Bentley to Citroën — A Bear Market Deal
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.
The DS That Fell Apart
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.
Exceptional 1958 Citroën DS 19
It is very rare to see an early DS in exceptional condition.
Lancia, Bizzarrini & Ferrari: A Walk Around Thornley Kelham
Carfection visits Thornley Kelham where two Traction Avants are being prepared for the Paris to Peking Rally next May.
Owning a 1978 GS Pallas C-matic in the UK in 2020
Graham Wilson reports on owning a 1978 GS Pallas C-matic in the UK.
1922 B2 Kégresse at the Victoria and Albert Museum
An original 1922 Kégresse type B2 featured at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Roger Williams Tackles Floating Brake Shoes for the Traction 15-6
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Mullin Museum Progresses Toward a UK Presence
Further details about a new motor museum in England have been unveiled by Peter Mullin of the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California. The American businessman and car collector extraordinaire announced his plans in early 2018. In March he told Octane magazine: “It won’t just be about classics, however. We …
Citroën Resuscitates a H Van to Service 2 Wheelers
While Peugeot recently showed how its Expert van could be transformed into a food service vehicle serving as an oyster bar, Citroën, not to be outdone, announced a conversion of a their classic H Van to be a mobile bike shop. As well, a similar conversion was performed on the …
Silverstone Auctions a SM
Silverstone Auctions in the UK will be opening their auction calendar for 2017 in just three weeks’ time when they return to Race Retro, one of Europe’s premier historic motorsport shows. They will be hosting three days of auctions at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire offering 95 sports cars and one …