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Franco-Italian Relations: Ferrari F355 - Citroen 2CV hybrid [w/VIDEO]

Worse than the Bread Van?


Team Nimik Citroen 2CV/Ferrari F355 hybrid one-off - Click above for high-res 
image gallery


This is surely one of the most original/bizarre/impressive/controversial 
hybrids we've seen in quite some time. In fact, it's likely to be so 
controversial as to single-handedly effect Franco-Italian relations. After all, 
how does one explain away the melding of one of Italy's favorite sons (F355) 
and a variant of France's iconic people's car, the 2CV fourgonnette?

In any case, while we're not sure as to the condition of the Fezza before it 
received its Tin Snail conversion, we're just going to hope that it was a 
write-off and enjoy the metalwork madness that has resulted. Far from a 
cut-n-shut operation, this conversion looks to have taken some serious 
craftsmanship and man hours, as aside from the basics (four wheels, an engine, 
headlamps, etc.), there isnt exactly a whole lot of commonality between the two 
vehicles.

Admittedly, our Italian is on the rusty side, but from what we can gather from 
the various websites linked below, this is also likely the costliest 2CV ever 
built, having apparently tallied 180,000 Euros to build (in excess of $250,000 
USD). Why a Citroen? Our Italian is a bit shaky, but judging by the car's 
website, it appears to be some sort of amusement/promotional tool for the Nimik 
Rally Team, which runs (what else?) Citroen racers.

High-res gallery below, video of the build (complete with a howling Janis 
Joplin soundtrack) available after the jump. Thanks for the tip, Daniel!


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[Sources: Nimik.it; TheAutoUnion.net | Images: SwissCarSightings]