This 1967 Citroën 2CV Coupe is a charming example of one of France’s most recognizable postwar automobiles, a car designed around simplicity, economy, and clever engineering rather than excess. Showing approximately 43,099 miles, this example is finished in Bleu Mésange over a Tissu Bleu cloth interior and retains the unmistakable 2CV formula with a 425cc air-cooled flat-2, 4-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive. Its full-length roll-back fabric roof, unconventional shifter, and supple interconnected suspension give it the kind of personality that has made the 2CV such an enduring favorite among European-car enthusiasts.
Now here’s something truly quirky and unconventional. In fact, it looks almost comical, driving along our roads next to full-size SUVs and lifted pickup trucks. But it’s probably the smartest choice for those nipping through urban environments, facing tight streets and small parking spaces. It’s the Citroen Ami, an electric city car that was released in 2021. It’s meant to be a convenient two-seater that can make your life easier. We haven’t seen many – scratch that — we haven’t seen any in the United States until today. Behold, a 200-mile 2024 Citroen Ami from Sunrise, Florida, that’s up for grabs right now. Many might laugh at this car, but the smartest person will be the one who buys it – and they’ll certainly have the last laugh!
There are a few ways to understand what a Citroen 2CV is all about. The simplest way to sum them up is that, just as the VW Beetle was the vehicle of the people, the Citroen 2CV is the vehicle of the people, particularly the French. The meaning behind its name is “two horses,” and it was first introduced as a solution to the large number of farmers still using horses and carts in 1930s France. This small car quickly gained a nickname called "an umbrella on wheels”. It was naturally more cost-effective and easier to maintain than the means of personal transportation at the time. The 1967 model year Citroen 2CV that we are discussing here has reportedly covered 55000 miles so far and is available for sale in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
