“Hjulius” Citroën DS Blog

Inspiration: Retromobile 2012 Paris

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:47:42 +0100

This years visit to Retromobile offered surprising encounters and great inspiration in so many ways...

As one of many examples I have to mention the stunning Gerin Aerodyne.

See more pictures from Retromobile 2012

Parts found: Unexpected treasures...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:30:13 +0200

Some people never stop surprising!
Today I visited a true enthusiast and gentleman who surprisingly revealed a car-load of treasures in the form of incredible DS parts, some I never expected to find for the car...
Many thanks for your generous contribution to the project!

Just a few rare and most welcome NOS examples:

Included was also a used nylon DS cooling fan, which accidentally fitted perfectly on to my garage lamp... :-)

Parts found: Citromobile 2011

Mon, 9 May 2011 11:16:57 +0200

This years visit to Citromobile in Holland offered more than amazing inspiration. With great help from several DS enthusiasts I also managed to find some really nice spare parts!

Inspiration: Citromobile 2011 Amsterdam

Sun, 8 May 2011 11:06:30 +0200

This years visit to Citromobile...
Nice people, nice cars, nice parts...
And meeting the legendary designer Robert Opron!
Many thanks to all involved for a wonderful time!
See more pictures from Citromobile 2011

Restoration: Chassis finished and home!

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:46:22 +0200

The entire chassis is now finally finished!
The result is truly unbelievable, perfection in every detail with a surreal factory finish...
The chassis has now been transported back to my home garage for the long awaited assembly to commence.

The brand new floor...

View through the boot...

Perfection under the floor...

From the front...

Stunning finish...

The master painter “Ewert” and the sheet metal doctor “Nisse” proudly overlooking the amazing result...

Ready for transport...

Home at last!

Restoration: Chassis ready for final paint!

Sat, 9 Apr 2011 07:26:52 +0200

The entire chassis was painted without the floor plates to get paint inside all structural parts...
The floor plates have now been mounded and today we moved the chassis to the paintshop again for the final paint job.
Amazing to finally see the floor in place!

Restoration: Engine

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 06:14:11 +0100

The engine has now been completely overhauled by the legendary Mr. Sörman. The state of the engine confirms the low milage, nothing needed replacing but cooling fluid had crystalized in all water channels which called for a proper cleaning, all seals has been replaced and everything has been finished and adjusted properly.

Restoration: Door handles

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:25:38 +0100

All the original door handles has now been rechromed and reassembled. The poor alloy used for the door handles on these early DSes really gave the chroming company a challenge but the result is great.

Restoration: Floor plates

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 06:33:01 +0100

The biggest challenge of this entire project has no doubt been the sheet metal work on the chassis.
And within that project the floor plates has proven to be a challenging project of its own.
The large front portion of the original floor was not possible to save considering the deformations still remaining from the accident in -58.
Finding a new original floor or a usable used floor proved impossible.
The sheet metal doctor “Nisse” has been working on finding a good way to hand make a new floor from scratch, but the large surface area in combination with a large number of long corrugations proved impossible without extensive tooling.
Finally I bought a reproduction floor from Germany, unfortunately that floor had a lot of problems and deviations from the original floor.
The entire side sections as well as adjustments to almost every detail has now been painstakingly hand made according to the original design.
In addition to the large front floor plate, the rear fuel tank floor has also been restored, I bought a reproduction flor for this part as well, but in the end “Nisse” desided to restore the original parts.
A truly amazing work!

Detail of the hand made side section of the floor...

All endings of the corrugations needed to be remodeled...

The large front floor plate...

The fuel tank floor being restored...

Julius Lindblom hast passed away

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:10:55 +0100

Word has reached me that the inventor Mr. Julius Linbblom has passed away at the age of 98.
My thoughts go to his wife and family.

Restoration: Ready to finish the floor

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:46:33 +0200

The freshly painted chassis is now back in the garage, tilted up on its side ready for the two floor sections to be finished.
One big front floor will be mounted under the seat beam and a smaller section will be fitted together with a dividing wall to form the fuel tank bay.

Chassis tilted to the side for floor access...

Restoration: The chassis is painted!

