I’ve watched Citroën SMs sell at auction for a few years now, where generally only the best are offered – most particularly with manual gearboxes. Auctioneers have no problem attaining prices in the $40k to $60k range. But when… more»
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Nicely Preserved: 1982 Citroen 2CV Beachcomber
This 1982 Citroën 2CV Spécial Beachcomberis a tidy survivor that has no apparent needs. The paint and stripe combination is striking, with the matching interior trim adding to its appeal. The legendary longevity of the 2CV means it should… more»
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8k Miles? 1971 Citroen Safari Station Wagon
Coming from the great Northwest is a fantastic and funky 1971 Citroen Safari station wagon. Located in Portland, Oregon, this family cruiser is said to have low mileage and could be yours for $12,000. According to the seller, the… more»
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Stored Two Decades: 1971 Citroen DS21 Safari
The seller says this 1971 Citroen DS21 Safari, known as a plain ol’ wagon in the U.S., has been in storage for most of the 23 years that they have owned it. That being said, it’s a running and… more»
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Stored Seven Decades: 1919 Citroën Four-Seat Torpedo
André Citroën was making munitions through WWI, but as the war drew to a close, he sought inspiration for his next venture in the new market for automobiles. Across the pond from France, Ford’s fast-selling Model T was cheap,… more»
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Estate Find: Maserati-Powered 1972 Citroen SM
In the early 1960s, Citroën embarked on Project S, intended as a sporty version of its DS. Development followed a winding path, as the concept evolved from a version of the DS to a separately engineered, more upscale effort…. more»
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Island Wagon: 1967 Citroen ID21F Break
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
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Barn Find 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM
The Citroen SM is a wild and wonderful combination of design and features that few cars have matched since. With numerous engineering accomplishments and a lovely Maserati-derived 2.7L engine under the hood, it offers a list of achievements that… more»
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Florida Barn Find: 1966 Citroen 2CV
Looking like a nice project car, this Florida barn find 1966 Citroen 2CV should be a fairly straightforward restoration project. The body panels should come off somewhat easily to be straightened and painted and there doesn’t appear to be… more»
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Ultimate Car Hauler: 1988 Citroen Tissier
In my dreams, after getting the 10-car garage, as well as filling it with all kinds of amazing classics, I want to turn my attention to getting those out of the road – to shows. But I don’t want… more»
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Three Owners: 1981 Citroën 2CV6
Is it a motorized snail? A tin can on wheels? Neither – it is a car rooted in a pre-war project called the Toute Petite Voiture (“very small car”). The TPV was intended to pry farmers away from their… more»
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French Rarity: 1987 Citroen CX 25 Prestige
French cars are a mysterious spot on the automotive landscape these days, a reminder that they were once an import like any other brand sold stateside. However, for the predominant brands of Citroen and Peugeot, a series of challenges… more»
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Restore, or Not? 1956 Citroën Traction Avant 11B
Many car makers lay claim to some fame or another: first this, first that. My favorite “car of firsts” is the Lancia Lambda. Yes, I probably like Lancias too well, but the Lambda did deserve accolades for the first… more»
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Oddball Beauty: 1972 Citroen DS
There are a few automakers which don’t follow the grain and just do their own thing. Citroen is a very good example of this, always shunning traditional design conventions and how a car should operate and look. Sometimes they… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find: 1973 Citroen SM Project
In 1964, Facel S.A. expired. Facel was renowned in France and beyond for its luxury cars. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Ringo Starr, the Shah of Iran, Stirling Moss – Facel owners read like a Who’s Who of… more»
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Needs Body Work: 1984 Citroen Acadiane Van
Citroen’s 2CV (or deux chevaux – two horses) was born in the mid 1930s. The company’s chief engineer, Pierre-Jules Boulanger, reportedly aimed to ease the course of farmers from field to market by supplying a cheaper, faster conveyance than… more»
