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ISSN 1542-8303 PCN 84A Pacific Citroën News Fall 2020 Electronic Edition The Publication Of: Northwest Citroën Owner’s Club - Citroën Autoclub Canada - 2CVBC - Citroën Car Club Events Calendar . Page 02 CCC Palos Verdes Tour Page 06 Faux-pas . Page 15 Books . Page 02 Wendtland Collection . Page 08 Repro Radiators . Page 16 DS9 Range . Page 03 Mullin Museum VIII . Page 10 Adverts . Page 17 Farewells . Page 04 Type G, ELV 1945 . Page 11 CCC Online Store . Page 18 Letters . Page 05 Raid BC Part II . Page 12 Parts & Suppliers . Page 19 Paintless Dent Removal Page 14 Dates(s) Location 2021 Event Information DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 CONDITIONS PLEASE CONSULT THE EVENT VENUES OR ORGANIZERS BEFORE ATTENDING Mar 21 Sun WA Newcastle NWCOC Spring Drive Tour Newcastle to Auburn. Info: [email protected] June 2 - 6* F Paris Retromobile 2021. Paris Expo Porte-de-Versailles, gates 1, 2, 3. Note the dates are postponed from NOTE DATE the traditional February calendar. CHANGE www.retromobile.com July 27- Aug 1* CH Delémont 24th Worldmeeting of 2 CV Friends. https://www.2cv2021.ch/?lang=en Sep 17 -19 CA Pismo Beach Rendez Vous 2021. This year at the Shore Cliff Hotel, 2555 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 NOTE DATE 2021 registration form to follow. CHANGE www.citroencarclub.us 2022 Event Infomation Aug 3-7* 2022 PL Torún 17th ICCCR 2020 in Toruń, Poland. https://www.icccr2020.pl/english/ NOTE DATE Rescheduled to August, 2022, due to pandemic concerns. CHANGE * Indicates event not sponsored by CCC-NWCOC-CAC Books -From Richard Bonfond: Here is info on a new book by Thijs van der Zanden and Julian Marsh. If room permits I’d appreciate it if you could include the information in your The new book “Le Grand Livre Citroën” is now available. This is the first upcoming newsletters or social media, thank you. book to bring together a wealth of information from the Quai de Javel never scene before. Four volumes of 296 pages each retrace the entire Available in 2021, but pre-order now: “BX, a new generation of Citroën”. history of Citroën from 1919 to 2019. The BX: with its avant-garde dashboard, streamlined design, semi-con- cealed rear wheels and hydropneumatic suspension was a traditional Volume 1: 1919 – 1934 The André Citroën era Citroën. Its razor-sharp styling, however, was a radical break with all the Volume 2: 1935 – 1975 The Michelin era brand’s design traditions. The BX incorporated new, lightweight materials, Volume 3: 1976 – 2019 The PSA era was the first Citroën to be designed with computer assistance and was a Volume 4: Appendices and additional documents huge leap forward in quality. Over the years, the introduction of variants such as an estate car, a version with automatic transmission, numerous Characteristics of each volume: diesel models and all kinds of sporty versions and special, limited series Format 305 x 305mm contributed to the continuous success, so that the BX ultimately not only 296 pages helped the ailing Citroën company recover, but also went down in history Over 810 black & white and color illustrations as one of the most successful Citroëns ever. Hard cover with varnished jacket Price of each volume 65€ (shipping not included) Currently in French only Author Thijs van der Zanden describes in this book the history of the Cit- – English version scheduled to follow in April – May 2021. Stay tuned! roën BX, from the first prototypes in the early seventies, until the last BX which rolled off the production line in 1994. Compared to Citrovisie’s first For further information: BX book, this new book has been updated with new photos and extra visu- http://legrandlivrecitroen.com/commander-le-livre/ al material. To meet the needs of non-Dutch-speaking readers as well, this edition has been translated into English by Citroën expert Julian Marsh. Please spread the word in the next available issues of your newsletter € 42,50 room permitting and amongst your membership, thank you. Best regards, Richard Bonfond, ACI Delegate – Western USA Page 02 PCN - Pacific Citroën News 084A Fall 2020 Electronic Edition DS 9 Model Range From Media Citroën International The aluminium guilloche DS PERFORMANCE LINE badge on the dash- board demonstrates the unique expertise of DS Automobiles. The crystal inlays on the switches beneath the central screen emphasise sophistica- tion down to the smallest details. The multi- function steering wheel is in perforated full-grain leather with the airbag covered in leather and Carmin and Gold stitching. Inspired by the Tuileries quarter in Paris, DS 9 RIVOLI + connects quality materials with premium diamond-shape trim. Three different interiors are being offered: Basalt Black Leather made of grain leather, or OPERA with, as an option, two colours