Way back in the 70's, I owned a blue 2CV; I loved it.
So when, a few years ago, I heard that Citroen were going to re-launch them, I was quite excited.
Having looked at this video it looks as if it's going to be quite a faithful reproduction. The interior looks more luxurious, but otherwise it looks very similar to my old corrugated tin box on wheels.
I once informed a neighbour that I was going to drive to England and back in my 2CV. She said "You'll never make it, you'll never make it". I did!
It's the only car I've ever regretted selling.
I'd love to see a few of those on the streets. We used to have 2 of the old ones but they seem to have disappeared.
ReplyDeleteThese and the VW beetles are classic cars, part of our European history. Recognised all over the world
If I only needed my car for urban use, I'd buy one. But travelling down through France we need something with more space for all our junk.
DeleteThis is an AI mash-up.... there is not going to be a return to the 2CV any time soon, sorry!
ReplyDeleteBut there are still many real ones in France, including our two... and Mehari Club Cassis near Marsailles is converting them to electric as fast as possible!! Demand is outstripping tyhe supply of parts.... and to get a half decent 2CV, that is worth keeping on the road, is now 9,000€!!
But you can buy an Ami {new, electric Invacar lookalike!} and get the Italian coachworks company to turn it into a micro H-Van!! Also 9000€....
But a new 2CV is not on the boards yet.... but, by the sheer number of videos like this, and the number of still pictures that are flooding 2CV websites and, more notably, otyher car pages too.... there is a huge demand for one!!
There is, however, a new all aluminium electric DS being built to order at a factory near Paris.... they cost 200,000€ each and there is a long queue! Apparently longer than the initial 3 year wait for a 1950 2CV!!
(Spoiler;; most are going to America or Japan)
We'll have to wait and see. I can't see why so many people talk about the new 2CV if it isn't going to happen. There's a garage near me who convert old 2CV's into Meharis. They have a big stock of wrecks.
DeleteCro, Pentax photographers have been "talking up" a new full-frame camera for the past four years.... Canon photographers for the last six.... it is the way people employ their minds on the social media nowadays.... an AI version of the "New Pentax Full-frame" appeared just before Christmas.... a complete mish-mash of the last three models....
DeleteA new 2CV, a new Pentax, a new Canon... all only exist in the minds of equipment/car enthusiasts and are fed by those who like the way you can describe something to an AI program et voila.... your dream machine is there as large as life.... it's smoke and mirrors, Cro... smoke and mirrors!
At least the panels are there to turn the new Ami into a micro H-van... that's not smoke and mirrors, they exist.... for the person with a very fat wallet!!
All the parts exist for rebuilding 2CVs and Meharis, from scratch.... the Meharis are the one worth doing, tho'.... 12K to 15K Euros for a Mehari.... 10/11K Euros for a really good refurbished 2CV.... and not only is there more profit in the Mehari conversions.... the Parts to do the conversion are way cheaper than a 2CV....
DeleteAI has a lot to answer for. We hardly know what's what any more.
DeleteVerify what seems to be too good to be true
DeleteAs far as I can determine there are no plans to reintroduce the 2CV.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be too sure.... You never know.
DeleteWhen I was a child, I went on several family holidays to "The Continent". In France, it was always fun to laugh at passing sardine tins (Citroen 2CVs) as we never saw such comical vehicles back in Blighty. We also saw plenty of men urinating in the street.
ReplyDeleteNothing has changed. Still plenty of 2CV's around, and men still pee wherever they feel inclined.
DeleteMakes me smile, I would buy one if it was offered for sale in the USA. Or maybe I need to move to France.
ReplyDeleteThe originals were great fun to drive. You could go anywhere in them.
DeleteIt appears you would have to hire someone to build another car of your dreams.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking a Nissan Leaf EV should be considered only because if there is a power outage you can use an inverter and power your home in an emergency. This seems appealing to me.
Two NO's there for me. Firstly I don't like the idea of an electric car, I have enough trouble as it is finding petrol on French motorway. And secondly I refuse to support the Japanese economy; my money is needed in Europe.
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