1989 Citroen 2CV Hermes
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1989 Citroen 2CV Hermes
By Team Dailyrevs February 4, 2025
Citroën marks 75 years of the legendary 2CV, a car that defined practicality and affordability. Originally designed at the Rue du Théâtre studio in Paris and refined at the La Ferté-Vidame test center, the 2CV debuted at the 1948 Paris Motor Show. Over its production span, 5,114,969 units were manufactured, including 1,246,335 2CV vans. The final 2CV rolled off the production line in Mangualde, Portugal, on July 27, 1990, concluding a 42-year run.
Origins of the 2CV: The ‘TPV’ Project
The ‘Toute Petite Voiture’ (TPV) project began in 1936, aiming to deliver an economical, practical car for low-income buyers. By 1937, Citroën produced the first working prototype, weighing just 370 kg and featuring a single headlight, as regulations at the time only required one. Capable of carrying four passengers and 50 kg of cargo, the TPV had a top speed of 31 mph and was engineered to provide a smooth ride—even across a plowed field without breaking a basket of eggs.