The Citroën 2CV Pop: A French icon in model car
The Citroën 2CV Pop represents one of the most colorful and iconic versions of the famous "Deudeuche." This faithfully reproduced model car captures the joyful and carefree spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, the period when Citroën launched this special version in bright, tangy colors. A true symbol of freedom and escape, this model car reproduction will appeal to French car enthusiasts.
This collectible model car is a must-have for any enthusiast of historic French cars. It demonstrates Citroën's stylistic audacity at a time when the automotive industry dared to experiment with pop colors and avant-garde designs.
Characteristics of the model car
- Model: Citroën 2CV Pop
- Brand: Citroën
- Year: 1970s
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: Various pop shades (depending on version)
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Protective case included: Yes
The original model: a symbol of automotive democratization
The Citroën 2CV Pop was launched in 1963 as a youthful, modern take on the classic 2CV. This special version stood out for its bright colors—orange, yellow, and apple green—which were a radical departure from the usual sobriety of French automobiles at the time. Citroën aimed for a young, urban, and relaxed clientele, in keeping with the spirit of the sixties.
Technically identical to the standard 2CV, the Pop retained the famous air-cooled flat-twin engine, torsion bar suspension, and that distinctive all-steel body. Its distinctive features lay primarily in its colorful upholstery and plaid fabric seats, creating a decidedly pop and offbeat atmosphere.
This version was a notable success with a generation in search of freedom and originality. It fully participated in the movement towards democratization of the automobile initiated by the 2CV since 1948, while bringing a welcome touch of fantasy.
Citroën: innovation serving everyone
By the time the 2CV Pop was launched, Citroën was already recognized as a bold and innovative manufacturer. Since the revolutionary Traction Avant of 1934, the chevron brand had earned a reputation as a technical innovator. André Citroën, and later Pierre-Jules Boulanger, had instilled this philosophy of democratizing the automobile into the brand.
The 1960s and 1970s marked Citroën's golden age with iconic models such as the [DS](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-citroen-ds), the Ami 6 and the SM. The 2CV Pop fitted perfectly into this diversification strategy, allowing Citroën to reach all market segments with vehicles with a strong personality.
This prosperous period also saw the birth of the first Citroën rally cars, foreshadowing the future competitive successes of the French brand.
The anecdote: when the 2CV became a fashion phenomenon
The history of the 2CV Pop is inseparable from the emergence of youth culture in the 1960s. Unlike the bourgeois cars of the time, the 2CV Pop fully embraced its "anti-conformist" side. The flashy colors—Kyrgyz orange, Helios yellow, Jade green—were directly inspired by American pop art and avant-garde artistic movements.
A funny anecdote tells that at the 1963 Motor Show, visitors were initially perplexed by these 2CVs with such bright colors. Some journalists of the time even spoke of a "masquerade" or "advertising gimmick." However, the young public immediately adopted these bold colors, making the 2CV Pop a real social phenomenon .
The 2CV Pop quickly became the emblem of students, artists, and young urban executives. It appeared in numerous New Wave films, notably by Godard and Truffaut, reinforcing its status as a cultural icon. This car transcended its simple function of transportation to become a true generational marker .
Remarkably, some 2CV Pops were personalized by their owners with peace and love stickers, painted flowers, or protest slogans. They thus fully participated in the spirit of May 1968 and the moral liberation movements of the time.
Complete your collection of French model cars
This Citroën 2CV Pop model car occupies a special place in the world of French car model cars . It fits perfectly alongside other iconic models such as the [Renault 4L](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-renault-4l) or the [classic Peugeots](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-marque-peugeot) from the 1960s and 1970s.
For collectors passionate about popular French cars, this 2CV Pop sits harmoniously alongside other [utility vehicles](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-utilitaires-legers) of the period, creating a complete picture of post-war French motorization. Fans of [cars from the 1970s](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-annees-1970) will find an authentic witness to this colorful decade.
This model car will also appeal to collectors of [convertibles](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-cabriolets) and open-top cars, the 2CV having always retained the relaxed charm of open-top cars on sunny days. Finally, it is an excellent entry point to discover the world of [Citroën model cars](https://www.bernardmodel cars.fr/collections/voitures-model cars-citroen), an essential brand in French automotive heritage.
