An in-depth look at one of the two original SM Presidentielle limousines
Renaud Roubaudi got a chance to drive in 3-PR-75 and examine its features with Denis Huille who manages The Citroën & DS Conservatory.
Rare Footage of the Henri Chapron Built Traction Avant Presidential Limousine
The Traction Avant 15 H Presidential limousine commissioned by French president René Coty and bodied by Henri Chapron Coachworks.
The Secrets of France’s Presidential Garage
A video has just been posted that takes you into the Elysée to discover the French National Government’s presidential garage — filmed for the 1st time.
1970, Paris, Palais de l’Elysée
Imagine you are Georges Pompidou, the newly elected president of France back in 1970 and you need a new Présidentielle limousine…
A Guide to Acquiring a DS Convertible
When buying an authentic Chapron you might want to verify authenticity in order to ensure the value you are paying.
Understanding the Various Types of Citroën SM
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1972 Citroën SM Chapron Mylord
By Marvin McFalls….. Since 1955 Citroën’s top of the marque model had been the four-door DS, while it was a wildly popular car, it was not particularly sporting. With the exception of winning the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally after the entire Mini Copper works team was disqualified for using …