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Citroën History of the Canadian West Coast and Northwest USA

Citroënvie Articles, Citroën Articles (general)

Chris Dubuque of the Northwest Citroën Owners Club has done some serious research about the history of Citroën in the Oregon and Washington state areas, and with the help of Greg Long, has recently completed an incredibly detailed history of Citroën in British Columbia. You can find a ...

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9

Aug

Alert – Traction Stolen in the UK!

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CITROËN NEWS (Global), News

A 1946 Citroën Light 15 Traction Avant, black, was stolen in Hackney London in the early hours of August 5, 2019.It was towed away by thieves which were caught on CCTV.The owner says it was his father's car and filled with much love.It has some unique features such as a Webasto roof, power steerin ...

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Rare Citroën Traction Avant ‘Faux-Cabriolet’ to Be Auctioned.

6

Jun

Rare Citroën Traction Avant ‘Faux-Cabriolet’ to Be Auctioned.

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CITROËN NEWS (Global)

A Traction Avant 'Faux-Cabriolet' will be auctioned on June 15th 2019 in Magny-Cours, near Nevers (France).A Faux-Cabriolet (two-door hardtop coupe) is already very rare, but one in original condition, with only 2 owners since it has been delivered from the factory and with a very uncommon histor ...

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Disc Brake Solution for Traction Avant 15-6 and H Van

10

May

Disc Brake Solution for Traction Avant 15-6 and H Van

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Citroënvie Articles, News

by George Dyke…..At Citromobile earlier this month in in Vijfhuizen, The Netherlands, Ramon Arias de Bles showed off the the disc brake conversion he does to H Vans.The modification is becoming popular – the HY Van shown here, two years into a ground up restoration, was done for Citroenvie memb ...

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19

Dec

1944 Paris Liberation Film

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Citroën Articles (general), VIDEO

Here is another good find on YouTube – this ten minute British Pathe reel. We have seen film of the liberation of Paris before including Charles De Gaulle walking on the boulevard but there is a lot of footage here that we have not seen before. And, of course, there is a smattering of Traction ...

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Three European Traction Avant Parts Suppliers Consolidate

12

Dec

Three European Traction Avant Parts Suppliers Consolidate

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CITROËN NEWS (Global), News

It was announced today that as of November 22, 2018, the investment group Parts Chain Company (PCC) has taken over all activities of Traction Avant José Franssen, based in Belgium. De Graaf Spare Parts Service and CTA Service are also part of the PCC holding.PPC says that all the spare parts ...

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Increasing Front Legroom in the Traction Avant

18

Nov

Increasing Front Legroom in the Traction Avant

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CITROËN NEWS (Global)

(Requires paid member status to access.)by George Dyke.....Tall people often find that driving a Traction can be a rather confining experience, especially when it comes to legroom. Without the ability to move the front seat rearward sufficiently, one's knee frequently hits the "mustard spoon" ...

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12

Sep

Hanoi Hotel Tractions

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Citroënvie Articles

Citroënvie member James McMahon was in Vietnam this month and writes that he "was surprised and pleased to spot this pair of immaculate Citroëns in front of an old elegant hotel in Hanoi on a broad busy street". He snapped these photos to share. &nbs ...

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Gary Magwood talks about seeing America Traction style.

10

Jul

Gary Magwood talks about seeing America Traction style.

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Citroënvie Articles, CITROËNVIE NEWS & EVENTS

A local TV channel in Belleville Ontario showed a video featuring Citroënvie member Gary Magwood who gives a heartfelt explanation of why he holds the Traction Avant so dear. His comment about seeing America by back roads rather than Interstates really resonates with us. Gary's experienc ...

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Citroën Happenings on the Western Pacific Rim

24

Apr

Citroën Happenings on the Western Pacific Rim

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Citroënvie Articles, Events

Two events that predominantly featured Citroëns came our attention this week, – one involving a CX in an Australian rally and another – a gathering in downtown Saigon, Vietnam. The Bangers to Bluff Rally is an annual charity event organized by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, Australia in ...

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