Basic transportation design has always intrigued me. The United States started the revolution with the Model T. The British got it so right with the small and mighty Mini. The Germans built the influential VW Type 1 Beetle. All simple, innovative and inexpensive iconic cars to serve the masses that positivley changed the automotive landscape forever. But today I’m not focusing on any of these automotive wonders, at the moment we’re going to chat about an French icon that’s equally important.
The French were responsible for the revolutionary Citroën 2CV. It was designed for low cost, simplicity of use, versatility, reliability, and off-road driving. Production started in 1948 and ended in 1990 after 3,872,583 2CV sedans were produced. It’s exceptionally unique and ,because you rarely see them in the United States, I’m truly intrigued when I see one.
The 2cv is unquestionably quirky, just like this Citroën produced video in 1967. I have no idea what is going on in this advertisement- it’s strangely peculiar, imaginative and fun. And like the car, I find myself liking it without a reasonable explanation. I’m okay with it.
Check it out.
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