Citroën retro concepts

by 3d_admin · Published July 22, 2014 · Updated August 13, 2014

Citroën cars have always been quirky and interesting to look at, never dull. What would these iconic cars look today?

Look at these Citroën retro concepts – old is new again.

Citroën is a major French automobile manufacturer earned a reputation for innovation and revolutionary engineering, which is reflected in the company’s slogan “Creative Technologie”. Some of the most legionary Citroen models are Citroën 2CV and Citroën DS.

Citroën 2CV

Economy car manufactured for over 40 years 1948-1990. Quirky looking and iconic French car. Often described as a “car like no other”.

Citroën 2CV

French designer David Portela released some new CG images of his proposal for the redesign of the iconic Citroën 2CV. Portela took clues from the original grill, floating headlights, and fenders and merged them with a more avant-garde silhouette.

Citroën 2CV retro concept

Take a look:

http://www.davidportela.fr/3d_design_1.html

Citroën DS

Citroën DS is an automobile which was manufactured and marketed by the French company Citroën from 1955 to 1975.

DS set new standards in automobile ride quality, handling, and braking.
Was named the most beautiful car of all time.

Citroën DS

Citroën iconic car of the 20th century was Citroen DS.
A 21st century vision of the DS imagined by designer Ugo Spagnolo.
Infusing the DS’s classic old styling with the new Citroen design language.

Citroën DS concept

Take a look:

http://ugospagnolo.carbonmade.com/projects/2980139#1

Our take:

Very cool concepts, new take on old classics.
Never popular in North America, classic Citroën cars have a cult status in Europe.
It worked for Mini Cooper, VW Beatle, Fiat 500, maybe it’s time for some French retro cars.