Interesting Facts About the Citroën Méhari
The Citroën Méhari first rolled off the line in 1968 and quickly became a cult classic thanks to its unconventional design and versatile variants. Over nearly two decades it amassed impressive production numbers and even saw a special Argentine manufacturing run.
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Launch and Designer
The Méhari was introduced in 1968, debuting on the Deauville golf course. It was designed by French World War II fighter Count Roland de la Poype, giving the vehicle a distinctive heritage.
Production Run and Numbers
Produced for almost 20 years—from 1968 to 1987—the Méhari saw 144,953 units built, including a limited 4×4 version with 1,213 examples, highlighting its surprising success as an unusual vehicle.
Argentine Manufacturing Chapter
A separate production phase ran in Argentina from 1971 to 1980 under Citroën Argentina SA, where 3,997 Méhari units were assembled, adding an international dimension to the model’s history.
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