I’ve always liked the look of an older model Citroen and don’t know why they never gathered much popularity in the U.S. I fell in love with it when I got a Hot Wheels model of a 1960’s era Citroen as a kid. The first series of Citroens were produced from 1955 to 1965, but the second group – manufactured from 1966 to 1975 – appears to have some significant advantages. Starting in 1966, the Citroen DS/ID engine had more horsepower with upgraded transmissions and axles. The front disc brakes – still relatively new in 1966 – were improved and easier to service. These adjustments made the Citroen more reliable and allowed it to perform better. There are an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 Citroen DS/ID cars in the U.S. today.
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