Citroën and Oltcit — A Romanian Collaboration Leading to the Birth of Axel
In the mid-1970s, the Romanian government launched a new call for tenders to manufacturers in “capitalist” countries. This time, Citroën won.
In the mid-1970s, the Romanian government launched a new call for tenders to manufacturers in “capitalist” countries. This time, Citroën won.
It turned into a bit of a demolition derby, with a mere six cars finishing – and Sir Stirling Moss was less than happy with the outcome.
More than 500 are being sold near Feurs in the Loire region of France (west of Lyon).
Andy Haslam discusses the creation of the 2CV and gives a great overview of all the 2CV derivatives.
by George Dyke….. We had quite a scramble in the Southern Ontario region at the end of December. John Mazmanian passed away five years ago, (read his death notice here) and his property in Ft. Erie Ontario had been left to his his girlfriend to occupy for 5 years. “Maz”, …
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