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Citroen SM Just In!

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
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Citroen SM courtesy of Jalopnik.com

Wow! I am like a kid in the candy store today!  Just got word that we will be soon be getting a vintage Citroen SM for restoration.  Just in time for the SM’s birthday (it turned 40 on March 11th!), we will be having a celebration of our own when it arrives!  Can you believe it was back in 1970 that the world first met the SM? It was at the Geneva auto show that the SM made its mark in history and was considered incredibly advanced for its time.

SM stands for Sports Maserati (though some argue it stands for Sa Majesté in reference to the DS – i.e. Goddess, i.e. La déesse’).  Citroën purchased Maserati in 1968. As such, they were able to use the new 90-degree V6 Maserati had developed. Essentially a V8 with two-cylinders lopped off, the SM’s V6 (also shared with the Maserati Merak) is one of the most fantastically complex engines ever conceived.  The SM featured the world’s first variable-assist power steering system (known as DIRAVI) and one-turn to lock. All were powered by an oil-based hydraulic system.  Besides the steering the suspension, headlights, brakes and transmission were all run off the SM’s hydraulic system. It was and still is an amazing car!

Check out some photos of the SM as she sits now waiting for us to work our magic. Don’t worry, I will be updating you frequently on the restoration progress!

Citroen SM for Sale

The SM will be for sale once the restoration is complete, but I advise anyone who is serious about purchasing it to contact Eurocar Imports today.  Our vehicles do not last long and this will surely be a hot item.

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The Citroen Wedding Present

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

A few weeks ago we told you about a maroon and black Citroen 2CV that we were restoring as a wedding present for one of our customers to give to his son on his wedding day.  The car is going to be waiting outside of the church as a surprise when the bride and groom come out.  We just finished putting the final touches on her and I took these gorgeous photos to share with you.  These restored vintage cars make excellent gifts for car lovers. The look and perform like brand new and there is nothing like owning a true piece of history!

Here are some BEFORE photos of the car:

Citroen Car Wedding Present Completed!

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Rebuilding the Citroen 2CV

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Vintage Citroen cars are making a big comeback in the US.  From Hollywood to the Jersey Shore; from corporate tycoons to the vintage car enthusiast; the reemergence of these classic cars has been somewhat of a modern day phenomenon.  Noel Slade of Eurocar Imports makes his living restoring and rebuilding used Citroen cars.

Slade has dedicated more than a decade to breathing new life into worn down Citroen cars.  His best seller- the Citroen 2CV- is sought after by businesses, vintage car enthusiasts and modern consumers looking to cruise around in a historically good looking car that is known to sip fuel better than any modern day hybrid.  A vintage Citroen 2CV can earn up to 40 miles per gallon around town and up to 50 miles per gallon on the highway. 

It takes about 8 weeks for Slade to completely rebuild a car, from the ground up.  A custom rebuild includes a new galvanized frame, floorpans, jody box section, exhaust system, seat covers, carpeting, headliner, canvas sunroof, bumpers, a low-mileage engine with new- disc brakes, a rebuilt transmission, new paint in a color of the buyer’s choice, new chrome door trim and five new tires.  Customers can also opt for an engine rebuilt to factory specifications. According to Slade, Eurocar Imports can restore or rebuild any vintage 2CV that comes their way, no matter what its condition.

Hermes Custom Citroen

The Hermes Citroen 2CV

In 2009 Hermes Canada called upon Eurocar Imports to custom build their new promotional vehicle, a vintage Citroen 2CV.  The custom 2CV received a full rebuild including paintwork and frame replacement.  For the finishing touch, the Hermes 2CV was outfitted with a classic Hermes orange shopping box on its new trunk rack. 

Eurocar Imports is one of only a handful of facilities on the entire Northeast offering a one-stop shop for Citroen enthusiasts.  From parts to service, restorations to rebuilds, Eurocar Imports caters to a distinct group of clientele with discriminating taste. 

Consumers who would like to learn more about Eurocar Imports can visit http://citroenimportservices.com/ to view photo galleries of Citroen rebuilds and restorations or call 732-279-6453.

Contact Eurocar Import Services:

46A Flint Road

Toms River, NJ 08757

http://citroenimportservices.com/

info@EurocarImports.net

732-279-6453

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Rebuilding The Citroen 2CV

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Here is another Citroen 2CV that has just arrived at Eurocar Imports.  You can see that the body has been stripped bare and is seconds away from being lifted off the old frame.  The rust damage is extensive!

citroen 2cv with rust damage

This car is having a full ground-up restoration including new galvanized frame/floor pans and complete body strip down.  All rust will be repaired and she will get a a fresh coat of 2-toned paint in grey along with new seats and tires. She’s going to look amazing when we’re done!

The floors have been totally cut out, you can see below.  Brand new floors will soon be welded into place.

