Filed under: Time Warp, Citroen, Rendered Speculation
Reborn Citroën 2CV is weird as original
Click above for more renderings of this Citroën 2CV concept
Wondering what the heck you are looking at above? It's a concept by French designer David Portela of what a revised and reintroduced Citroën C2V could look like. Although the original design couldn't really be described as pretty, it's the personification of Megan Fox compared to this unfortunate conglomeration of Picasso-esque designs. Portela describes his creation's shapes as being "inspired by the original car, but also by the aeronautical world. They are a blend of the 1940-1950 style and futurism." We think it's more like a combination between an old steam locomotive and a submarine, but what do we know?
Amazingly, Citroën has never contacted Portela. We can't imagine why. In any case, we'd love to see a 2CV revival to commemorate its 60th anniversary. If that does happen, hopefully the result won't look anything like the concept you see here.
Gallery: Citroen 2CV Concept
[Source: David Portela via World Car Fans]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
MemphisNET 5:04PM (8/06/2008)
Looks aside (AWFUL) - wasn't the whole point of the original C2V to be easy to build and inexpensive to make and purchase?
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HotRodzNKustoms 5:07PM (8/06/2008)
Like the looks or not it is fantastically odd!
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Ford Wannup 10:52AM (8/07/2008)
IMHO, only the front part of the greenhouse is odd. Fix that, and the rest of the car look fantastic. Love the details especially on the headlamps and the wheels.
MGBYG 5:09PM (8/06/2008)
That's a nice and shiny Art Deco beer keg on wheels!
Those French are so...French.
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CarlosMC 7:32PM (8/06/2008)
Actually, the name sounds suspiciously portuguese, but seriously, what's that, Tin Man's car?
J 8:36AM (8/08/2008)
So THAT'S what an intergalactic kegger looks like!
jjpg2000 5:10PM (8/06/2008)
Strangely enough, when I looked at the picture (before reading the title) I thought, "Damn I hope that's no the new CV2."
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Soccer Mom 5:12PM (8/06/2008)
Looks like a barrel on wheels. It will make a great milk, or even better beer delivery transport.
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Benfolio 5:16PM (8/06/2008)
Redbull called, they want thier can on the back the top or back.... back.
Sigh
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CarbonBlack 5:24PM (8/06/2008)
I had hoped for a "Viable Production car" that might be built. This has ZERO chance of production.
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Randy915 5:24PM (8/06/2008)
Looks more American hot rod than French automobile art...
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Richard 5:29PM (8/06/2008)
I - for one - hope Citroen does revive the 2CV.
And I hope it actually recalls the shape of the original...not this Sapporo can on wheels....
http://www.electramech.com/graphics/photos/beer/sapporo.jpg
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Iridium 5:34PM (8/06/2008)
It's not a design by Citroen. Just an artist concept.
As an art deco art concept the design is actually pretty good. I can actually see that car being used in a movie.
As a 2CV the desing fails miserably though.
Can I have my designs showcased on Autoblog too. I'm working on a GTO revival.
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Chaz 5:35PM (8/06/2008)
Fascinating. Everything I expect from a concept Citroen.
@Carbonblack- This is step one, step two is a boring "concept" drawing some of the cues here, and then finally, a relatively interesting (by production standards) road car.
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Iridium 5:35PM (8/06/2008)
It's not a design by Citroen. Just an artist concept.
As an art deco art concept the design is actually pretty good. I can actually see that car being used in a movie.
As a 2CV the desing fails miserably though.
Can I have my designs showcased on Autoblog too. I'm working on a GTO revival.
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wagonphile 5:36PM (8/06/2008)
Haha, what a wonderful concept. Art deco at its finest, and it is even recognizable as a 2CV. As cool as it is, it would make a horrible car in the real world. No way Citroen would put something like that into production, but if they commit to bringing back the 2CV (and they should), expect to see elements of the grille and headlights as well as the boxy rear.
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Mike Lee 5:37PM (8/06/2008)
I think it's a combination of hideous and gross. At least the 2CV was cute. This thing's a monstrosity!
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C Raoul 5:37PM (8/06/2008)
Hum... nice effort, but it's a fail in many departments. The 2CV already exists, it's been replaced by the Berlingo.
I agree this one is "a la mini", a little pleasure that is everything but economic. This one has no room, but very pretty (the original was ugly too). The barrel shape is out of touch with the original.
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mr.ed 6:17PM (8/06/2008)
August fools day, evidently. My first reaction is Messerscmitt, followed by my lunch. This is so bad in so many ways. Total waste of electrons.
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Noah 7:24PM (8/06/2008)
I don't know why, but I love the styling. No, its not an attractive unit, recognize that, but I think its hot nonetheless. I could see this as being a great electric city car, and modify it to have Steampunk look!
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