Citroen SMs in Palm Springs
Mid 1970s Citroen SMs in front of a typical Mid-Century Modern home in Palm Springs, California, when I visited a few years ago.
Category: Citroen
On My Travels: Citroen 3CV in Berlin
I visited Berlin in May. The 3CV apparently was the more powerful version of the 2CV, built in Argentina in the 70s with the strapping 602 cc engine.
On My Travels: Citroen Traction Avant on Lake Como
Caught this elegant French Citroen Traction Avant just outside the grounds of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy. Ever innovative Citroen gave the Traction Avant, made from 1934 to 1957, three engineering advancements
On My Travels: Citroen DSpecial in Amsterdam
I found a bunch of Citroens in Amsterdam, this one the rustiest but most interesting. I believe the DSpecial is from about 1970. One of my favorite designs.
Quirky, Innovative Citroen 2CV6 Special at N. Austin Bike Shop
I’ll let wikipedia explain its name: “(French: “deux chevaux” i.e. “deux chevaux-vapeur” (lit. “two steam horses”), “two tax horsepower”).” Its design was initiated before WWII but not put into production until 1948 as a cheap,
Tout Juste Marie: Tom Sachs and a Citroen DS 19 in S. Austin
Google translates ‘Tout Juste Marie’ as ‘just married.’ A Facebook entry invited others to join artist Tom Sachs as he “tagged the Hotel St. Cecilia Citroen.” He’s an artist about whose works, it has been
Pig Nose Citroen H Van at Shimek Auto in N. Austin
I’ve seen this Citroen H van in every French movie I’ve ever seen but never in its corrugated flesh. It was made from 1947 to 1981 — this one is post 1969. Uses the front
Citroën SM for Sale at Motoreum in NW Austin
The French Citroën SM, made from 1970 to 1975, was Motor Trend’s 1972 Car of the Year due to high levels of innovation, efficiency, style and performance. It has a surprisingly luxurious ride and sharp
