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Christoph Baker · 6th March 2009, 01:40

My name is Christoph Baker. I drive a 1951 Citroen 11B Traction Avant. I have been enjoying the fora on classic cars which Team-Bhp entertains for some time now and look forward to exchanging views and ideas about a common passion.

How does one load on pictures? I would like to present my car.

Thanks for your help.

Christoph

Rehaan · 6th March 2009, 01:45

Hi Christoph,

Welcome aboard! What is the pope driving these days ?

Regarding the photos, you may load a few in this thread, but it will automatically lock in a few weeks - so i suggest posting them in an existing relevant thread or if required, a new thread, in the Vintages section.

For instructions on how, please take a look here : Announcements - Team-BHP

cya
R

PS - I was just in and around Sorrento a few months back. Great place.

Christoph Baker · 6th March 2009, 01:48

I've figured out how to put on a picture. So here is my car:

carfreak · 6th March 2009, 01:51

So finally someone from the land of Ferrari-are you staying near Maranello?

Nitin · 6th March 2009, 02:01

Benvenuto, Amico!
Nice car! Looks well maintained.Do you use this as your daily ride?

Been over 10 years since I visited Rome,Venice & Florence. Absolutely loved Italy!! My boss (and a bunch of colleagues ) are from Italy,and I hope go back to Venice & Rome sometime soon.

Enjoy your stay here..

kuttapan · 6th March 2009, 05:16

Welcome to T-Bhp, Christoph ! Is the Citroen your only(daily) ride?

Tell us more about it and anything else you may have. Of course, some people here may like to know what you think about the "built-like-tank" cars that come out of Turino.

Rehaan · 6th March 2009, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christoph Baker

I've figured out how to put on a picture.

Ah, but not quite

Note that according to our rules it is imperative for you to upload pictures directly to the Team-BHP Server. Click here to view our simple help article on uploading pictures.

Thanks,
R

DKG · 6th March 2009, 11:28

Hi Christoph, welcome and would love to see more pictures of your car and some material on the technology that makes Citroens special. Citroens always were miles ahead in terms of suspension and drive tech.

Looking forward to more from you

Best wishes

Sam Kapasi · 6th March 2009, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by carfreak

So finally someone from the land of Ferrari-are you staying near Maranello?

Definitely closer to Maranello than you are, lol. He is from Roma as his location says.
Benvenuto. Hai una bella macchina.

carfreak · 6th March 2009, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Definitely closer to Maranello than you are, lol. He is from Roma as his location says.
Benvenuto. Hai una bella macchina.

Yeah i know

now i am hoping i can get a tour of the Ferrari factory too with his help ha ha

supremeBaleno · 6th March 2009, 11:48

Wow, that's a neatly maintained car.

Welcome to TBHP.

P.S. : Like Rehaan asked, what is the Pope driving (or actually being driven around in) these days ?

karlosdeville · 6th March 2009, 12:57

Welcome aboard Christoph, thats a nice looking Citroen you have. We have a fair number of them in India, here is one belonging to a fellow member.
Citroen Traction Avant 1946 - Dussey’s Photo Gallery - Team-BHP

A car very similar to yours regularly attends the local rallies
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/415927-post72.html (EDIT : Pics and Report 15th April, 2007 - VCCI Rally - Mumbai)

You must also be fond of the DS Im sure, do see this page.
Citroen DS in India

And being in Rome, you must be fond of Fiats too, they are very popular in India as well. Have a great time.

iraghava · 6th March 2009, 14:33

That's a nice car you got there Christoph! Welcome to the forum!

Christoph Baker · 7th March 2009, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Ah, but not quite

Note that according to our rules it is imperative for you to upload pictures directly to the Team-BHP Server. Click here to view our simple help article on uploading pictures.

Thanks,
R

Sorry about that! I'm still figuring out how this incredible website functions.

Thanks to all of you who have welcomed me on board. As far as the Pope is concerned, i believe he only moves around in those funny glass contraptions that look like a shower cabin on top of a golf cart...

Maranello is about 350km North of Rome, near Bologna. So it's not exactly around the corner. But there are plenty of Ferrari in Rome (a month ago a fellow turned up at a meet with his 1958 250 TdF!).

As far as Fiats are concerned, anything after the myhtical Cinquecento (1957-1975), i just look the other way... But then, i'm a classic car lover since the age of 16. It's thirty years now that modern cars just don't turn me on.

