Citroen
Oddball Beauty: 1972 Citroen DS
There are a few automakers which don’t follow the grain and just do their own thing. Citroen is a very good example of this, always shunning traditional design conventions and how a car should operate and look. Sometimes they… more»
No Reserve Barn Find: 1973 Citroen SM Project
In 1964, Facel S.A. expired. Facel was renowned in France and beyond for its luxury cars. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Ringo Starr, the Shah of Iran, Stirling Moss – Facel owners read like a Who’s Who of… more»
Needs Body Work: 1984 Citroen Acadiane Van
Citroen’s 2CV (or deux chevaux – two horses) was born in the mid 1930s. The company’s chief engineer, Pierre-Jules Boulanger, reportedly aimed to ease the course of farmers from field to market by supplying a cheaper, faster conveyance than… more»
Low Miles! 1973 Citroen SM Coupe
Citroen’s DS – covered here at Barn Finds a number of times – was a tour de force in the world of automotive history. In 1961, Citroen began working on its encore, originally intended as simply a high-performance version… more»
Slightly Needy: 1972 Citroen D Super
Citroen stunned the market when it introduced the DS in 1955. Its predecessor, the Traction Avant, was a groundbreaking vehicle in its own right, but the DS was downright bodacious. Orders for the quirky vehicle broke records. Offered alongside… more»
Ever Seen One? 1980 Citroen Dyane
Frequent finder Russell G. sent us this unusual (ok, at least in the US) 1980 Citroen Dyane that is for sale in Havertown, PA. It will cost a new owner $13,500 (or best offer) and is listed for sale… more»
Maserati Engine: 19K-Mile 1973 Citroen SM
“Trust the SM. You’d be surprised what a machine can do when it knows you believe in it. Easy on the steering wheel. Handle it gently. Don’t overwhelm the SM. It will do what you want it to. The… more»
French Hauler: 1980 Citroen CX Transporter
When it comes to flat-bed conversions, there’s seemingly endless potential when it comes to enterprising enthusiasts finding ways to make their ultimate hauler. Here in the states, we tend to lean towards a Chevy C10 or C30 ramp truck… more»
Backyard Easter Eggs: Small Citroen Collection
As Easter approaches, the return of pastel colors helps to drive out the doldrums of winter and remind us of resurrection, rebirth, and renewal. If you are a fan of pastel colors, soft shapes, and “all in one basket”… more»
French Innovation! 1964 Citroën ID19 Safari
The Citroën DS and its variants were built between 1955 and 1975, with worldwide sales that approached 1.5 million units. You commonly see them in international films, but not that often in person in the U.S. The ID19 was… more»
French Group B: 1987 Citroen BX4TC
A few years ago, some of you may recall that our own Scotty G. bought one of the rarer Subarus ever sold here in the U.S. with his gorgeous 1988 RX Turbo sedan. You can find one of his… more»
Quonset Hut Find: 1963 Citroen DS19 Break
The Citroen DS19 Break, or wagon, is a rare version of an already rare car. However, rare does not always translate to high values, and the unusual French car requires a passionate owner to be brought back to life…. more»
Texas Find: 1987 Citroën CX 25 TRI Break
As one of the French Big Three – along with Peugeot and Renault – Citroën offered arguably the most unusual line of cars with some of the most unusual and now-legendary features, such as a hydraulic suspension and stepping… more»
French Import Project: 1986 Citroën CX Prestige
Citroëns have been seen all over Europe in the 100+ years the brand has been around. But they’re lesser seen in the U.S., and such is the case with this 1986 Citroën CX Prestige which the seller lists as… more»
Roomy French Luxury: 1987 Citroen CXA CX
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the Citroen CX is arguably a princess or a face only a mother could love, with not much latitude in between depending on your palate. But for French design enthusiasts… more»
Clearance Sale: 1967 Citroen DS21 Pallas Five-Speed
When Citroen finally replaced the Traction Avant with its DS19, the resulting vehicle was so popular that 12,000 orders rolled in on October 6, 1955, the day it was launched at the Paris Motor Show. That sales record stood… more»
