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These photos were taken by Nigel Wild at the 2010 Retromobile
in January 2010.
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| The 2CV
UMAP was presented at the 1957 Paris Salon and was the creation of
Camille Marin who dressed the 2CV in a "new gown" - a 2+2 coupé
made of
polyester and fibreglass. Approximately 100 vehicles were built by
Chape et Gasselin. Parts from other vehicles were used - the
speedo
came from the Traction, Renault interior fittings were used and
the
door handles came from the Alpine sports car. The car was not a
success, despite considerable interest from the public. Citroën
refused
to supply UMAP with bare chassis 2CVs which pushed the price up. |
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| Above left, above
right and below left another
camera car this time based on a Cadillac Eldorado with rear hydropneumatics
and powered brakes - with Traction
attached |
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| Above 1971 ID20 Ambulance which
was driven around the world by Manuel Boileau covering some
80,000km in
three years. |
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| Above a pair of Méharis |
Above, below left
and below right celebrating the 40th anniversary
of
the launch of the GS |
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| Above left, above right,
below left and below right not
content with launching the technologically advanced GS
in 1970
the company also introduced the high performance Maserati-powered
SM |
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© Nigel Wild 2010/Citroënët |
