Category Archives: Random thoughts

Articles on many topics, closely or loosely associated with Citroëns – Des articles assortis, mais toujours plus ou moins Citroënesque

Street Art in Brussels

Posted on December 7, 2011 by bob

In Belgium, after a record 541 days without a government (and very few apparent ill effects), a new Prime Minister has just been sworn in.  To mark the event, we present a picture that manages to evoke Belgium, the Citroën … Continue reading →

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If I had a billion dollars– Another personal opinion

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Terry

Since the age of 11 I‘ve dreamed of building a car.  Well, I am now attempting to rebuild a 2 CV, a car I have always found fascinating because of its minimalist design and intelligent features. But suppose I had … Continue reading →

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2CV Design Features for the Future? – A personal opinion

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Terry

So what’s so great about the 2cv anyway?  Critics rightfully claim that it is rusty, noisy, and slow. However cognoscenti know that it is one of the best examples of minimalist engineering and has advanced features that are only now … Continue reading →

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The gnomes are hard at work

Posted on November 20, 2011 by bob

Ian C is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new roof for his 2CV Dolly.  In a rare glimpse inside Santa’s Workshop, here we see Matt, one of Santa’s Gnomes, hard at work: Seriously, this is the famous Matt of … Continue reading →

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Putting the baby to bed

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bob

Here in Northern Climes, this is the time of year when car enthusiasts have to face up to the inevitable, and get ready to put their beloved summer cars into hibernation. There often are lively debates among car fans regarding … Continue reading →

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Our man in Europe

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bob

Local member Jim McC is currently enjoying a post-conference vacation in France and Spain.  Although he will be missing our Fall Drive, he is kind of doing his own version over there: First missive I left Paris early on the … Continue reading →

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Adventures in math

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bob

The other day I had an interesting conversation with my wife, who is rather “non-mechanically-minded”. I mentioned to her that I had been watching the British car program “Top Gear”.  They were testing the latest fire-breathing Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, … Continue reading →

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Raising the roof

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bob

Earlier this week, local member Cor B approached me to ask if I would help him replace the roof on his 2CV6. Cor did a lot of shopping for a new roof when we were at the 2CV World Meeting … Continue reading →

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