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:26:31 +0200

The entire chassis has now been painted! Before mounting the floor panels we decided to paint the entire chassis inside out. (This to get a protecting coat of paint inside all parts of the chassis.) Later the floor will be painted separately before being put in place.
A truly amazing sheet metal job by Mr Olvenmo, careful preparations and testing of the right paint quality and a masterful paint job by Mr Svensson has resulted in a dream come true.
The chassis looks as if it had been magically taken strait of the factory line in 1958. I simply can’t get enough of it!

From the left to right; Mr Svensson the master painter, Mr Olvenmo the sheet metal doctor (and “Hjulius” in the nude...)

The finish is amazing!

Breathtaking result...

Stunning finish in every corner...

Just the right factory finish with just a hint of satin matte in the paint, the right brush stroke feeling in the joint filler and every inch of the chassis sheet metal like new....

The engine bay with the original sound deadening on the engine torpedo wall...

Interior torpedo wall...

Time to go...

There are lots of fresh pictures in the Gallery!

Restoration: Chassis being painted

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:05:50 +0200

A few shorts from during the painting process... The entire chassis has been coated with a durable Epoxy primer, before the final coats of satin black finish was applied.

There are lots of fresh pictures in the Gallery!

Restoration: Chassis ready for paint!

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:31:13 +0200

Four long years after starting the restoration the chassis is now finally ready for paint!
The result of Mr Olvenmos amazing sheet metal work is truly stunning! Absolutely perfect and true to the original in every little detail.
I have really enjoyed taking part in this process as well as the world wide hunt for the right original sheet metal parts.
Seeing the result makes it all worth while.
Before mounting the floor panels we decided to paint the entire chassis inside out. Later the floor will be painted separately before being put in place.

Mr Olvenmo the sheet metal doctor and Mr Svensson the master painter, planning the paint job...

Every detail has been carefully finished by Mr. Olvenmo...
Every inch of the chassis sheet metal like new, down to the right brush stroke feeling in the joint filler....

The team at work...

My sweet daughter Tora patiently waiting...

The bright light of the paint box reveals no imperfections...

I can’t see enough of this work, and soon it will all be covered wit paint...

The left sill...

The right side, now all evidence of the accident in december 1958 has been removed...

Interior torpedo wall...

There are lots of fresh pictures in the Gallery!

Restoration: Wooden towing reinforcements

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:42:15 +0200

As previously described the front towing attachments on an old DS is lined with wood.
During chassis restoration the parts has been removed and today a brand new custom made set of wooden reinforcements was finished, accompanied by shiny new wood screws...

One of the front towing attachments.

The original wooden parts + wood screws.

The brand new parts + new wood screws.

Restoration: Engine ready for overhaul

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 19:09:43 +0200

I have now decided to give the engine a careful overhaul by the legendary Mr Sörman. After less than 20000km there should hardly be any wear but the car has been resting for 52 years so a serious cleaning inside out, some careful adjustments and a set of new gaskets will make the engine brand new again.
(On the picture the engine is waiting for its turn, next to its genetic grandfather; a beautifully restored 1930-s Traction engine...)

Inspiration: Addition to the family!

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:07:01 +0200

I have sworn not to get another project before finishing the DS... but today I accidentally adopted a dear old family member.

I have known Göran Lindgren for as long as I can remember, more like a big brother than a just a friend.
We where neighbors growing up, Göran and my father where always working on lots of Citroën projects.
When he got old enough for driving it was only natural to get his own 2cv, so a couple of years before the license he bought a 1963 2cv in need of restoration.
The car was restored like normal in the 1970’s; to a nice driving condition and was dubbed “Rosinate” (after Don Quijotes horse) In 1978 it was ready for the roads.

The 2cv accompanied by my parents 1966 AK 350 “Bi-bipp” on the 1979 2cv world meeting in Denmark.

I remember many adventures during long summer vacations in the back seat or as a navigator in this car as Göran and my family drove across the european continent between exiting tourist attractions and 2cv meetings.
The following ten years the car was Görans daily driver until 1987 when it was parked in the back of the garage...

Now 23 years later the Lindgren family is moving and I was given the opportunity to take care of the car... what could i do?

A first inspection of my childhood adventure machine, assisted by my patiently understanding daughter Tora, reviles that the car has been remarkably well preserved over the years.