Citroen 2CV Being Rebuilt Citroen 2CV rebuild
Here is what she looks like when she arrived, and check out the full gallery of her rebuild process below:

Citroen 2cv

UPDATE!!

We’ve been working hard on this rebuild.  The frame is now finished, as you can see below.  Everything is done in primer for now but a new coat of fresh grey paint (customer’s choice) will be applied next.  The engine is very oily but everything is now stripped down and ready to be cleaned!

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Road and Track Magazine Interviews Noel Slade

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Interest in the vintage Citroen 2CV is soaring amid rising fuel costs and a near meltdown of the automotive industry.  And now the rest of the world is starting to take notice.

We’ve been restoring Citroen cars for the last 20 years.  But it wasn’t until recently that they caught the eye of the mainstream automotive market. 

Noel Slade featured in Road and Track Magazine

Last year, Road and Track magazine dedicated a two page spread honoring the reinvention of the Citroen 2CV, and the exceptional work performed right here at Eurocar Imports.  We are one of a handful of expert Citroen mechanics in the US with the ability to fully restore or completely rebuild vintage Citroen cars from the ground up.

A vintage Citroen 2CV can earn up to 40 miles per gallon around town and up to 50 miles per gallon on the highway.  The 2CV runs on regular fuel.  Beyond the mileage, the 2CV offers an unmistakable element of style, grace and sophistication.   Introduced by the French in the 1940’s, the Citroen was the premier choice of transportation for heads of state and French royalty.

We can restore or rebuild any vintage 2CV that comes our way, no matter what its condition.  There is nothing that is not available for the 2CV.  Some of the parts are aftermarket but are better than the originals. 

For vintage car enthusiasts looking to procure their dream Citroen, Eurocar Imports offers completely customized rebuilds which include a new galvanized frame, floorpans, jody box section, exhaust system, seat covers, carpeting, headliner, canvas sunroof, bumpers, a low-mileage engine with new- disc brakes, a rebuilt transmission, new paint in a color of the buyer’s choice, new chrome door trim and five new tires. 

We can also re-create the  2CV’s two-tone Charleston model. The yellow Charleston with black fenders is his most popular car. It also has chrome trim on the rocker panels and a passenger-side mirror. Consumers can also opt for an engine rebuilt to factory specifications.

If you’d like to inquire about purchasing a used Citroen car for sale, or having us restore your vintage European form, send us an email or use our contact form and we will respond promptly.

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Beachcomber!

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Extras on top of standard work

  • Recon engine
  • Fog lights
  • Custom made beachcomber top and seat covers
  • Radio/cd player
  • Luggage Rack
  • Full stainless steel exhaust
  • Robri Trims

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Custom Citroen 2CV for Hermes of Canada

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

In the spirit of the beautiful escape, Hermes Canada took to the streets of Toronto in the Hermes Citroen 2CV.

The custom 2CV was outfitted with an Hermes orange box on its rack and stopped people in their tracks.

Hermes looks forward to having more adventures with the new Citroen in 2010.

This car received a full rebuild including paintwork and frame replacement. We are excited to provide an exciting promotional tool for Hermes Toronto. We can provide a promotional vehicle for any business, contact us for more details.

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Grey on Grey Charleston

Monday, January 11th, 2010

We start off with a bare body shell. It is stripped to bare metal. New front floor pans and inner and outer bulkhead panels are welded into place. The shell is then prepared for painting in primer then in top coat (customer chooses the colors). Then we start off with a brand new galvanized frame and refit all suspension/axles/ etc to make it a rolling frame. Then the body is lowered onto the new frame and we begin the process of rebuilding the car.

 Every car has the following installed

  • New Bumpers front and rear
  • New seat covers
  • New headlining
  • New soft top
  • All chrome trim is replaced on doors/fenders
  • Stainless steel bolts for fenders
  • New mudflaps
  • Carpet set front and rear
  • New hood soundproofing

 Lots of extras can be installed some examples are robri chrome trims/complete stainless steel exhaust systems/custom chrome for engine/engine compartment/radio/speakers fitted/new tires and lots more please feel free to contact us for more info on this.

All cars come with the latest 602cc engine/disc brake gearbox/LHM system. Every car comes with all paperwork needed for you to register and title the car in your state. We offer nationwide delivery if you don’t live close to us in NJ. The cars are all 25 years or older so that means they do not have to meet and US safety and emission laws so no problems there.

Please feel free to contact us for more details and pricing on having a fully rebuilt 2cv.

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Blue-White Citroen 2CV Rebuild

Monday, January 11th, 2010

A nice blue/white Citroen 2CV rebuild for a customer in MA.

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Upgraded Citroen 2CV

Monday, January 11th, 2010

This customer shipped his car from OK to us for the following:

  • Upgrade 6 volt to 12 volt with modern dashboard,wipers,soft top,pedal box,lhm brake system

    602cc Engine with disc brake gearbox

  • New galvanized frame
  • New floor pans
  • New tires
  • Lower bulkhead panel

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