Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: — Made for:
Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase
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◊ 2007-02-10 03:03 |
New type of grill makes it a 1967. Interesting headlights; US spec? -- Last edit: 2007-02-10 03:08:39 |
◊ 2008-01-25 20:34 |
Une deudeuche "bien de chez nous". Derrière la plaque américaine on aperçoit l'immatriculation française (75 = Paris) A l'arrièe le "F", obligatoire à l'époque pour passer les frontières. (Je me suis fait refouler à la frontière belge because je n'avais pas le "F" à l'arrière de ma moto. C'était en 1972) |
◊ 2008-09-09 00:00 |
So, this 2cv was originally sold in France and afterwards taken to the US ? I've always wondered what the hell was doing a 2cv in America in the age of the big block V8's ... |
◊ 2009-03-22 02:47 |
i'm pretty sure this is pre 1967. the movie was supposed to be set in 1962 so i would think they would have found one from before that |
◊ 2009-03-22 12:07 |
No way a 1962 model: those had suicide doors, smaller bumpers, a different grille with the double chevron in it, no third side window (except some models built in Belgium, but those windows had a different shape), smaller indicators... But in the eyes of most people one 2CV resembles another and 'nobody will see the difference'. |
◊ 2009-06-13 00:11 |
While all the other teenagers in this film get to cruise around in classic American muscle cars, poor old Curt Henderson (Richard Dreyfuss) is stuck with this French peasant's car, it even breaks down on him! -- Last edit: 2009-06-15 00:51:36 |
◊ 2009-06-13 15:52 |
Actually, I'd kill for one of these. The American muscle cars just don't do a thing for me. -- Last edit: 2009-06-15 00:51:46 (G-MANN) |
◊ 2009-06-14 00:29 |
this car is a total anachronism for this movie wth are doing a tiny winy low powered french car in a gas-guzzlers cars land? also for the model, 1967+ in a 1962 situation besides, that car is wasnt sold in USA even in 1962 |
◊ 2009-06-14 01:03 |
So when was the 2CV officially sold in the US? I know Billy Joel had one, and crashed it a couple of years ago... But it's not referred to at all in the movie, you're expected to laugh at the mere sight of it. |
◊ 2009-12-04 12:54 |
The 2CV was sold, without success in the USA betweem about 1956 and the early sixties, when it was superseded there by the Ami 6, another flop. Only DSs were quite well sold Citroens in the USA. |
◊ 2010-01-07 01:47 |
...if three thousands by year can be "good sale". |
◊ 2010-10-05 09:26 |
And they did sell some SM's as well -- Last edit: 2010-10-05 09:27:24 |
◊ 2012-02-07 20:17 |
Looks like this is the only car from beyond this film's time period (1962). I always felt sorry for Curt having to drive this when everyone else in the film gets these great big American cars. -- Last edit: 2012-02-07 20:17:35 |
◊ 2012-09-05 23:28 |
Is there a point to be made that the only guys who leave town (Curt and Terry who joins the army in '64) drive foriegn vehicles? Terry had a Vespa. They obviously wanted free- thinking Curt to not be a cruiser and to drive a vehicle that reflects his lack of interest in flash cars and chrome. An MG or Triumph sportscar would have been too upper class. Maybe a Fiat 500 would have been better? |
◊ 2012-10-04 00:28 |
I think they made Toad have a Vespa scooter instead of his own car because he was a bit of a geek. Maybe they gave Curt such a crappy car (sorry to 2CV fans) so that there's more of a reason why he spends the night riding around with other people. -- Last edit: 2012-10-04 00:36:24 |
◊ 2013-03-04 16:08 |
Filmakers artistic choice. Curt is an outsider, car is outside the norm. Horrible cheap dangerous loud smelly and slow, but beyond the norm, that's for sure. |
Andre Malraux ◊ 2013-03-04 16:31 |
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◊ 2013-03-04 17:14 |
