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Citroen ID19

choose your eternity

PCH, Superpower Rematch Edition: Jaguar Mark VII or Citroen DS?

The V12 Jagchero vaporized the Electric Renault R10 in yesterday's Choose Your Eternity voting, but the lopsidedness of the matchup had some supporters of liberty, equality, and eternal torment crying foul. It's bad enough that the British entry was packing a V12 versus the French car's electric motor, but to make a sedan compete against a Rancheroized machine? That's why it's only fair that we have a PCH Superpower rematch today, featuring a more level playing field and one Bargain Hell Project from each side of the Channel.
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custom cars/hot rods

Viva La France!: Citroen Hot Rod

We've been waiting for someone to hotrod a Citroen ID19 since, well, we're not really sure when (though it most likely involved tequila). Seems few builders are twisted in the head (or otherwise addled) enough to turn one of the original French boats into a street machine. Few as they are, all it takes is one, truly motivated one. He's replacing the 88hp mill with a 400hp Chevrolet crate motor, building a new chassis, and recasting the interior with modern appointments. Follow the link below to follow his progress. More »