For a short period a little over a year ago, I became obsessed with owning a French car. I don’t have a good answer for this – perhaps I was watching too much Inspector Clouseau at the time –… more»
Citroen
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mystery Model: Citroen DS ID20 F Safari Wagon
I’m curious how many of our readers have ever experienced buying a car that’s represented as a cream puff but ends up being a lemon? It happened to yours truly twice in my younger years. Unbeknownst to me, my… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1953 Citroen Traction Avant
And now, for another HOC (Hunk O Car), this time in the form of a 1953 Citroen Traction Avant. Last week it was this Austin-Healey of unknown specificity, but today’s find, courtesy of T.J. is in a bit better… more»
Dec 21, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Manual Maserati: 1973 Citroen SM
It’s slightly disingenuous to call this a Maserati; I know. But as a 1973 Citroen SM, it does share its engine with the Maserati Merak, a sonorous 2.7-liter V6 that made a healthy 180 b.h.p. and was capable of… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Right-Hand Drive: 1979 Citroen CX Prestige
There are a lot of negative “most” factors a car from any given year might be labeled with. The model may be plagued with the most recalls, or maybe the most depreciation over a 12-month period. In the case… more»
Dec 9, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Perfect Beginner Project? 1964 Citroën 2CV
I sometimes worry about the future of tinkering with cars. With today’s models, there are so many electronics that anyone without an electrical engineering degree is unlikely to be able to look after their own car. And this is… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Package Deal: Two 1954 Citroen Traction Avants – Normale and Familiale
These Citroens were destined to be combined into one until the owner found a less needy restoration project. Consequently, he is selling two 1954 Traction Avants, here on craigslist, with an asking price of just $4500. We have Ross… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Queen of the Road: 1954 Citroen Traction Avant 11B
Andre Citroen was a gambler and an industrial engineer. What he was not, was an automobile enthusiast. Citroen had been making munitions for WWI and when the war ended, he cast about for a new assignment. Had the auto… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Quirky French Classic: 1974 Citroen 2CV 6
It is broadly possible to categorize certain countries as producing specific types of classic cars. The Italians tend to produce thoroughbreds like those from Ferrari and Lamborghini, while the Germans favor beautifully engineered vehicles from the factories of companies… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Suitcase Trailer Included: 1985 Citroen 2CV Dolly
It’s amazing how wild and varied the enthusiast car community is. While we think we have seen every kind of collector, a car comes along that reminds you how obsession can run in many different directions. The seller of… more»
Aug 29, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Parts At Pep Boys: 1969 Citroen Wagon
In America, most of our knowledge of Citroens comes from the movie “National Lampoon’s European Vacation.” Chevy Chase and his family motored around Europe for part of the movie in a 1972 Citroen DS 21. At the time of… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3-Wheeled-Fun: 1991 Citroën Lomax 223
The UK has a wonderful culture of building kit cars that can be easily registered for the road. This led to a lot of specials being built in the 1960s all the way up to recreation GT40s and cars… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Citroen DS21 Pallas
Citroen’s ID and DS models, introduced in 1955, swept the automotive world like a hurricane. Accolades rained down on the car for its styling, innovative suspension, directional headlights, and other features. Many years after the last car moved down… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
French Icon: 1972 Citroën DS 21
When one thinks of the classic European cars of the Fifties and Sixties, one’s mind naturally gravitates toward the Germans, the British, and (of course) the Italians. Yet it was another country that arguably put forward the most technically… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1985 Citroen 2CV-6 Dolly And Custom Scooter
This is a two-for-one sale, and both vehicles are incredibly unique as you can see from the photo above. Citroen had much success with their 2CV and this 1985 Citroen 2CV-6 Dolly is a special edition that also comes… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Oddballs! Citroens And MGB-GT
When frequent finder Chuck F. sent us a link to this dealership in Fort Mill, South Carolina, I was expecting the unusual; Chuck is like me and is attracted to oddball cars. But I wasn’t expecting an ad for… more»
