Citroen Mehari
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Citroen Mehari
The “spiaggine” (beach cars) was a theme that many European manufacturers explored during the 1950s and 1960s: the desire to breathe life back into the world after the horrors of war and the hardships of reconstruction spurred the design of special types of vehicles that inspired joy.
In France, Ronald de la Poype, noting the success of the Mini Moke, decided to ride the wave and propose his idea to the president of Citroën.
After taking a 2CV van and stripping it of all its body panels and interior trim, they analyzed the platform chassis, typical of all 2CV-derived vehicles. Ultimately, it was decided to build a body entirely of plastic, to prevent rust and save weight, thus positively impacting performance.
The public presentation took place on October 3 of the same year at the Paris Motor Show: by the end of the event, the Méhari had already received 500 orders.
The car takes its name from a renowned South Arabian breed of dromedaries from the Mahra region, which gives rise to the racing dromedary called mehari (Arabic: mahrī, “of the Mahra”). In the case of the new car, this was intended to allude to its endurance even in the most challenging conditions and its moderation in drinking.
Details
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Engine (cm3)
602
Power (cV)
n/d
Color
Beige/Wood
Seats
4
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