So i drive my 1951 Citroen as much as i can, but it is not a daily driver, because it is forbidden to drive in Rome during the week with cars that are not catalytic. And anyway, it's better (and more environmentally correct

) to use public transportation in Rome.

KVS · 8th March 2009, 00:05

Welcome Christoph Baker!!

Italy brings fond memories. I was in Italy this year for a short time visiting Roma and Bologna.

Your car looks stunning and it is very well maintained.

Cheers

KVS

6th March 2009, 01:40	#1 (permalink)
Christoph Baker Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 0	Hello from Rome Italy My name is Christoph Baker. I drive a 1951 Citroen 11B Traction Avant. I have been enjoying the fora on classic cars which Team-Bhp entertains for some time now and look forward to exchanging views and ideas about a common passion. How does one load on pictures? I would like to present my car. Thanks for your help. Christoph

6th March 2009, 01:45	#2 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 10,366	Hi Christoph, Welcome aboard! What is the pope driving these days ? Regarding the photos, you may load a few in this thread, but it will automatically lock in a few weeks - so i suggest posting them in an existing relevant thread or if required, a new thread, in the Vintages section. For instructions on how, please take a look here : Announcements - Team-BHP cya R PS - I was just in and around Sorrento a few months back. Great place. __________________ The memory of you will ride by our side forever. Last edited by Rehaan : 6th March 2009 at 01:46.

6th March 2009, 01:48	#3 (permalink)
Christoph Baker Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 0	photo I've figured out how to put on a picture. So here is my car:

6th March 2009, 01:51	#4 (permalink)
carfreak BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Udupi Posts: 311	So finally someone from the land of Ferrari-are you staying near Maranello? __________________ 1987 Yamaha RD350 2006 Fiat Palio 1.6 sport TEAM FIAT-YAMAHA

6th March 2009, 11:28	#8 (permalink)
DKG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Hi Christoph, welcome and would love to see more pictures of your car and some material on the technology that makes Citroens special. Citroens always were miles ahead in terms of suspension and drive tech. Looking forward to more from you Best wishes __________________ *In changing yourself, you change your life*

6th March 2009, 02:01	#5 (permalink)
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,832 View My Garage	Benvenuto, Amico! Nice car! Looks well maintained.Do you use this as your daily ride? Been over 10 years since I visited Rome,Venice & Florence. Absolutely loved Italy!! My boss (and a bunch of colleagues ) are from Italy,and I hope go back to Venice & Rome sometime soon. Enjoy your stay here..

6th March 2009, 05:16	#6 (permalink)
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,084 View My Garage	Welcome to T-Bhp, Christoph ! Is the Citroen your only(daily) ride? Tell us more about it and anything else you may have. Of course, some people here may like to know what you think about the "built-like-tank" cars that come out of Turino.

6th March 2009, 11:48	#11 (permalink)
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weekdays at DetroitOfIndia (Chennai) & Weekends at VeniceOfTheEast (Alappuzha). Posts: 2,510 View My Garage	Wow, that's a neatly maintained car. Welcome to TBHP. P.S. : Like Rehaan asked, what is the Pope driving (or actually being driven around in) these days ? __________________ Suzuki Baleno : 91bhp @ 5500rpm, 130.5Nm @ 3000 rpm, 14kmpl in city @ 100% a/c. Fun & economy needn't be mutually exclusive.

6th March 2009, 12:57	#12 (permalink)
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 5,581 View My Garage	Welcome aboard Christoph, thats a nice looking Citroen you have. We have a fair number of them in India, here is one belonging to a fellow member. Citroen Traction Avant 1946 - Dussey’s Photo Gallery - Team-BHP A car very similar to yours regularly attends the local rallies http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/415927-post72.html (EDIT : Pics and Report 15th April, 2007 - VCCI Rally - Mumbai) You must also be fond of the DS Im sure, do see this page. Citroen DS in India And being in Rome, you must be fond of Fiats too, they are very popular in India as well. Have a great time. __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

6th March 2009, 14:33	#13 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,693 View My Garage	That's a nice car you got there Christoph! Welcome to the forum! __________________ Reminds me of my safari in Africa.Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.

8th March 2009, 00:05	#15 (permalink)
KVS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 90 View My Garage	Welcome Christoph Baker!! Italy brings fond memories. I was in Italy this year for a short time visiting Roma and Bologna. Your car looks stunning and it is very well maintained. Cheers KVS

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