“…my much-loved Citroen … badly damaged”
by Peter Allen
The middle of Wednesday the 27th of February found Bev and I lunching at our favourite deli – Croutons in Glenferrie Road Kooyong. Chances are you already know the place. If not, we recommend it as special.
After lunch, our day went down-hill suddenly when we returned to my much-loved Citroen C5. It was badly damaged by an out-of-control Toyota Camry, now lying on its side on the other side of the road. The driver was okay, and we did the usual exchange of information.
Then we began to slowly drive the two of us and the badly wounded C5 slowly towards home. That plan was interrupted by police who spotted us “crab-walking” the car up Mont Albert Road. (The steering too was damaged). After a lengthy interview we were permitted to complete our trip safely to home.
For the benefit of those who are not Citroen afficionados (most of you?), I point out that mine (R-0001) is no ordinary veteran. It is one of the last to be fitted with the legendary Citroen “Goddess” suspension and it is maintained to the proud level that it deserves. It is the fifth and best Citroen that we have owned. Three of those are still within the family.
The challenge now is to restore R-0001 to its former fine state. It is the least to be done for an old and trusted friend.