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Named after a swift dromedary camel, Citroën’s Méhari was an elemental and lightweight recreational and utility vehicle, based on the chassis and mechanicals of the 2CV and quite similar in concept to BMC’s Mini-derived Moke. The Méhari was designed by French WWII flying ace Count Roland de la Poype, head of the French company SEAB (Société d'Et..

The Citroën DS is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious, influential, and distinctive automobiles ever produced. Introduced for 1956, nearly 1.5 million examples were built through 1973, comprising the DS19, DS21, and DS23. Universally praised by auto magazine road testers and owners, the DS earned consistent accolades throughout production for ..

Now enjoying its fourth generation in production, Citroën’s C3 “supermini” car replaced the Saxo and entered production in April 2002. Initially a practical five-door hatchback, the design was also marketed as the premium level DS3. The innovative Pluriel debuted in July 2003, adding a unique, multi-configuration convertible to the C3 model line..

Launched in 1961 as “the world’s most comfortable medium class car,” the Citroën Ami 6 was styled by longtime Citroën engineer Flaminio Bertoni, who played leading roles in the design of such legends as the Traction Avant, 2CV, and DS. Featuring ultra-modern styling, the Ami 6 was offered in two main body styles – a berline or notchback sedan an..

While initially introduced as a simplistic and utilitarian automobile, Citroën’s 2CV went on to outlive several of its intended successors and became fashionable among younger, especially under-35, buyers by the 1980s. Featuring Art Deco-inspired two-tone paint schemes, the 2CV Charleston was introduced in October 1980 and added to the Citroën m..

Having earned a near-mythical reputation for its ruggedness and ability to go virtually anywhere, these capabilities of the Citroën 2CV inspired the Sahara, a low-production, dual-engine 4x4 variant. Introduced for the 1958 model year, the Sahara was fitted with one 425 cc flat-twin engine placed up front driving the front wheels and another 425..

Always innovating and developing practical vehicles to suit the diverse needs of Europeans, Citroën developed and produced the first front-drive lightweight utility van prior to the outbreak of WWII in Europe. While only an estimated 2,000 examples were built, the TU-B inspired its postwar successor, the Type H, which debuted at the 1947 Paris M..

In addition to its groundbreaking design and engineering, based on that of the DS19, Citroën’s strong-selling ID19, and its variants, proved exceptionally adaptable and versatile. Introduced in 1958, the ID-based wagons saw production of nearly 94,000 examples, yet they are extremely rare in the US today. Simply known as the “Wagon” in North Ame..

Undoubtedly one of the most ambitious, influential, and distinctive postwar automobiles ever produced, the Citroën DS was styled by Flamino Bertoni, who also penned the groundbreaking prewar Citroën Traction Avant. The DS showcased a host of advanced features including front-wheel drive, self-leveling hydropneumatic independent suspension, high-..

Following Citroën’s remarkable postwar successes with the 2CV, DS/ID 19 and 21, Ami 6, and Ami 8, company management decided to explore the possibilities afforded by the revolutionary Wankel rotary engine during the late 1960s. Based upon a heavily modified Ami 8 platform with distinctive hand-built bodywork by Heuliez, the M35 was powered by a ..