Citroen Ami 8 - 50 year celebration!

[@Vincent-bs5mf]

You remind me of an old mate of mine,who had a Accadiane. We used to pile 10 guy's in the thing and of we went to go see bands! Way back in the nineties.

[@Turnbull50]

A friend of mine had a 2CV and he once changed the clutch in his lunch hour. Oh I remember the 70's with the Warburg Knight and the Moscovitch.

[@koont666]

I never forget a couple on holiday with my parents when I was small in the 70s had one and I loved it cos it looked like a bumper car from the front , beautiful looking cars

[@vikingraiders4138]

Citröen XM is one of my dream cars

[@chrisbateman7859]

Great to see so many Amis, can’t remember the last time I saw one. Had a saloon one as my first car back in the early 90s. Not the best example tbh but fun. Wish I still had it.

[@grayfool]

You just reminded me of the Ami Super estate I once owned for a few months. Very rusty and huge fun. I fondly recall flying into roundabouts to see how much understeer it would take before running out of steering lock. I was usually bought back in line by the screaming passengers. Another one that I should have kept. Hindsight shines it's bright light again. Oh well.. . .

[@stephenhall3515]

Another "gray" ? here (I prefer "silver") recalling similar fun with a white Ami Super Estate on the cusp of the '80s and it could really speed and thrill -- because these cars needed proper driving. We cured understeer when replacing the front bearings and rolling could be reduced by changing rubber limiters -- but not so much as to spoil the fun. It was a great car in the wind and rain on exposed E.Anglian roads when other cars had difficulty despite having narrow wheels but as these had ingenious 'tilt' there was far better grip than the boring GS and was much quieter too with the push-pull gearbox straight into the 1000+cc engine. Apart from a bit of rust its only fault was the blast from the air ducts. Particles and pollen could be kept out by using old tights!

[@andicog]

Great video, great range there. Seeing the Charlseton I was reminded of a comment I heard some years back after visiting a scrapyard, they had a written off 2cv Charlseton in, the yard owner commenting that it would never dance again !

[@gosportjamie]

I notice that one of the imported Amis has been given the registration ODD... Someone at the DVLA may have been having fun there...

[@joshuuaaaa440]

I saw a Ami this weekend just gone a red one heading from Evesham to Stratford on the A46 poor thing was trying to get a big run up a huge hill haha

[@ginggur17]

Always loved the rear of the Senators.

[@zola561]

Great French styling and a lovely car to drive

[@MGBetts1]

Now this is what I _really_ come here for! Lovely Ami 6s, 8s and Supers :-D If I could give this 10,000 likes I would! The Dyane was launched _not_ to replace the 2CV, but to compete with the Renault R4 (which was produced for more than 30 years, during which Renault manufactured more than 8 million units!)

[@barryshackson4005]

Lovely selection of citroens there, also noticed the yellow ami with the Devon registration DV. 🙂🙂

[@ralphups7782]

Ely looked very happy, at that family meeting.😃

[@1066gaz]

The last time i was in a citroen was in a citroen cx in about 1978 when i was 8. i was with my brothers riding in a mini van and we hit a sheep in snake pass derbyshire and it damaged the radiator and left us stranded and it was getting very dark. Along came the citroen cx and saved us all. I could not believe the ride it was like riding on a magic carpet and was very comfortable. The car seemed massive to us all. With their kids and us there were 7 in all in the car and took us back to our brand new bungalow in bramley in south yorkshire where we lived at the time. My bro who is 5 years older and remembers more said he was a doctor and owned a rolls royce as well and wonder if they are still around. They were a very nice family indeed. The kids were about same age as me and wonder where there are now and if they remember that event back in around 1978. My eldest bro who was driving the mini van was 20 at the time and might remember more i will have to ask him. Good video ian.

[@torresalex]

Excellent! I always thought my dad had an olive-green Ami 8, but I found out from this video it was an Ami 6!

[@rollingtroll]

It's funny how back in those days they made cheap, small cars look classy. These days they just make them look cheap. That blueish greenish shade on the Ami is gorgeous. Oh I like getting close to Elly. She's pretty in my book. Black works on a 2cv. I love the Visa and the perfectly patina'd break. A Visa would suit you, Ian. One to buy before they go up too far. BX Break. Much love. And Dyanes are my favourite "2cv". I never drove one though, so I may change my mind then. 28 seconds. Quick. Blazing. I wonder if the DS projects a French-Duck-Shaped-Shadow on a right hand turn.

[@camilledumange4609]

El diseño del Dyane es una obra maestra

[@Le_Rennais]

i think i'll make the trip from RENNES to that village in NORMANDIE just to meet you HUBNUT lol

[@steve1962]

The Citroen DS........what a fantastic car - so far ahead of it's time.

[@deaconswayne1894]

Only Ian could stand before the legendary Vulcan only to get completely distracted by an Opel Senator 😂 as a pilot myself, the tour of the hangar was a nice bonus. Cheers Ian!

[@neilthomas9244]

Rust, bumps and gaffer tape..what a collection!

[@Cavalier_Steve]

Ohhh love the Senitor great video Ian.

[@jameswarden9136]

I want that bx! So beautiful.

[@morrismckinnon6047]

I love the Ami, they remind me of the old tin toy cars I had as a child with a wind up key in the back!

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I knew 2 Ami 6 owners and had a lift from Manchester to Harrow in one once. Three big blokes plus luggage fitted easily but struggled with motorway speeds. Had to refresh alternator brushes on the same car - good access meant it took about 15 mins.