The car offers a gorgeous, dusty lumber jack green patina, the engine (a 32hp machine) had been removed for restoration, the breaks are stuck and from the bottom of the fuel tank something black and sticky is slowly oozing...

Other than that it looks very hopeful, the car is almost rust free since it was virtually soaked in Dinitrol during restoration.

This project is not at all like the DS project meant to satisfy my need for originality and finish without compromise, rather a relaxed and fun toy to enjoy!

A first breath of fresh air after 23 years of hibernation...

Loading for transport...

Off we go pulled by my hopelessly unhydraulic SAAB, fully loaded with nice bonus spare parts...

The target is now set on getting the car back on the road, some parts are already ordered...

Restoration: Chassis

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 11:38:22 +0200

Work continues relentlessly on the chassis.
The last evidence of that crash in 1958 is now disappearing.

The crossbeam under the front seats has been replaced by a restored part from a donor car.

The left sill has now been disassembled to replace or restore deformed sections...

It is pure magic seeing mr Olvenmo in action.

Parts found: Citromobile 2010

Wed, 5 May 2010 19:55:51 +0200

This years visit to Citromobile in Holland offered more than amazing inspiration. With great help from several DS enthusiasts I also managed to find some really nice spare parts!

Inspiration: Citromobile road-trip 2010

Mon, 3 May 2010 11:17:19 +0200

This years visit to Citromobile in Holland included another inspiring road trip, thanks to the brilliant planning of the born Citroën enthusiast Jonas Areskoug and the entertaining company of him and the true Citroën guru Curt Nileman.
Along the way we joined up with more inspiring companions; the life long Citroën expert Jan-Åke and his son Johan joined in Malmö and later the team was completed with the Norwegian Citroën addict Christian.

On the way to Holland we stopped by for lunch and a visit at Minitur Wonderland in Hamburg, an impressive model rail way world - a bonus for Mr Nileman who is a renown Märklin collector. http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com

As usual the parking outside the show was just as interesting as the show itself, hundreds of beautiful Citroëns and happy enthusiasts gathered from all over the world.

Citromobile as always buzzing with activity, nice cars and tons of spare parts...

On the way home we followed last years tracks to Meilenwerk in Düsseldorf...

A real kindergarden for car enthusiasts!
http://www.meilenwerk.de/

And naturally there where DSes.

Enjoying German beer and cuisine...

Before heading home we revisited the famous workshpå of Dirk Sassen. http://www.ds-sassen.de/

Many thanks to all involved for a wonderful time!

Parts wanted: List updated!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:36:14 +0100

I have just updated my illustrated list of wanted parts for the restoration project.
Please visit the list here!
I appreciate all help in finding parts!

Parts found: Users manual

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:18:32 +0100

Thanks to the kind contribution from a fellow Citroën enthusiast I have finally found an original Swedish users manual for the car! A beautiful document that will honor its place in the glove compartment when the car is restored.
Included was also a nice old note from the car inspections.
Thank you Tomas!

Here you can download a PDF
of the Swedish users manual:

Restoration: nuts and bolts...

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:44:36 +0100

Preparing for assembly also means restoring every little nut and bolt of the car. Each part is getting its proper surface treatment, be it black or silver zink...

Restoration: Chassis front finished

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:50:06 +0100

The entire front of the chassis has now been beautifully restored. To finish the chassis the floor and some work on the left hand sill still remains...

Archeology: front towing attachments

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:54:55 +0100

Inside the front towing attachments of the original DS19 a wooden reinforcement was used. These parts will be replaced with hand crafted copies...

Rstroration: Front breaks

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:01:39 +0100

The front break calipers has now been entierly restored, every detail has retained the correct surface treatment and all bearings, cylinders etceteras have been replaced with new old stock parts.

One detail is still missing for one of the front breaks:

D451-79 spring to hold protective shield and D451-55 rubber for the same.

Restoration: Front section

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:43:58 +0100

The front section is now near completion, the original crossbeam was deformed and has been restored using parts from a NOS crossbeam (although with the right part number the spare part looked different in detail; a larger hole for the exhaust and larger reinforcements...) Holes had been made through the thick sheet metal in the side members, for Mr. Lindbloms experiments, these have now been beautifully repaired, the heat shield for the exhaust under the engine bay has been completely restored...

