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Citroen 2CV was produced from 1948 until 1990.
Although many Americans are not familiar with
the brand, the French company has been very popular
in Europe. The 2CV was one of the few cars from
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one 2CV most people in the United States have
seen was driven by Curt Anderson in the movie
American Graffiti - released in 1973. He can
be seen sleeping in the car at one point and
trying to fix it at another. The construction
of the car included a dual H frame chassis. It
was a front wheel drive car, which made it handle
much better than many more expensive cars of
its time. It was technically a 4 speed car at
its inception, but it was marketed as a 3 speed
with overdrive, because the company thought consumers
would think 4 speeds was too complex. The first
engine, a four stroke 375cc, produced just 9
horsepower. That's not a typo. 9. The top engine
ever made available was a 602cc making 33 bhp.
It was eventually discontinued, as customers
expected a little more performance from a car,
or even a kids bike for that matter. During the
years it was also available as a van and a 4
wheel drive called the Sahara. American Graffiti
was not the only time the car made the big screen.
It was also blown up trying to cross a bridge
during the helicopter attack on the village in
Apocalypse Now. If you are looking to buy one,
or parts for one that you already own, try looking
on eBay for the best prices. They tend to be
much lower than swap meets (where people tend
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