Highlights: – 600 cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Rare first-series version with round headlamps – Delivered without doors, as shown in the photos – Professionally restored by a specialist, with new original plastic body panels, tyres and seats – Engine overhauled, with a service just carried out The private seller offers for sale this 1969 Citroën Mehari, powered by a 600 cc two-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Few vehicles capture the spirit of carefree summer motoring as well as the Citroën Méhari, the lightweight “beach car” built on the humble 2CV platform and produced from 1968 until 1987. This example is a first-series car, recognisable by its round headlamps, and it is presented without doors, exactly as shown in the photos. According to the seller, the Méhari has been completely restored by a professional specialist and has never been repainted. The bright orange bodywork is made of the model’s characteristic moulded plastic, and the seller reports that new original plastic panels, new tyres and new seats have been fitted. The engine has been overhauled and the vehicle has recently had a service, so it is ready to be enjoyed. Introduced by Citroën in 1968, the Méhari was designed as a go-anywhere leisure and utility vehicle. Its corrugated, dent-resistant ABS body, folding windscreen and simple, washable interior made it equally at home on the beach, on the farm and in the countryside, while the lightweight construction and the air-cooled flat-twin engine from the 2CV and Ami family gave it surprising agility on rough ground. Early first-series cars such as this one are the most sought-after by collectors today, and this example would suit a private collection, a villa or a seaside resort. 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 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. 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 province of Rome, Italy. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has an Italian registration. The chassis number is AYCA 526. 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