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. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the department of Alpes-Maritimes, France. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a French registration. The chassis number is 11CA0627. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more