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Citroën CX – New collaboration Garage143.fr – Marpytoys
Garage143.fr and Marpytoys recreate in 1:43 scale the «marriage» between the body and the mechanical assembly of a Citroën CX on the Aulnay-sous-Bois assembly line.
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Type H 1200 kgs JRD 1985
The first bespoke creations. You'll agree, it's not run-of-the-mill... But that was the goal! A tribute to Batman and Green Hornet, who would have been wildly successful with such a vehicle! Reproduction-style build
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Exclusive! Your 1985 JRD Type H
Citroën Type H 1200 kgs JRD 1985: an original stock comes back to life A wonderful discovery for collectors It sometimes happens that a forgotten stock resurfaces and allows a miniature rich in history to be brought back to life. This is precisely what has just happened with the Citroën Type H 1200 kgs produced by JRD...
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Mehari US
Citroën Méhari US: America at the end of the chevrons Some cars already seem original in their most common version. And then there are, within these very atypical models, even rarer, almost obscure variants that immediately catch the collector's eye. The American Citroën Méhari is one of those. Already unconventional...
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2CV Aerosport
Exclusive: the Citroën 2CV Aerosport Fallegger Some models immediately present themselves as obvious choices for the die-cast car collector. Not because of their widespread availability, quite the contrary, but because of their rarity, their unusual silhouette and the unique story they tell. The Citroën 2CV Aérosport produced by the Fallegger coachbuilders is undeniably one of those.
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Citroën Citela: the modular electric revolution
Preamble The history of the automobile is punctuated by bold projects, futuristic visions that, sometimes, never see the light of day. The Citroen Citela is one of them. I had already had the urge quite some time ago to bring it back to life, in my own way, in 1:43 scale. I made a test model, and then I am…
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Aulnay plant, body shop
The reproduction of this educational CX This photograph, kindly provided by Mr Julius Goldmann, author of the book «Citroën Aulnay», and following on from my first diorama of the CX, was a motivating challenge. Here is the result of my work; I hope you will appreciate it.
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Citroën Traction 22 CV V8 engine: French innovation
Foreword Thanks to Frédéric, a knowledgeable collector who challenged me to reproduce this engine from the legendary Traction 22 hp in 1/43 scale. I took up this challenge with enthusiasm and passion, and I hope you will like the result. Historical background The V8 engine is not originally American! Its development is generally attributed to the engineer…
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2 CV Robert Radar
Almost 70 years old! The Robert RADAR 2cv will celebrate its seventieth anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, you will be able to see it at Spa-Francorchamps. I am taking this opportunity to thank Madame Lisou RADAR, the creator's granddaughter, for giving me a photocopy of the original patent filing. This allows me to attach to...
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Citroën GS – Car without borders
The famous «flag» GS. The Citroen GS «Car Without Frontiers»: An Icon of European Motoring. In 1971, Citroen presented a unique version of its GS, named «Car Without Frontiers». This exceptional model was created to celebrate the prestigious «European Car of the Year» title awarded to the GS. Sporting a bodywork…
