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 [...]

Citroens Converge on Carlisle!

May 28, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

By Les Woods Forty five Citroens made their way to Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the annual Import and Kit Car Nationals the weekend of 15 – 17 May, 2009.  A wonderful array of models were present, including D models (ID and DS), SM, CX, XM, 2CV sedans, two 2CV AK 400’s (Truckette model), one Dyane, and no [...]

Citroën Club of North America Member Paul Vogel Shares Photos of Reims Auto Salon

March 12, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

Thierry Marie and Jean David with Jean David’s newly purchased 1967 Citroën ID 19. by Paul Vogel This past weekend two of my friends from France attended the Reims Auto Salon in Reims,France and have sent some photos of their visit. Thierry Marie and Jean David drove Jean David’s newly purchased 1967 ID 19 and report the car [...]

Mitsubishi Motors to Supply Electric Vehicles to Peugeot Citroën

March 3, 2009 by Denis · 3 Comments 

Image via Wikipedia Mitsubishi Motors Corp.said Monday that it has agreed with PSA Peugeot Citroen to supply electric vehicles to the French automaker on an OEM basis. The partners will alter the design and specifications of Mitsubishi Motors’ i MiEV electric vehicle, which the Japanese carmaker is scheduled to launch in the domestic market this summer. Peugeot [...]

Monthly Citroën Breakfast at La Madeleine

March 1, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

Image via Wikipedia Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet… by Les Woods The March breakfast meeting of the Citroën Club of North America convened as planned this morning at La Madeleine Restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, despite a forecast looming for the most significant winter storm of the season! We were pleased to welcome new members Pat and Harry Kraemer, [...]

Citroen Club of North America Members Share French Videos of Citroens

February 21, 2009 by Denis · 1 Comment 

For all you guys who love all French cars, especially Citroens and Peugeots, this will keep you happy. Cool race beween a Peugeot 404 and Citroen DS video sent in by Eric Lenior in France and forwarded to us by Kim Walter. This is from a Claude LeLouch film: L’AMOUR AVEC DES SI DE 1962. And [...]

Les Woods’ Kitten “Boots” on Citroën 2CV

January 16, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

Here’s another area for Citroën Club of America members to show their stuff. We are starting a page of photos of your Citroën with your kids or pets. We’re hoping to get enough response to have a really nice calendar for the Citroën Club by the end of the year. We already have a few [...]

Citroën CX Video Shows the Life of the CX From 1974 to 1989

January 3, 2009 by Denis · Leave a Comment 

Here is a nice Spanish slide show video that takes you through the life of the Citroën CX from the early Series 1 CX through the last of the Series 2 Cx. Citroën introduced these cars in 1974 and produced them through 1989. Often times considered the last fully Citroën designed vehicle, its introduction [...]