The heat shield for the exhaust under the engine bay...

New spare part tested, original to the left...

Mr. Olvenmo presenting the removed of the A-pillar...

Right side beam before restoration...

Left ride beam before restoration...

Restoration: Right sill, A, B and C-pillars.

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 15:26:45 +0100

The extensive sheet metal work with the chassis continues relentlessly. The right sill togerther with A, B & C-pillars are now finished with all its complicated parts welded together.

The right sill being assembled...

A-pillar being assembled...

B-pillar being assembled...

C-pillar being assembled...

Parts found: Position lights!

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:04:58 +0100

I am very happy to have found these rare jewels!
Details like this will make a big difference to the impression of the finished car!
As a big surprise these new old stock original parts turned up from an unexpected source.

Restoration: C-pillar

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:07:14 +0100

The right hand C-pillar has been completely disassembled, all deformations carefully fixed and then assembled again fitting a NOS outer C-pillar...

C-pillar being assembled...

C-pillar being assembled...

C-pillar being assembled...

C-pillar removed, lower part being repaired...

C-pillar removed...

Restoration: A-pillar

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:46:43 +0100

The right hand A-pillar has been completely disassemblet, all deformations carefully fixed and then assembled again...

A-pillar being assembled...

A-pillar base being assembled...

Some of the A-pillar parts during restoration...

Mr. Olvenmo presenting the removed A-pillar...

A-pillar base being repaired...

A-pillar removed...

Restoration: Right rear wheel house

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:58:39 +0100

The right rear wheel house had been slightly deformed in the crash in 1958, the parts had now been completely disassembled, restored and soon to be reassembled...

Preparing reassembly...

Preparing reassembly...

Disassembly...

Disassembly...

Before restoration...

Restoration: Door handles disassembled.

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:02:13 +0200

Getting ready for chroming...
I am now looking for some parts for the right hand side front door handle, the exterior handle should be of the chromed solid metal type:

Restoration: Pressing tool for the floor.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:29:01 +0200

The entire floor platform will be fabricated to replace the original floor that was wounded in the accident 1958.
To get all the sheet metal pressings correct two tools has been manufactured. One set of tools for the big pressed groves along the floor and this gorgeous hand made little pressing tool for those detail pressings along the sides of the floor panel.

The tool and a sample...

Restoration: Hand made air duct

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:16:14 +0200

When assembling the right sill we realized that we were missing one part; the rear part of the hot air duct for the rear passenger floor.
Thanks to the kind help of a true Citroën enthusiast we found a used part to use as a template for producing a new air duct. These rusty remains of a 1957 DS19 has been copied and a beautiful new hand-made air duct is now in place!

The air duct is taking shape...

The rusty remains of a 1957 DS19 air duct...

The missing part...

The front part of the air duct being restored.

Media: Hjulius in Citropolis!

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:08:59 +0200

In the latest issue (No. 76) of the amazing french Citroën magazine Citropolis there is a nice article featuring the history of my DS.
I strongly recommend Citropolis for anyone with an interest in classic Citroëns.
www.citropolis.fr

Many thanks to Mr Fabien Sabatès for the article and for a great magazine! (Not to mention all his inspiring books...)

Parts found: Interior lights

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:10:40 +0200

I recently recieved a little package in the mailbox... the content was these rare gems, a complete set of new original interior light covers!
Many thanks to a very helpful Dutch DS enthusiast!

Parts found: sealing strip holders

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:39:42 +0200

Finally all the correct sheet metal parts, holding the rubber sealing strips around the door openings on the chassis has been found! These 10 delicate parts has been gathered from around Europe over the past year, many thanks to those who contributed!

Our wedding day!

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:00:15 +0200

After nearly 15 years together we have now finally gone and done it, today my dear Åsa and I got married!

The perfect ride on this unforgettable day, a stunning 1968 DS21 Chapron Decapotable.

Many thanks to our family and friends for everything...