Maybe if you're a farming peasant and it's that or a donkey. But in the golden age of the American automobile it would have been a joke. -- Last edit: 2013-03-04 17:24:43 |
Andre Malraux ◊ 2013-03-04 17:23 |
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◊ 2013-03-04 17:24 |
Not then it wasn't! I mean you wonder what 1960s American in the right mind would have it, unless they were a hippy or something. I'm guessing you must have had to go out of your way to buy a 2CV in 60s America given how far from the norm it was, and it couldn't have much of a cool factor (whereas the Beetle did quite well in America) It must have been a bit like buying a Smart, I reckon people buy them out of choice rather than really not buying able to afford a normal car. -- Last edit: 2013-03-04 17:26:23 |
◊ 2013-03-04 17:28 |
Smart is not especially cheap. Those who buy that one want an especially small city car. If you want a cheap car there are cheaper and bigger choices than a Smart. |
◊ 2013-03-04 17:29 |
Sounds like a potential forum vote - Citroen 2CV versus an example of "the golden age of the American automobile" - what d'you want to nominate - a Cadillac or Lincoln something-big-and-dripping-chrome-and-fins? I'm voting 2CV for being such an effective fit-for-purpose design and for being so much fun. |
◊ 2013-03-04 17:30 |
Exactly, antp. I couldn't see myself getting one. -- Last edit: 2013-03-04 17:30:16 |
Andre Malraux ◊ 2013-03-04 17:31 |
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◊ 2013-03-04 17:36 |
A 2CV would be better than a ginormous American car for driving French villages and country roads. But in the time and place this film is set in, I think you'd look like an oddball in the 2CV. If we forget about time and place, I appreciate the 2CV's place in car history but I'd still much rather have the big, beautiful classic American motor. -- Last edit: 2013-03-04 17:40:10 |
Andre Malraux ◊ 2013-03-04 17:39 |
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◊ 2013-03-04 17:40 |
But which do you really prefer? |
◊ 2013-03-04 17:44 |
If I had to often park in city streets I'd like to have a Smart or Toyota iQ. Or at least something else not too big. But these two are really nice for the city. |
◊ 2013-03-04 17:46 |
So, what's it really like to drive? |
Andre Malraux ◊ 2013-03-04 17:46 |
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◊ 2013-03-04 17:51 |
Yes, I'm sure you're right. When I said "crappy" in my original comment, I really meant it's crappy (flimsy, tiny, basic) compared to 60s American cars. I didn't mean it's a completely worthless car (although I know that might not have been absolutely clear ) -- Last edit: 2013-03-04 17:54:15 |
Andre Malraux ◊ 2013-03-04 18:26 |
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◊ 2013-03-04 18:39 |
I once had a knackered late round light Charleston for 3 weeks zipping round Scottish highlands and islands - absolutely brilliant. Teaches you a new way of driving to anticipate hills/overtaking/keeping momentum, but an enjoyable lesson. Also superb for hill/farm tracks - would trickle along at 5 mph up anything due to torque, but usually at an angle as not wide enough for tractor ruts so one side in the tyre track and the other along the central ridge. |
◊ 2013-03-04 21:10 |
Sounds good |
◊ 2014-05-17 09:13 |
Likewise!! American Muscle Cars are DEFINITELY NOT my box of cigars either!!! They're WAY too uncomfortable, loud, gasoline-thirsty and can leave you COMPLETELY FATIGUED after a long road trip!!! I think the 2CVs are pretty cool also, I'm especially partial to the air-cooled VW Beetles like Herbie, I grew up riding in those, Both regular sedan and convertible and just enjoying the soothing sound of the air-cooled flat 4 engines!!! |
◊ 2015-09-10 03:40 |
A VW type 1 is a joy to drive, a 2CV doesn't compare to it at all. |
◊ 2016-04-03 21:28 |
And vice-versa. |
◊ 2022-12-14 13:42 |
I don't like the VW and the 2CV. I actually prefer what my nickname suggests... |