A French icon in model car
The dark green 1965 Citroën 2 CV AZAM reproduced by Norev captures the essence of this legendary car that marked the history of French industry. This model car, faithful to the original model, demonstrates Norev's expertise in reproducing iconic vehicles from our automotive heritage.
A true collector's item , this 1/43 scale reproduction is aimed at French car enthusiasts and collectors keen to preserve the memory of these cars which shaped our road landscape for decades.
Characteristics of the model car
- Model: Citroën 2 CV AZAM
- Brand: Citroën
- Year: 1965
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: Dark green
- Manufacturer: Norev
- Protective case included: Yes
The history of the 2 CV, an automotive revolution
Launched in 1948 at the Paris Motor Show, the Citroën 2CV represented a revolutionary approach to the popular automobile. Designed under the direction of Pierre-Jules Boulanger, it met precise specifications: transport four people and 50 kg of luggage at 60 km/h while consuming only 3 liters per 100 kilometers.
The 1965 AZAM version marked a significant step in the evolution of the 2CV, with its technical and aesthetic improvements that helped modernize this car without betraying its original spirit. That year, Citroën further perfected its magic formula of combining simplicity, economy, and practicality.
The commercial success was phenomenal: with more than 5 million units produced until 1990, the 2CV became one of the most popular automobiles in history, democratizing mobility for generations of French motorists.
Citroën in the 1960s: innovation and audacity
In 1965, Citroën was enjoying a prosperous period under the leadership of André Citroën and later Pierre-Jules Boulanger. The chevron brand had built a reputation as an innovator since its creation in 1919, multiplying its technical feats with the Traction Avant in the 1930s.
The 1960s marked the peak of this avant-garde philosophy. While the 2CV continued its successful career, Citroën was already preparing the revolutionary DS, presented in 1955, which would revolutionize the aesthetic and technical codes of the automobile. This duality between popular tradition and technological innovation perfectly characterized the DNA of the French brand.
The company cultivated an image of a daring manufacturer, not hesitating to take technical risks to offer original solutions to its customers, an approach that was found both on the modest 2 CV and on the high-end models.
The 2 CV, much more than a car
The Citroën 2CV quickly transcended its status as a mere means of transportation to become a true cultural phenomenon. In the 1960s, it symbolized the newfound freedom of a rapidly expanding France, allowing low-income families to finally access automotive mobility.
A tasty anecdote tells that at the 1948 Motor Show, visitors discovering the 2CV for the first time were so surprised by its atypical design that they immediately nicknamed it "the ugly one" . However, this very particular aesthetic, with its canvas hood and rounded shapes, would become iconic and cross the decades without aging.
The 2CV also made its mark on the history of French cinema. Who can forget the frantic chases in films starring Louis de Funès , where the little Citroën demonstrated its unsuspected capabilities against sports cars? These cult sequences helped forge the legend of a car capable of anything, even the impossible.
More than just a vehicle, the 2CV embodied a French art of living : resourcefulness, simplicity, and the joy of driving without breaking the bank. It accompanied paid vacations, the first vacations, and Sunday getaways, becoming a privileged witness to the evolution of French society.
Complete your collection of French model cars
This reproduction of the Citroën 2 CV AZAM 1965 naturally finds its place at the heart of a collection dedicated to emblematic French cars . It dialogues perfectly with other model car Citroën models, in particular Citroën model cars from the same period, creating a coherent whole representative of French know-how.
Collectors will appreciate combining it with contemporary French model cars , such as the Renault 4L or the Peugeot 404, to recreate the automotive landscape of the 1960s . This prosperous period of French industry deserves to be preserved through these faithful reproductions.
Whether you are passionate about automotive history, a seasoned collector or a classic car enthusiast, this 1/43 scale Norev model car will be a valuable addition to your collection. It bears witness to this era when French manufacturers competed in ingenuity to democratize the automobile, forever marking the identity of our rolling heritage.