Archeology: Contact With Mr. Sture Brolin

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:22:37 +0200

I have found the man who repaired this car after it’s accident in 1958, Mr. Sture Brolin!
I hadn’t thought of finding him before but when we are now restoring the chassis of the car I just had to see if I could find him. Sure enough Mr Brolin still lives in in the same house, next dore to where Mr. Lindblom used to live.
Mr. Brolin, now in his eighties, still remembers the DS and told me the story from his own perspective:
At the time Sture Brolin had a car workshop, servicing and repairing cars of all brands. With his mechanical skills he also used to help his next door neighbor, the inventor Julius Linblom with his various projects.
One of Mr. Brolins customers was Mr. Tore Gidlund who used to get his Citroëns serviced in the workshop.
In 1958 Lindblom was actively looking for a Citroën DS for his active suspension invenstions and when Gidlund had an accident with this car, Brolin helped Lindblom purchase the wounded DS19 from the insurance company.
Brolin still remembers the extensive surgery to the car, some of the parts had to be ordered from Paris, some he made him self.
Brolin also remembers all the work he did on building the intricate prototype suspension system for the DS...

Short after repairing the DS Mr. Brolin changed his company from a car repair workshop to a factory producing mailboxes for the Swedish mail...

Many thanks to Sture Brolin, a humble and kind gentleman, for another interesting part of the puzzle!

Inspiration: 1960 DS19

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:40:30 +0200

A wonderful ride in Mr. Nilemans incredible 1960 DS19...
I can’t imagine a better way to spend a sunny summer afternoon than to enjoy it in a car like this!
I sure need this kind of inspiration to keep the restorasion of my own car going!

Inspiration: Retrorun 2009 Haninge

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:45:35 +0200

Accompanied by my friend Anders Eriksson I visited the Retrorun event in Haninge near Stockholm.

Anders enjoyed the Volvos regretting having sold his 66 PV 544 some years ago... his favorite at the show how ever was a sweet, black Ferarri Dino.
We met up with industrial design colleague Hans Erich who drove the amazing white 1970 DS21 Pallas he ones bought new.

The highlight of the day for me was seeing my fellow Citroën enthusiast; Lasses amazing 1961 Osca with a unique engine developed by the Maserati brothers...

Beauty in every detail in this little GT coupe.

Lasse invited us for a spin in his car and I have no words to describe the sound of that high rev in-line four in action!

A bus? Yes somehow a bus from my childhood had found its way here, the turquoise Scania buses from MOAB (Mälaröarnas Omnibus AB) was the only available means of public transportation on Ekerö, the island where I grew up.

All very familiar sites, smells and textures!

Finally, Tims elegant 1972 DSpéciale in “AC 423 Rouge Masséna”

Parts found: Some candy for the car

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:04:42 +0200

During our inspirational trip around the south of Sweden I also found some real nice parts for my car... Many thanks to Mårten, a true Citroën enthusiast!

Inspiration: DSpotting

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:00:00 +0200

On the wonderful initiative of my DS friend Jonas Areskough we had decided to take a trip to the south of Sweden to purchase some DS parts. Added to the trip was plans to visit some fellow enthusiasts on the way and a third travelling companion; Lasse Frykholm joined the team.
We set off from Stockholm early on the Thursday morning and drove through rain to better weather in the south.
After a traditional lunch break at Vilda Vättern we continued southbound on the E4...

Lasse suggested a quick stop at “Laganland” car museum to visit a unique 1938 Lancia Astura. We were not hard to convince, an amazing design!

We reached our first destination just after lunch, a visit to the legendary Citroën enthusiast Mårten Ekelin, where we enjoyed a close look at his freshly restored 1961 ID19 Comfort with chassis number 3127657 in gorgeous “AC 507 Vert mélèze”.
After refitting the front drive shafts and changing break pads the car will finally be ready for the road.

Interior in tasteful jersey “Gris elephant”...

The car is beautifully restored with a lot of preserved charm and original details.

Joining the group was Mats Erixon in his wonderful 1960 ID19 with chassis number 3066193 in a mind-blowing restored condition, “AC 605 bleu Monte carlo” with blue “Helanca” interior.

Naturally we all gather under the bonnet for a closer inspection and a trip through history.

Jonas enthusiastically relives his childhood memories as a ID19 co-pilot, with Mats the proud owner behind the wheel.
I enjoyed the comfortable rear seat on this ride through beautiful country side roads with the sun glowing through the translucent polyester roof.

Later we had the privilege of a closer look at Mårtens stunning 1968 DS21 Pallas in “AC 623 Bleu andalou” with black lether interiour and Webasto sun roof.

