Pascal takes 2015 Vacation Across North America with Family and DS Safari
Read this interesting account of a French family that shipped a “beater” DS wagon to Montreal to begin a vacation traveling in Quebec, Ontario and then the USA. You can read the original account (in French) with pictures here: We have translated the original article below in English (through Google …
Photos of Citroën’s Presence at the Montreal Auto Show – 1971
We have unearthed some photos of Citroën Canada’s display at the Montreal International Auto Show held at The Place Bonaventure in the early 1970’s. (We think 1971). These come from Michael Scott who grew up in nearby Longueuil at the time. [Click on any image to enlarge.] Take a look …
Montreal to Rio in a 2CV
Two Frenchmen are making a trip from from Montreal to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for the 2014 Pan American World Cup Football Match – FIFA! Éric Carpentier (28) and Pierre Pitoiset (27) arrived in Montreal from France on February 4. Their special 2CV is painted in a soccer ball motif. …