Citroëns Gather to Celebrate the Fourth on the Fifth!

July 6, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

The fifth of July sparked a terrific gathering of Citroën owners, friends, and their cars at La Madeleine Restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, with surprise guests from as far away as Philadelphia and New York City. Not only did we not get the rain showers about which the forecast warned us, but I managed to get a [...]

CCNA Member Paul Vogel Shares the 75th Anniversary of the TAV in Arras, France

July 19, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

Image via Wikipedia I wanted to give a quick report on my trip to France to attend the 75th Anniversary of Traction Avant in Arras, France last  weekend. The event was organized by a number of French, British and Dutch Traction  clubs and you could quickly tell as you arrived in Arras that the event was [...]

We’ve Lost CCNA Member Al Lutz – His Citroën D-Special Needs a New Home.

July 22, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

Long time Citroën Club of North America member and friend Al Lutz passed away July 6, 2009 after an extended illness. He has always lived in the Pittsburgh, PA area and loved his Citroën D-Series. He survived a bout with cancer several years ago, but during this dark period he sold his then pride [...]

Citbitz Ask an Expert Has Someone Looking for a DS.

July 26, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

Image via Wikipedia QUESTION I used to own a Citroën DS 19 many moons ago. Please help me to find a DS. Just by chance I noticed your website. Wolfgang Hutzenlaub wreliance1@aol.com EXPERT ANSWER There are a couple Citroën DS for sale that Citbitz knows of. Just posted one CLICK HERE. Also have one in our Citbitz classified section. CLICK HERE If any [...]

Citroën Mechanic Les Woods Tells Story of the “Heirloom.” part #2

July 27, 2009 by Denis · 2 Comments 

Les Woods is a Citroën / French car mechanic in Takoma Park, Maryland. You can reach Les by email at FrenchCarGuy@aol.com or by phone at 301-270-8767. The Citroënthusiast has persuaded Les to share his captivating story of “The Heirloom,” a DS 19 Grand Route, for the next two issues which comes out in March and [...]

Citroën Question About 1972 DS 21 Fuse. HELP!

July 27, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

Image via Wikipedia Question The green circuit fuse ( 16 amp) in my Citroën DS 21 blows while driving for only a mile or two and makes the battery charging light come on. Everything related to the fuse seems to be in working order until the fuse blows. The turn signals, ( although they sometimes do not [...]

A Bastille Celebration in our Nation’s Capital by Judith Reiter

July 28, 2009 by Denis · 2 Comments 

A handful of members of The Citroen Club of North America have been graciously invited to the annual Bastille Day party thrown by the Alliance Francaise de Washington DC for the last three years. Our hosts, Executive Director Laurent Millier, Sylvain Cornevaux, Cultural manager/Deputy Director and Cultural assistant Marie –Laure Elliot are always very enthusiastic [...]

Fifth Gear – Citroën Conservatoire

July 28, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

Here is a great video tour of the Citroen Conservatoire that aired this year on Fifth Gear. Enjoy! Like this post? Tips are appreciated!

This Summer is Flying By! Citroën Breakfast this Sunday!

July 30, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

Look who all showed up at the July breakfast!         photo by Les Woods This Summer is Flying By! Don’t let it get away from you without taking advantage of the opportunity to rise early and enjoy a cool summer morning breakfast with your friends and their cool cars! The Citroën Club of North America will [...]

CCNA Members Richard & Renee Citron Sent Photos of Their Belgian-Made 1955 2CV

July 30, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

Richard and Renee Citron sent in some great photos to share with our Citroën club… Following is a great shot of Renee in her red 2CV about to cross the Brooklyn Bridge on a rare (for 2009) non-rainy summer day in Manhattan. The photo of her in the 2CV was caught on live NYC [...]

Simon Baker’s 1971 Citroën DS 21 on The Mentalist

July 31, 2009 by Denis · 2 Comments 

Q I’m curious about Simon Baker’s car on The Mentalist.—Sandy Wilson, Tigard, Ore. A “It’s a 1971 Citroën DS,” exec producer Chris Long says. “Simon wanted a car that reflected his quirky character. He’s a longtime fan of Peter Falk, who drove a beat-up 1959 Peugeot in his detective series Columbo, so we went looking for [...]

CCNA Member Vera Beltrante Sent in This Photo of a Citroën H-Van

July 31, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

Vera Beltrante found this lovely photo and sent it to us. Says Vera, “I found this photo today on a design blog I read. Romance in an H-Van, perhaps done for a movie? All I can say is tres chic!” We agree! Like this post? Tips are appreciated!