And what’s that hiding in the corner?
This you don’t see every day; a really early 1956 DS19! just waiting to be restored...

Chassin number 2308, ones painted in the classic combination “AC 134 Champagne” with roof in “AC 406 Aubergine”.

Jonas took the opportunity to say a final fare well to this gorgeous green SM that has now been sold. (Fortunantly he still has one SM.) Here we met up with Lasses nephew David, a fellow Citroënist by birth.

We also had a quick look at Davids tasty CX 25 GTI Turbo 2 with Alfa wheels.

We ended a long good Thursday on a local restaurant with a meal in the pleasant company of fellow Citroënists and Lasses understanding sister.
After a good nights sleep in Jonas conformable summer house we started the friday with a fantastic fresh breakfast in the local bakery.

First stop was a visit to David who patiently showed us his elegant 1960 DS19. A real beauty with all the unique details of a Swedish-sold car intact. This car with chassis number 64664, repainted in elegant dark blue was originally painted in yellow “AC 305 Jonquille”, with roof in “AC 141 Gris argent”.

While starting the long journey home we visited a local Citroën dealer on the way to check out a 1988 CX 25 Prestige Turbo 2 with only 55000km on the clock...

Jonas is tempted by the spacious rear seat, but is there room for three kids?

In the back of the garage we found this nice 1969 HY, bringing back childhood memories for me!

On the way home to Stockholm, as a grand finale of the trip we visited another hidden treasure, a unique project resting since the late 70-s in a garage somewhere in the south of Sweden... but that’s a different story :-)
After a long drive we arrived back home late Friday night.

Many thanks to all involved for an unforgettable trip!

Restoration: Missing air duct found!

Thu, 28 May 2009 17:13:26 +0200

Thanks to the kind help of a true Citroën enthusiast I have now got a used part to use as a template for producing a new air duct! Thanks Mårten!
These rusty remains of a 1957 DS19 will now be copied by Mr. Olvenmo, the sheet metal doctor.

Restoration: Missing air duct

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:34:26 +0200

When assembling the right sill we realize that we are missing one part; the rear part of the hot air duct for the rear passenger floor, Citroën part number D 643-96.
So just as we think we finally have almost all sheet metal parts we need, the hunt is on again...

Edit: Thanks to the kind help of a true Citroën enthusiast I have now got a used part to use as a template for producing a new air duct! Thanks Mårten!

Restoration: Start of assembly!

Wed, 13 May 2009 08:54:28 +0200

This is a big moment, the restoration has now officially reached its turning point, from now on we will no longer disassembly things, now it’s time to rebuild.

The big chassis job, more extensive than anyone ever anticipated, has now really started to show amazing results.

All removed details are repaired and straitened for later reuse.

A big jig-saw puzzle!
The right sill has been removed and is now being replaced with new old stock original parts, together with the salvaged and corrected parts from the original chassis.

This picture clearly skows the stabile wooden frame now supporting the chassis.
The entire chassis was 15mm shorter on the right hand side, this has now been corrected.

Mr. Olvenmo is methodically working his way through every detail of the chassis, correcting deformations, measuring and cross measuring, sanding down every welding point to perfection.

Inspiration: ID19 1960

Sun, 10 May 2009 05:29:34 +0200

Thanks Mats for this inspirational image of your beautiful 1960 ID19! I look forward to seeing it for real.

Inspiration: “FFFF” French car party

Sat, 9 May 2009 05:45:19 +0200

Today my little family visited Taxinge castle near Stockholm for the annual “Fest För Franska Fordon” (French car party) where some really nice vehicles and people had gathered.

Almost all the french manufacturers where represented.

You don’t see a Panhard DynaZ every day...

A beautiful 1958 ID19 in “AC 137 Bleu Turquoise”.

Taxinge castle is also renowned for its fantastic pastry buffet so we enjoyed by a great coffee break, much appreciated by my kids...

Parts found: Citromobile 2009

Sun, 3 May 2009 17:05:14 +0200

This years visit to Citromobile in Holland offered more than amazing inspiration. With great help from several DS enthusiasts I also managed to find some really nice spare parts!

Special thanks to Frèdèric from http://www.citroends.net/ for great enthusiastic service and finding some real rare parts!