French cars are the Rodney Dangerfield of the vehicle world, there’s no question about it. Some people – a few million of them – swear by them and would own nothing else. Here in the U.S., we never really… more»
Citroen
Jun 27, 2019 • Classifieds • 40 Comments
French Goddess: 1971 Citroen D Super
If you have never looked at one of these amazing cars, you should. Not only was the styling futuristic, but the mechanicals were downright space-age! They featured front-wheel-drive and a “magic carpet ride” hydropneumatic suspension. This one came from… more»
Jun 26, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid French Classic: 1955 Citroen Traction Avant
The success of the Citroen Traction Avant can be measured on two separate levels. The first is that the car managed to remain in production, although undergoing frequent upgrades along the way, for a total of 23-years. The second… more»
Jun 5, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
French Diplomat: 1952 Citroen Traction Avant
When it comes to cars that could be labeled as truly ground-breaking, the Citroen Traction Avant would have to feature in that category. It was a car that brought a number of new ideas to the automotive table, and… more»
May 29, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Your New Food Truck? 1973 Citroen HY Van
When it comes to vintage trucks and vans, it’s hard to deny their appeal strictly from a character standpoint. There’s something about a rig that’s been used for mundane tasks and assignments that survives to live a nice retirement… more»
May 9, 2019 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Meet George Jetson: 1959 Citroen ID 19
We were recently chatting about how groundbreaking in design the Studebaker Hawk was compared to some other offerings at the same time, but this 1959 Citroen ID 19 blows them all out of the water! This futuristic (even now)… more»
Apr 13, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Maserati-Power: 46k Mile 1972 Citroen SM
When it comes to producing quirky and interesting cars, Citroen is a manufacturer with a history littered with more examples than most. From the utilitarian and practical 2CV through to cars like this 1972 SM, there is little chance… more»
Apr 8, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Wooden Cage? 1947 Citroen U23 Truck
I’m not sure what this 1947 (it says both 46 and 47 in the ad) Citroen AX wood-bodied truck was originally designed to carry, but I do know it was carried from France to Canada at some point and is… more»
Mar 28, 2019 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Sacré-Bleu! Survivor 1980 Citroën 2CV
This 1980 Citroën 2CV was found in a basement in Europe, having been kept and maintained since new by its original owner. Its current owner purchased it from that individual in 2006 and legally imported it to the United… more»
Mar 26, 2019 • For Sale • 32 Comments
French Wagon Find: 1966 Citroen ID21F Safari
Discovered in Southern Washington, this black plate California special is a unique and very cool French find. The Citroen ID21F Safari is a quirky, but neat machine with styling that is unmistakable. Last registered in California, this Citroen has… more»
Feb 19, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Maserati Power: 1972 Citroen SM Driver
Finding Citroen SMs that reside in the small space between basketcase and high-dollar restoration is a challenge. Given the cost associated with properly restoring one of these exotic machines, you don’t often find sellers willing to get one to… more»
Feb 14, 2019 • For Sale • 53 Comments
French Loaf: 1970 Citröen DS ID21F
If this style of car looks familiar to you, you’ve been paying attention in the vintage-automobile scene. That’s correct, it is indeed a Citroën DS platform station wagon (or Estate, or Shooting Brake, whatever you call it in your… more»
Feb 3, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Failed to Start: 1967 Citroën DS21
One of the challenges with owning an oddball vehicle is the limited support network for repairing said vehicle when a repair is required above your own skill level. I’ve run into this with my vintage Toyota HiAce project, as… more»
Dec 25, 2018 • For Sale • 40 Comments
French Connection: 1972 Citroen SM Coupe
Citroen is a French manufacturer whose offerings have always been bold, daring, and controversial. The SM Coupe was no exception to this rule, and in spite of strong sales in the USA, the car disappeared from the American market… more»
Oct 28, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Bread Van, Anyone? 1963 Citroën Acadiane
One of the highlights of owning a van project like my 1981 Toyota HiAce is how functional it is even when I’m not using it. I can store all sorts of crap in the back while it’s just sitting… more»
Oct 22, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restore or Parts Car?: 1965 Citroën DS19
When your neighbor on one side of you brought home a new Mustang and the neighbor on the other side bought a new Riviera, there was no question who the college professor was when you pulled into your driveway… more»
