Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A few years ago, it was fairly well- known that the Citroen marque had the
highest depreciation rate of any car in the USA market. I expect that's
still true.
Bill
Didier Ludwig <leica@screengang.com> wrote:
Found this post now only. Nice pics from Mark. I guess it was not him
cropping the wheel away?
I owned a aubergine-black, bordeaux-leathered 1973 Citroen D-Super-5
(2300ccm, 5 speeds, 145hp) for more than 10 years and I could tell a lot
about these cars. But let's keep it short:
The plus side was:
- exclusive and aerodynamic car design for (then) low budget
- outstanding technical concept with unique dashboard ergonomy, hydraulic
suspension (but ok for front passengers only), movable front lights
- many well thought details (like special hinge screws for adjusting the
rear lid)
The minus side was:
- "french" built quality (pardon, mes amis ;-)
- rusting issue
- sea sickness issue for back seat passengers (keep barf bags handy)
- many not so well thought details (like completely rusted and stuck special
hinge screws for adjusting the rear lid)
When I sold it in 1994, I got the double price as when I had bought it
(though you could throw out cigarettes through rusted holes in the base
plate). In this time most of these models went out of traffic and some spare
parts became very sought after. I gave it up because my then girlfriend (now
wife) complained about I would spend all weekends tinkering the car... But
those who really like to tinker should try a Citroen SM with Maserati
engine! That's a threat!
There's a swiss DS specialist, http://citroenrestaurationen.ch/ (which is
also very reputed in France and other european countries), which offers to
rebuilt and customize old models, with hot zinc galvanized chassis and
parts, completely restored engine with catalyzer, plastic body, new leather
interior and so on. I've seen some of them, they're better than when they
were new. Because they'll never rust again, are lighter, consume less fuel
and produce less carbon monoxide.
Didier
>In today's online New York Times, some terrific shots by Mark Rabiner of a
>'67 Citroen DS sedan.
>
>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/01/automobiles/collectibles/01EGO.html
>
>Vive le champignon--and the citromatic transmission!
>
>Jim Shulman
>Bryn Mawr, PA
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