My newest auto obsession

"AMC/Renauledge" (n2skylark) 08/31/2016 at 23:17 • Filed to: None

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The Citroen Ami Super, basically a rebodied 2CV with a facelift and the bigger GS’s 1015cc flat-4, has captured me for some reason.

I’ve been on a 2CV/Dyane/Ami kick for awhile. I love the innovative durability and simplicity, teamed with Gallic quirkiness. The later Ami 8's were de-uglified, and the later Super models - with all of 55hp - were able to get out of their own way.

I kind of wonder if any of these made it to the US before Citroen closed up shop here in 1975. I bet they’re super rare, though.

What does Oppo think?

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > AMC/Renauledge 08/31/2016 at 23:23

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The Ami is awesome! It’s one of my favorite Citroens.

smobgirl > AMC/Renauledge 08/31/2016 at 23:23

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I would totally drive one. Delightfully quirky wagon, what's not to love?

Amoore100 > AMC/Renauledge 08/31/2016 at 23:27

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Oppo thinks the GS was better.

AMC/Renauledge > Amoore100 08/31/2016 at 23:35

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The GS was fantastic... and slotted nicely between the Ami and DS/ID/CX. But the Ami had this shamelessness about its quirks that I just love.

AMC/Renauledge > smobgirl 08/31/2016 at 23:35

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Wagon AND fastback sedan!

smobgirl > AMC/Renauledge 08/31/2016 at 23:39

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I’m sorry, I can’t understand anything beyond “wagon.”

Nah, they're both pretty nifty. Why are cars now so dull?

AMC/Renauledge > smobgirl 08/31/2016 at 23:40

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Because they have so many safety and economy regulations to design around now. Worth it. But it's still sad.

Amoore100 > AMC/Renauledge 08/31/2016 at 23:45

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Well, the GS wasn’t without its oddities either! There was the twin-binnacle dashboard and the (failed) birotor! Anyways I think I just love the GS since it was the common man’s CX. I’d love to have a garage with the two of them, it’s like taking the ‘scale’ tool and bumping it up a notch!

AMC/Renauledge > Amoore100 08/31/2016 at 23:49

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The GS absolutely had its share of quirks. I adore it. But while the GS was basically inspired by Pininfarina, the Ami was a bizarre all-original.

Also, an Ami coupe variant called the M35 came with a rotary, as well.

Amoore100 > AMC/Renauledge 08/31/2016 at 23:52

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That’s right!!!! I totally forgot the M35! I love that thing, I don’t think there’s ever been a more unimpressed car in the history of the world, and it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

It’s like a disgruntled tortoise. Cute, slow, and unreliable. I love it.