Citroën Méhari. 1968–86 (prod. 143,747 in total). 2-door beach-car. F/F, F/A, 602, 652 cm³ (2 cyl. OHV). You can't accuse Citroën of not getting the most from its 2CV platform. The Méhari was conceived to appeal to the rapidly expanding recreational market and was minimalist in the extreme. The corrugated bodywork was made from ABS plastic, which was both durable and rugged, and the doors and soft-top designed for easy removal. Its 2CV mechanics meant any half-competent spannerman could fix a Méhari with the most basic of tools. A four-wheel-drive twin-engined version was produced, and remains desirable, otherwise the main following is in France.

Manufacturing location: Levallois, France

Marque: Citroën

q.v. Citroën 2CV