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Reader sightings
Spotted by politico Rich Galen in the garage of his (Washington, D.C.) office building earlier this month. You know, with the separate headlamps and fish mouth grille, a 2CV does look a little like a...
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Christmas movie marathons and barrel rolls
So Spike had another one of its holiday James Bond marathons over the weekend. Not bad, save for the fact that I never seemed to catch anything other than the 2CV chase in “For Your Eyes Only” when not...
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The Citroen woody, and other curiosities
Let’s say your Citroen Dyane is just not unusual enough to suit you. What to do? Well, there’s always the woody route, complete with flame paint job… Been there, done that? How about making a pickup...
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15 ways not to meet yourself coming the other way
In all our print publications, and this blog, we keep some serious editorial distance from the advertising side of the business. But Hemmings is fundamentally car classifieds, and with all those old...
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A collection fit for a prince
This past September, I had the unbelievably good fortune to cruise the Mediterranean with a few other Hemmings staffers and about 350 of our loyal readers aboard the Carnival Freedom. Dan Strohl...
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Four-Links – Ford-Bombardier, a Crosley rests, the strange cars of the Guild,...
* The lads at Hooniverse recently found a Model T-based snowmobile, but one that’s quite a bit different than the conversions we’re familiar with. Apparently, it’s a homebuilt job using Bombardier...
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Hemmings Find of the Day- 1966 Citroën 2CV Truckette
If indeed there are only 150 Truckettes like this 1966 Citroën 2CV Truckette in the United States, then I should count myself lucky: This is the third that I’ve seen in the last month, though the only...
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A record 6,000-plus Citroën 2CVs expected at worldwide gathering
What has 24,000 wheels and 12,000 horsepower? The 19th International Amis de la 2CV, the every-other-year gathering of fans of the beloved Citroën 2CV. This year’s event will be held July 26-31, on a...
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Hemmings Find of the Day – 1970 Citroën 2CV Truckette
While this 1970 Citroën 2CV Truckette for sale on Hemmings.com comes to our attention just a little too late for a potential buyer to make a last-minute scramble to the 19th International Amis de la...
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Hemmings Find of the Day – 1961 Citroen 2CV
Not to knock the 2CV, but did any of the tin snails ever come from the factory looking as good as this 1961 Citroen 2CV for sale on Hemmings.com? These were inexpensive economy cars, but this example...
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Unrestored Citroen Sahara sells for record $142,500
Photo courtesy Bonhams. To provide context, let’s start out by describing this car. It’s a 1965 Citroen Sahara. If you think it looks like a 2CV, you’re absolutely right. Only there’s a difference....
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Four-Links – Viking guest bedroom, 2CV Selecta, 1975 Columbus auto show,...
* For an instant guest bedroom, an unnamed Maine resident decided to convert a 1959 Chevrolet Viking short bus. (via) * Responding to our call for more Selectas, some guy in France has created the 2CV...
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Of snail shells and runaway trucks
Let this be a lesson to all you 2CV owners out there: Don’t get stuck at the end of a queue, always skip to the front. Now if that isn’t enough hot and heavy 2CV action, try this: 2CV cross!
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This is what we get for exporting both Jerry Lewis and NASCAR
We know you didn’t get enough 2CV cross action from the brief video we posted last week, which is why we’re posting this somewhat longer video, put together by 2CV Television, apparently a YouTube...
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So where is James Bond’s most popular getaway car?
With the sale of Wet Nellie, James Bond’s Lotus submersible, making headlines this week, it’s time to see if we can figure out the current whereabouts of the vehicle Bond used in his most popular...
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Four-Links – Dodge Charger III, North Korea Model T road trip, Citroen shoe,...
* Low, sleek, chock full of advanced technology: the Dodge Charger III could have easily served as a prop for a futuristic sci-fi TV show or movie, but instead debuted as an idea car at the Chicago...
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Hemmings Find of the Day – 1974 Citroen Dyane
Though many Americans (especially those who’ve spent time in Europe) are familiar with the legendary Citroen 2CV, the Citroen Dyane remains a bit of a mystery on these shores. Never officially...
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Four-Links – a dad’s MG drive, bike in a wall, Citroen’s off-roader, Seagrave...
* After our recent story on Michael Scott Bricker’s reunion with his family’s Lincoln Mark V, we heard from Alex Forrest, a columnist for the West Australian who recently wrote an equally touching...
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SIA Flashback – La Vie en Citroën
Another in the series of key-exchange comparison tests that Lentinello organized, this time he and Robert Gross gathered five different Citroëns – a 1966 DS-21, a 1967 ID-21 station wagon, a 1973 SM...
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See Europe or North Africa – slowly, behind the wheel of a Citroen 2CV
On the road in Spain. Photos courtesy 2CV Adventures. The problem with modern life is this: for many, the pace is far too fast, from the daily commute in high-speed (or alternately, no-speed) rush...
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