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February 4, 2008
French Blasphemy
By Ralf
Chromjuwelen
Customizing isn’t that common over here in Europe. In fact, if you start channeling, chopping or even engine swapping with an "old timer" (the German expression for classic car) you will be universally derided. So you can probably imagine what would happen if someone willfully executed a "goddess"
(or "La Desse"–what a Citron ID 19 is called over here). When Andrew produced some sketches of his project for the first time, traditional car collector enthusiasts nearly had a heart attack. To keep a long story short: Corvette LS1 engine, beefed-up independent suspension, all-around performance braking, custom Billet Specialties wheels, and the original front wheel drive has been switched to rear wheel drive. For more details check out his CarDomain ride page and his blog. I think it’s a-w-e-s-o-m-e. What do you think?
(or "La Desse"–what a Citron ID 19 is called over here). When Andrew produced some sketches of his project for the first time, traditional car collector enthusiasts nearly had a heart attack. To keep a long story short: Corvette LS1 engine, beefed-up independent suspension, all-around performance braking, custom Billet Specialties wheels, and the original front wheel drive has been switched to rear wheel drive. For more details check out his CarDomain ride page and his blog. I think it’s a-w-e-s-o-m-e. What do you think?
Comments
Alex
Feb 6, 2008 at 1:16 am
thats pretty cool must have taken lots of custom work to fit that motor.
-alex
95BLCKFIREBIRD
Feb 5, 2008 at 10:15 pm
sweet! now only if i chould have a v8 lol.
James
Feb 5, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Sweet!
Andrew @ Citroen Hot Rod Blog
Feb 5, 2008 at 9:11 am
@ Mon, thanks we tried to keep the pimping and shaving to a minimum
Mon
Feb 5, 2008 at 6:22 am
Beautiful and awesome works done on that Citroen!!! Very well thought of and planned. Fully modified but no pimping nor shavings done to the car. Thus maintaining its classic look and value. That’s the way things should be with old classics. Embrace new technology but maintain the intrinsic value. Kudos!!!
shitface
Feb 5, 2008 at 4:46 am
WOW!!!
jason
Feb 5, 2008 at 3:27 am
drooolll……
Andrew @ Citroen Hot Rod Blog
Feb 4, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Thanks, Ralf. And, thanks everyone.
We can’t wait to see all of your cars and talk with you here on the CarDomain community. Great site!
Also, for a more in-depth look at how we built our Citroen hot rod you can check out our blog. It tracks the whole process from the $600 Citroen purchase to completion in the above picture.
Ted
Feb 4, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I have hated French cars for years, and make no excuses for it. Still do, in fact… but this is inspiring, I have to admit.
NeilG
Feb 4, 2008 at 6:49 pm
12 out of 10 in the Originality department, kick ass!
kap0w
Feb 4, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Downright stunning. Might not like it over there, but I like it over here!
Highspeedhijinks
Feb 4, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Thats just plain wicked…