G'day Bill
While I have never owned one, I have had the chance to test and write about a
number of Citroens.
These include the 2CV, Light 15, DS21 Le Caddy, DS23 EFI Pallas and SM.
Each of these could be called really cool and for different reasons.
Without doubt my favourite was the DS21 Le Caddy. This model is a very rare
convertible that is beautifully appointed and so opposite to an Austin-Healey
in that you feel completely separated from the undulations and noise of the
road. The Maserati engined SM was also fun and quick, but I didn't like its
steering that wanted to forcibly self centre.
They do not have hydraulics jacks for tyre changing, but you can set the
hydraulic suspension so that the car leans into one corner to such a degree
that opposite wheel is lifted off the ground.
By the way quite a few real Healey models did have built-in hydraulic jacks
for tyre changing.
Hoo Roo
Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coolest Cars
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coolest Cars
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If I am not mistaken, some models came with built in hydraulic jacks for tyre
changing, press of the button and the car was lifted to change the tire!
Bill
BJ7
> The Citroen on show is one of the DS/ID range, designed around 1954 and
> built to around 1976 or perhaps later. Without doubt the most advanced
> car at the time both in design and suspension. It had a full
> hydro-pneumatic suspension and hydraulic servo brake, steering, gear
> changing and clutch system, all served through a central hydraulic
> pressure pump system. Extremely comfortable and a fast tourer because of
> its excellent road holding, even at today's standards. Very popular all
> over Europe, even today.
> If there ever was "the classic", this is a very strong contender.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Bob Spidell schreef:
> > Huh? I saw Lambo, BMW, Ferarri, MG, Alfa, MG, Nissan, Acura (Honda),
> > Jaguar, and a lot of other non-American makes (too lazy to go through
> > the whole slide show again).
> >
> > Even a "Citroen"--now where in the hell did those come from?
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