A heritage icon, reframed for today
The beloved French workhorse returns in spirit, with a meticulous neo-retro body wrapped around a modern Citroën Berlingo. Conceived by designer David Obendorfer and validated by the Citroën Style Center, this project blends reverence with function, avoiding pastiche while embracing character. Built by Italian coachbuilder Caselani, it will be produced in just 200 examples, balancing nostalgia with rarity.
Design that honors the van that built a nation
Every surface channels the original 2CV Fourgonnette’s codes, without forcing retro where utility must prevail. You get the signature round headlights perched on the wings, a neatly separated hood, and ribbed side pressings that carry the eye to the reworked tail. The result is a coherent reinterpretation: less costume, more coachwork.
Finish quality reflects true coachbuilding, with bespoke panels and precise fitment that integrate seamlessly with the Berlingo’s architecture. Those straked flanks aren’t mere ornament; they’re sculpture with purpose, visually slimming the box while amplifying presence. At the rear, circular lamps and striated door skins provide instant recognition and satisfying symmetry.
“It feels like the past shaking hands with the present,” a line that captures the Fourgonette’s spirit without sacrificing everyday sense.
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Modern hardware under a charming suit
Because the transformation targets the entire Berlingo galaxy, it’s compatible with short or long wheelbases, passenger or van, simple or crew-cab layouts. Crucially, it accepts all current powertrains, from frugal 1.5 diesel to the silent electric, aligning style nostalgia with zero-emission access. That breadth preserves true versatility, ensuring the Fourgonette works as brand billboard by day and family hauler by weekend.
Inside, you keep Berlingo’s flexible modularity, proven ergonomics, and helpful tech, paired with a look that turns loading bays into stages. Urban couriers will love the EV’s quiet manners, while rural artisans will appreciate diesel range and torque-rich delivery. Either way, the package marries everyday practicality to a smile-inducing silhouette.
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Limited numbers, clear positioning, confident pricing
This is not a volume vehicle; it’s a curated object built for those who view mobility as message. Production is limited to just 200 units, ensuring intrinsic scarcity and long-tail desirability. Pricing reflects careful craft, with figures that place it in a premium niche.
- From €38,290 before tax for a short, gasoline-based conversion
- Most diesel specifications between €40,000 and €43,000 before tax
- Up to €52,480 before tax for the long-wheelbase electric version
With VAT applied in France, that translates roughly to €45,950 TTC at the entry, €48,000–€51,600 TTC for the diesel core, and about €62,980 TTC for the long EV flagship. Final numbers will depend on specific trims, local registrations, and optional equipment. However you spec it, you’re buying both utility and a rolling piece of brand storytelling.
Who it’s for, in one glance
- Urban brands seeking a mobile billboard with immediate retro charm
- Artisans who want practical volume with unmistakable street presence
- Collectors who prefer to drive their icons, not simply store them
- Hospitality fleets curating memorable guest experiences and photo-ready arrivals
- Municipal or campus services needing friendly design with modern accessibility
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A respectful collaboration with authenticity baked in
The direct involvement of the Citroën Style Center gives the project brand legitimacy, moving it beyond enthusiast fantasy into fully sanctioned reality. Obendorfer’s hand keeps proportions honest, avoiding cartoonish exaggeration while amplifying key motifs. Caselani’s small-batch craftsmanship ties it together with care you can both see and feel.
The Fourgonette isn’t trying to out-tech EVs or out-muscle SUVs; it’s aiming to out-charm bland metal while protecting everyday usability. Onlookers register instant warmth, but owners reap daily benefits: loading ease, tight-city maneuvering, and fuss-free maintenance. Think of it as a time capsule with Bluetooth, a super-usable tool that doubles as a conversation starter.
The rebirth of a feeling, not just a silhouette
This is nostalgia made useful, combining democratic design values with 21st-century demands. It speaks to a culture where utility can be beautiful, and heritage can be practical rather than precious. If you’ve longed for yesterday’s spirit with today’s reliability, this limited Fourgonette delivers a rare, road-ready smile.
