Citroën Ami 6

The shape of this car is definitely out of the ordinary, and it has clear advantages. Sitting in the rear means enjoying sufficient space for one's head, and the distance to the back window is spacious, too. In addition, the trunk lid also opens fine. It is typical for Citroën, choosing such an extraordinary design that does make sense only at second glance. Unfortunately, the design is not copied by others, because the everyday life use is obviously less important than the design of a car.

There is no doubt on the origin of the Ami 6. It is the same frame floor as the 2 CV; its engine is enlarged to 600 cm³ (therfore 6) in the meantime. Only this time he has a complete body. The positive handling characteristics remained, but also the engine noise including the low tractive power. Nevertheless, the French liked him more than the R4, judging by the sales numbers.

All Citroëns of those days had one thing in common: All painted outer parts are dismountable in few minutes. The fender might be removed from the car, and put for planishing into the workshop. Otherwise, the daily handling of the automobile getting used to at the beginning: the almost screeching noise when starting, the often necessary high engine speed and the other standards in the processing are especially disturbing for German buyers.

In this country, unfortunately, the for this class of vehicle unexampled comfortable suspension although with an adventurous, yet safe lateral inclination can not convince. In France, the disease, similar to that on ships, appears to be not an issue. There are also high and therefore unsporting steering thrusts and courage to accelerate. If one, however, once decided for the Ami 6 in the station wagon version (Break) this is most often the beginning of a long friendship, provided that the rust is not excessively noticeable. 06/08

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