Citroën and Oltcit — A Romanian Collaboration Leading to the Birth of Axel
In the mid-1970s, the Romanian government launched a new call for tenders to manufacturers in “capitalist” countries. This time, Citroën won.
In the mid-1970s, the Romanian government launched a new call for tenders to manufacturers in “capitalist” countries. This time, Citroën won.
The Oltcit was created by Citroën several years before the Visa. It was supposed to be the 5-door successor to the Ami 8 and Ami Super
This year was special as it was the first time organized by Paul Anderson who has taken over Brad Nauss Automotive.
They were never sold here, but if you would like to acquaint yourself with Citroën’s economy offerings of the 1980s and early to mid 1990’s there is a new book on the Romanian-built Citroën Oltcit and Axel models.
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