UMAP 425 – The 2CV in Gala Attire
When you compare the UMAP with the production model from which it inherited the engine and platform, you immediately realize that the two models have completely different purposes.
When you compare the UMAP with the production model from which it inherited the engine and platform, you immediately realize that the two models have completely different purposes.
More than 500 are being sold near Feurs in the Loire region of France (west of Lyon).
The Méhari found use with the police, customs, airports, racecourses, shopkeepers, craftsmen and private individuals.
Andy Haslam discusses the creation of the 2CV and gives a great overview of all the 2CV derivatives.
Why — climb on the roof for a photo op of course!
We knew that an A series Citroën would make the list, but we were pleasantly surprised to see that the folks at Top Gear have embraced the Méhari.
But it is based on a Peugeot drive-train, the body is fibreglass molded (not ABS plastic) and the front-end looks more like a Jeep.
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