Highlights
- Extensively restored approximately five years ago, including new bodyshell, chassis, engine rebuild, and suspension, we are told
- Said to retain factory standard specification throughout
- Vendor notes only a few hundred kilometres have been covered since the restoration
The Appeal
The Citroën Méhari is one of the most characterful vehicles to emerge from France, a lightweight, open-topped utility built on the 2CV platform, with distinctive ABS plastic body panels. Produced between 1968 and 1987, the Méhari has become an increasingly sought-after classic, and well-restored examples are not easy to find.
This 1985 example underwent an extensive restoration approximately five years ago and is said to retain its factory standard specification throughout. Since the restoration, only a few hundred kilometres have been covered, with the car having been kept in storage. The vendor states it presents in very good order and drives well. This Méhari offers the chance to acquire a thoroughly restored example of an iconic French classic.
Key Information
- Mileage: 16,974 km indicated
- Country of registration: Spain
- Technical inspection status: exempt, we are told; last ITV expired in June 2025
- Technical specs: 602cc air-cooled flat-twin engine producing around 29hp paired with a four-speed manual gearbox
- Paperwork: registration and previous ITV document supplied. Vendor states 'new ITV will be issued to the new owner'
The Detail
- Cream paintwork with a red soft-top roof
- Grey 15-inch wheels
- L’esprit Collection steering wheel
- Cream vinyl interior with red stripes
- New chassis and bodyshell fitted as part of the restoration, we are told
- Vendor notes the engine was rebuilt and new suspension was installed
- Kept in storage since the restoration was completed, per the vendor
- The vendor states the car is in very good condition throughout
- The vendor states the car drives well
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