of Nappa leather characterised by watchstrap DS Automobiles is opening ordering for DS 9, with two plug-in hybrid pow- upholstery seats in Rubis Red or Black. er units up to 360 horsepower and a 225 horsepower petrol engine, with specifications that combine dynamism and elegance. OPERA’s elegance is brought to life by the Nappa leather on the front and rear seats, centre console and the expanse of the dashboard. The DS DS 9 marks the return of France to the premium and sophisticated large Lounge central rear armrest has USB ports and controls for the massag- saloon segments. ing, heated and cooled seats. In France, prices start at 47,700 Euros (USD $58,794). At its most luxuri- The quality of the materials stimulates the senses with a full-grain leather ous, DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 can cost up to steering wheel, the gear lever in smooth leather, the grab handles cov- 80,000 Euros (USD $98,606). ered in leather, aluminium touches on the pedals and central console, the Alcantara® roof lining, sun visors and rear shelf and the “pearl” stitching. DS 9 benefits from a new version of the already popular EMP2 (EMP2 DS 9 is offering the very latest technology with, notably, DS DRIVE AS- V2.3) platform. The unique version of the platform features a record SIST level 2 autonomous driving, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION wheelbase for remarkable spaciousness, particularly for rear passengers. controlled damping, DS ACTIVE LED VISION headlamps, the FOCAL It also gives DS 9 a unique way to respond to the ever more demand- Electra® sound system, PROXIMITY KEYLESS ENTRY & START, DS ing requirements of premium customers. Bulkhead sound proofing and NIGHT VISION, DS DRIVER ATTENTION MONITORING concentration exclusive acoustic techniques result in exceptional comfort. The whole alerts, Active Blind Spot Monitoring System, Extended Traffic Sign Rec- structure’s improved stiffness guarantees precise control on the road and ognition, and Active Safety Brake giving automatic emergency braking up the dynamic serenity that’s dear to DS Automobiles. to 140km/h... As of now, three power units are being offered with E-TENSE 4x4 360 and Five colours are being offered: Pearl White, Midnight Blue, Pearl Crystal, E-TENSE 225 plug-in hybrids as well a PureTech 225 Automatic petrol Artense Grey and Perla Nera Black. Deliveries will begin in September model. Shortly, the line up will be completed with another longer-range 2021. E-TENSE 250 plug-in hybrid Prices in France: The result of titles won since 2018 in Formula E, DS 9 E-TENSE 4x4 360 DS 9 PERFORMANCE LINE + PureTech 225 Automatic: is the high-performance version whose build will be finished at Poissy 47,700 Euros (USD $58,794) in France. With integrated intelligent transmission it blends 110 and 113 DS 9 RIVOLI + PureTech 225 Automatic: horsepower electric motors with a 200 horsepower PureTech engine for a 51,700 Euros (USD $63,724) combined 360 horsepower and 520Nm of maximum torque. The specifi- DS 9 PERFORMANCE LINE + E-TENSE 225: cation is finished off with black DS Performance logo brake callipers and 54,000 Euros (USD $66,559) special 20” MUNICH alloy wheels. DS 9 RIVOLI + E-TENSE 225: 56,900 Euros (USD $70,134) In its E-TENSE 225 guise, DS 9 is capable of driving 48km in zero emis- DS 9 PERFORMANCE LINE + E-TENSE 4x4 360: sions mode thanks to a battery with a usable capacity of 11.9kWh. In 65,500 Euros (USD $80,734) hybrid mode, the WLTP fuel consumption is rated at 1.5 litre/100km with DS 9 RIVOLI + E-TENSE 4x4 360 : CO2 emissions kept at 33g/km. 68,400 Euros (USD $84,309) At launch, the range is built around two levels of trim: Performance Line + and Rivoli +. DS 9 Performance Line + has a black Alcantara® interior, symbolic of its stated dynamism and elegance. The bodywork has chrome badges on the front doors with the DS PERFORMANCE LINE logo, along with chrome DS WINGS and boot strip. The gloss black grille has the DS PERFOR- MANCE LINE badge above it. The 19” Black MONACO alloy wheels are enhanced with a Carmin centre cap. In the cockpit, the seats combining Black Alcantara®/leatherette with Carmin and Gold stitching tie in with the centre console and dashboard that’s also in Alcantara®, immersing the driver in a hushed ambience. Electronic Edition PCN - Pacific Citroën News 084A Fall 2020 Page 03 Farewells Dean Kenneth VanAmburg Ruut van den Hoed December 23, 1929 - October 19, 2020 Dean VanAmburg died in the embrace of his beloved October 19, 2020 of causes incident to age. He was born to Fred and Floy VanAmburg of Gooding, Idaho, and enjoyed his youth as an energetic farm boy. Gradu- ated from Gooding High 1948, and attended Henager School of Business in Salt Lake 1956/57. Employed at Grand Central Stores 27 years and the Fred Meyer Credit Union an additional 14 years.