The Test Drive to Beat Them All
The first clue that something was amiss came when the customer said – with disdain – that the leather was not good enough.
The first clue that something was amiss came when the customer said – with disdain – that the leather was not good enough.
Srećko Višek and his friends take a Barbour 4 x 4 2CV and a standard 2CV and show the remarkable advantage the 4 x 4 has over FWD.
A mystery Ami. Are you aware of its origin or history? Have you ever seen it before?
He started the car, selected first gear, and a loud “CRUNCH” sound emanated from under the hood.
The article goes into great detail and shows some good pictures of the process involved, but one needs to stay on top of all stages of a DS restoration.
One of my more embarrassing moments in my auto sales career happened when I supplied a Citroën DS Familiale to the proprietor of one of the largest game bird farms (sport-shooting suppliers) in the UK.
I recall feeling awful as I walked down to where the family was joyfully still poring over their next car, but the truth could not be ignored. As gently as I could, I asked him to join me in the workshop.
It is very rare to see an early DS in exceptional condition.
Carfection visits Thornley Kelham where two Traction Avants are being prepared for the Paris to Peking Rally next May.
Graham Wilson reports on owning a 1978 GS Pallas C-matic in the UK.
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