New Book about Citroën Trucks and Busses
Announcing a new book about Citroën trucks and busses.
Adrian Von Lerber Citroën Collection to be Auctioned at Retromobile
The Bonhams Auction at Retromobile in Paris at The Grand Palais on Feb 7, 2019 will feature nine Citroëns from the Swiss collection of Adrian Von Lerber. Here they are as well as two others that up for sale: More info on these cars and other auction items can be …
Artcurial Auction results strong for 2CV
The Artcurial Auction on February 10 at Retromobile was mostly a good one for Citroëns. We have listed the results of the 13 that were on the block below. What’s most notable is that prices commanded for two original near zero mileage 2CVs were proportionally greater greater over the estimated …
Bakers’ Dozen of Citroëns to be Auctioned by Artcurial during Retromobile
Thirteen Citroëns are being sold at Artcurial Motorcars Auction during Retromobile in Paris on February 10. While most models are estimated to fetch about the same values as in previous years, it would appear that the CX is finally commanding a higher dollar. Of course that remains to be seen …
Rétromobile Auction Results
The results from both the Bohnams and Artcurial auctions at Rétromobile proved interesting. Not just to establish new market values for Citroëns but because of the number of Citroëns on offer. 48 alone on the block at Artcurial from the private collection André Trigano. The quantity up for sale affected …
1 of 2: 1989 Citroën CX “Honecker” Limousine to be sold at Retromobile
In 1989, the German Democratic Republic was about to celebrate 40 years of its regime and its leader wished to receive with great pomp French President Mitterrand. Wanting to impressive him with an exclusive French ride, Erich Honecker (a German politician who, as the General Secretary of the Socialist Unity …
André Lefèbvre’s Traction 11B Cabriolet to be Auctioned at Retromobile
A 1937 Traction 11B Cabriolet, claimed to be owned by Citroën’s most famous engineer, André Lèfebvre, is set to auctioned at Artcurial during Retromobile in Paris on February 6. Although it’s a RHD car, it was manufactured in Paris, but has had a subsequent engine transplant to the last generation …
US Spec DS Barn-find to Be Sold at Retromobile in Paris
Three years ago Greg Long sent a rare low mileage US spec 1965 2CV to auction at Retromobile in Paris. It garnered a world record price for a 2CV of 50,000 euros ($66,000 US)*. On February 5, 2015 Greg will have another treasure on the block during Retromobile; Bonhams will …
More Citroëns in Bonhams Auction at Retromoble
Bonhams is hosting a classic automobile auction at Retromobile in Paris on February 6th. Les Grandes Marques Du Monde Au Grand Palais will feature 8 Citroëns and a most interesting Panhard sport coupé. There’s plenty of speculation as to what they will go for. We’ll report the sale prices after the …
2CV – An Investment as Good as Gold!
This completely original mint condition 1965 Citroën 2CV was sold in February 2012 for a world record price of 50,000 euros ($66,000 US) at the Artcurial auction (during Retromobile) in Paris. One reason for the premium price was that it had only 116 original miles. It was bought new in …