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Old 12-05-2013, 09:34 AM   #185 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
So, what about the Citroën 2CV? Its engine was inspired by the BMW boxers
Yes! I love the simplicity of these cars! Sling seats, flip-up side windows, and very sparse interior trim. A canvas top that spanned left edge of the roof to the right edge allowed for the transport of oversized items. Suspension was very innovative, providing a huge amount of travel... and also some interesting cornering characteristics.


A lot of unique and innovative features in these cars.

I recall they called these cars "ducks" in Germany, short for "ugly ducks".

Sadly, they were never imported to the US, though I have seen a few here (probably brought over by military folks).
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