50 Years ago: The Citroën SM – The “Concorde of the Road”
It embodied not just speed and luxury, but also a poetic confidence in technology, design, and the future.















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It embodied not just speed and luxury, but also a poetic confidence in technology, design, and the future.
The Classic 2CV Racing Club has welcomed BTCC stars and presenters from BBC’s Top Gear — a true testament to the enduring appeal of 2CV racing.
When you compare the UMAP with the production model from which it inherited the engine and platform, you immediately realize that the two models have completely different purposes.
Francois Brun-Wibaux in Bradento, FL has decided to downsize his collection of French cars.
The video is the cover song from Miki Imai’s album “Pride”
Along comes Citroën with a very unusual braking system that, at least on paper, had some architectural weaknesses that a dual-circuit master cylinder didn’t have.
It embodied not just speed and luxury, but also a poetic confidence in technology, design, and the future.
The Classic 2CV Racing Club has welcomed BTCC stars and presenters from BBC’s Top Gear — a true testament to the enduring appeal of 2CV racing.
When you compare the UMAP with the production model from which it inherited the engine and platform, you immediately realize that the two models have completely different purposes.
Francois Brun-Wibaux in Bradento, FL has decided to downsize his collection of French cars.
The video is the cover song from Miki Imai’s album “Pride”
Along comes Citroën with a very unusual braking system that, at least on paper, had some architectural weaknesses that a dual-circuit master cylinder didn’t have.
Trinity Restoration is looking for a skilled vintage Citroën mechanic
230 Classic Citroën D models of all types gathered in Paris on October 18 & 19, 2025 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the DS.
We are saddened to report the passing of Joseph A. Petry of Philadelphia. He was just 62 years of age.
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