Description
Highlights:
– 602 cc air-cooled flat-twin engine, petrol, manual transmission
– 52200 km indicated on the odometer
– Bright lime green body with teal and white striped seats
– Black soft top with removable side windows, open cabriolet character
– Rear bench seat and spare wheel cover marked Méhari Club Cassis
The private seller offers for sale this 1980 Citroën Méhari, powered by an air-cooled 602 cc flat-twin petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Few cars say “holiday” as clearly as the Méhari. Introduced by Citroën in 1968, it was built on the humble 2CV chassis and clothed in a body of tough ABS plastic, a design that made it light, practical and wonderfully easy to live with. Over its long production run, which lasted until 1987, it served as a beach car on the French Riviera, a farm runabout, a military utility vehicle and a favourite of the fashionable set.
This 1980 example is finished in a vivid lime green that shows off the characteristic ribbed bodywork of the Méhari. The cabin is fitted with teal and white striped seats, matching the bench seat in the rear, which gives the interior a cheerful, summery look. A black soft top with side windows covers the passenger compartment, and a tarpaulin covers the rear load area. A white-painted rear bumper and Méhari mud flaps complete the picture, and the spare wheel sits in the back under a cover marked Méhari Club Cassis. The odometer shows 52200 km.
Underneath, the Méhari relies on the same simple and reliable mechanics as the 2CV: an air-cooled flat-twin engine, a manual gearbox and a long-travel suspension that soaks up poor road surfaces with ease. With such a light body, the car is nimble, easy to park and entertaining at modest speeds, and its simple construction makes it straightforward to maintain. Today, the Méhari is a sought-after classic, valued for its character, its rarity in good order and its unmistakable place in French motoring history. For anyone looking for a fun, characterful open-air classic, this example is well worth a closer look.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
