Citroën Adventures

A personal website about driving and restoring classic Citroën cars

Recent adventures

Citroën GS Road Trip Through Coastal France
14 May, 2025

Day 1: Utrecht – Rouen After checking the fluid levels, adjusting the valve clearances, and refitting the exhaust pipe with a proper clamp—along with a few other minor tweaks—I set off for France. The drive through Belgium was, as usual, a bit of a slog: rough roads, endless …
New Lights and Steering Wheel Fitted for Upcoming Adventure
05 May, 2025

I fitted the GS with a new reproduction steering wheel, which I picked up at CitroClassica this year. It came from an Italian supplier who also produces steering wheels for the DS and SM. The quality is excellent—solid construction with only a few spots where the molding lines …
First big test drive to Reims
19 Mar, 2025

To truly put the rear suspension overhaul to the test, I took the GS on a yearly tradition: a trip to Reims, France, for the 37ème Salon Champenois – Exposition de Véhicules de Collection. Every year, I try to make the journey in one of my classic French cars, and this event …
Interior improvements after suspension revision
25 Feb, 2025

After the rear suspension overhaul I fitted new insulation and sound deadening material, fitted new rear tailgate struts, made a new boot floor mat and put the back bench back in. First test drive went well so I am pretty happy.
Citroen GS rear suspension revision
11 Dec, 2024

The big operation to repair and overhaul the rear suspension of my Citroen GS has begun. I am doing this because a few years ago there turned out te be water in the right rear suspension arm bearings that caused the bearings to rot out and to have damaged the tubes. The tiny …
Trip to the Belgian Ardennes with the Ami 8
24 May, 2024

We took a trip to the Belgian Ardennes near Rochefort. We enjoyed some hiking and delicious meals, and our Ami 8 transported us there and back without any issues. However, I noticed that my front tyres are quite worn out. They will need to be replaced soon. They are Michelin …

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