History of the Development of the Citroen 2CV
Who doesn’t love the Citroen 2CV? It’s the iconic French car loved the world over. The Citroen 2CV holds a romantic place in many hearts as the classic French family car that provided freedom at an affordable price and with loads of style. Today, they are collected, restored and loved across the globe.
Andre Citroen, the founder of Citroen
Citroen’s 2CV, purportedly the icon of founder Andre Citroen’s career, was designed with the aim of ‘maximum mobility at minimal cost’ (Reynolds 22). The final result left the market speechless; some in indignation and others in sheer surprise at the ingenuity.
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Emily is a contributor to A French Collection and her work has been featured on numerous other blogs. She’s an avid traveller who’s explored more than 15 countries and when not writing travel related articles, she’s likely reading a classic novel or creating original fashion garments. Emily’s also the daughter of Annette (our editor) and has spent lots of time in France.