Citroën History of the Canadian West Coast and Northwest USA
An incredibly detailed history of Citroën in Oregon, Washington state, and British Columbia.
Alert – Traction Stolen in the UK!
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 …
Rare Citroën Traction Avant ‘Faux-Cabriolet’ to Be Auctioned.
A Traction Avant ‘Faux-Cabriolet’ will be auctioned on June 15th 2019 in Magny-Court by Nevers (France).
Disc Brake Solution for Traction Avant 15-6 and H Van
At Citromobile earlier this month, Ramon Arias de Bles showed off the the disc brake conversion he does to H Vans.
1944 Paris Liberation Film
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 …
Three European Traction Avant Parts Suppliers Consolidate
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 …
Increasing Front Legroom in the Traction Avant
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Hanoi Hotel Tractions
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. Immaculate on the outside …
Gary Magwood talks about seeing America Traction style.
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 experience with racing and servicing …
Citroën Happenings on the Western Pacific Rim
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 …