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Wagonry: Citroen CX 25 TRI
It may surprise some of you to learn that the Peugeot 505 was not the largest French station wagon available in the US of A in the 1980s. That’s right, the Citroen CX 25 TRI, a long-wheelbase, high-roof version of … Continue reading
Citroen Visa Club, 1980
A few days ago I came across this 1980 Citroen Visa Club at Carlisle Import Nationals. If you haven’t seen these in the US, there’s a reason for that. The Visa was never officially imported, not to imply that other … Continue reading
20 Years On: Citroen XMs in America
Not that long ago, you could actually buy of these in the United States. And in a couple years, you’ll be able to once again buy first-year Citroen XM‘s. That is, if you’re into 25 year old French executive sedans… … Continue reading
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Tagged 3.0, automotive, car, citroen, classic, cx, exclusive, executive, french, import cxa, importer sedan, saloon, USA, v6, xm
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Imported from Kenosha: Renault Alliance GTA Convertible
A one-year only model for 1987, a total of 1,029 Renault Alliance GTA Convertibles were made, in addition to 5,515 coupes. The Kenosha-built GTA was based heavily on the Alliance, and was powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder good for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, alliance, amc, american motors, automobile, cabriolet, car, carlisle, convertible, french, import, kenosha, nationals, renault, wisconsin
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Only One On Our Shores: Renault Fuego Turbodiesel, 1982
A rare sight in the states to begin with, this 1982 Renault Fuego was converted by its owner to a turbodiesel engine, which was not available on the Fuegos that were sold in the US. The owner, who drove it … Continue reading
When a Truck Just Won’t Do
Ever have a home improvement job that clearly requires the use of a pickup truck, but your inner gearhead (the one that sits on your left shoulder holding a pitchfork) tells you that no, that’s just too obvious? The job … Continue reading
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Tagged 505, car, estate, french, peugeot, station, truck, wagon
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Citroen Spring Meet 2012
The year’s first event was a small gathering of Citroens in scenic Old Lyme, CT, on April 21, as a season-opening precursor to Citroen Rendezvous. The event brought together Citroens and Peugeots from around Connecticut. Cars ranged from a wonderfully … Continue reading
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Tagged 2cv, car, citroen, classic, connecticut, cx, ds, event, french, old lyme, peugeot
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