[@piperdoug428]

That's it! you've teased me enough, i'm gonna start shipping all the parts and build myself a 2cv clone.

[@rachelbrown1978]

Enjoyable video as always. It's nice to hear someone with a lot of knowledge of cars. Thanks. I haven't seen an Ami in absolutely yonks....xx

[@MrButtonpresser]

Nice, and some planes as well. Must show Dad, he was a cold war jet pilot.

[@cappaculla]

Awesome lunch break viewing, and got my hoodie today complete with George doodle on the package .. Thanks Ian. 😊

[@antonioliguori9906]

AMI, ricordi di infanzia, che nostalgia, ma si sa il tempo non torna più !

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Ian,what a awesome gathering of Citroens,the RAF museum looks cool with all the vehicles there.

[@robertbarker5981]

That Senator looks like a BRIXMIS car. The lights on the front make it look like different cars in the dark

[@RustyPetterson]

The number plate says "British Military Mission", so it looks like you are right! Very interesting: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRIXMIS

[@niklaswejedal463]

Exactly what I needed at the end of the day; a healthy dose of old Citroëns. Yummy! Looking forward to all future Citroën-content!

[@yuptimaman9627]

Im 21 been watching this channel for years right back to the oldchool reviews 5+ years ago any other youngers out there?

[@HubNut]

I'm sure there are, having met a few school age children at shows. I've had to make sure my language is clean having learnt that!

[@stevenward6453]

Can't stop drooling over those beautiful car's need to get me a classic cushty great vids mr hubnunt

[@leerobinson8709]

I haven't been for years. As a kid i remember the stories about the Lincoln bomber Ghost and i believe you could walk on it not sure about now, but i was scared to death to go on it when i heard that story.

[@terry9325]

Loved my white Ami estate exchanged a Hillman imp for it from a dealer in Blackpool ,than traded it in for a Renault 4 a few years later .

[@EmilePoelman]

You have taste, sir!

[@Bevoin1970]

Im loving all the cars here but especially the DS20 Decapotable. Looks very stylish and swish with the roof down. Love it! :-)

[@TheThecyclist]

someone in cupar fife has a 2cv with the lettering goatmobile on back and yes it transports goats about!

[@twocvbloke]

I've not seen an Ami in person for years, they're definitely a rare sight these days... :)

[@klwthe3rd]

Ever since subscribing to this channel, i have found that my favorite Citroen has been the Ami! Not sure what the differences are between the Ami 8 and Ami 6 but i do know that i love the styling. The 2CV's and Dyanne's are nice but the Ami has a look about it that just says 1960's 1970's French car. I love them. And to see them all lined up in one row at this event was just thrilling. I have to admit the DS convertible was an eye turner and absolute gorgeous too. I'm excited to hear that Hubnut will be featuring more Citroen cars on this channel. I love Jaguars but Citroens/Peugeots are really my favorite of the lot. Great video content.

[@chucku00]

The main style difference between the Ami 6 and the Ami 8 sedan is the Ami 6 has a Z-shape rear (more accentuated than a Ford Anglia). And the Ami 8 had bigger engines.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@chucku00 Thank you for replying. I appreciate it very much.

[@camilledumange4609]

Pues espera a conocer el Citroën Sm

[@waynetetley584]

Love the ami. Was a best seller when new. Amazing family car

[@Mercmad]

Opel Senator became the Holden VH commodore after they widened the body 4".

[@BlueXonar]

That green DS saloon is lovely.

[@tlangdon12]

My first car was a white Ami 8 Saloon, K Reg, bought for £300. I used to get five mates inside, two next to me in the front, and three in the back. The low gearing meant that even the 602cc engine was able to keep up with traffic in down driving. Wish I could afford one now!

[@PurityVendetta]

I can't help but notice how much more friendly the car people are in comparison with many of the classic motorcycle crowd. I'm sure there are a few grumps as there are a few nice motorbike folks. Anyway, most appealing.

[@stephenlewis7228]

Great video as always, absolutely loved the yellow and white of the 2CV. Gorgeous car.

[@tonycox5625]

Nice vid Ian, watched while eating breakfast,Hubnut heaven.😁

[@CarlJones14]

I realise you used to write for Classic Jaguar but we'd have no chance of winning with a Jag engine.😂 When I was a kid stationed in Germany during mid 60s my mum & dad picked up two desperate RAF pilots who were running late. We had VW Beetle so it was very tight, four adults, 2 kids & a toddler. As a reward I was allowed to go inside a Vulcan...they were top secret. To get to the pilots seat there were foot plates set in the instrumentation panel. We had pictures taken from the plane as we stood on the runway. I was about 7, long time ago. Favourite plane was the Lightning, flying over the crowds at RAF show in Germany. Less than 100ft as fast as it could at that altitude. Everyone hit the grass.😱

[@deancary6676]

Ah! This Citroen addict has been hanging out for some Citroporn for a while. Wonderful to see the line up. Looking forward to June and spending damp winter evenings watching Hubnut....

[@darrensmith6999]

Amazing collection of Citroen's used to own a Xsara liked it a lot till the rear wheels started to toe in eventually causing them to catch the wheel arches suspension bearings worn out! Think the Scorpion was made from aluminium. Love the Vulcan saw one fly at a display at RAF St Athen in Wales in 1992 actually feels like your chest will explode as it climbs. Great Video Thank You.

[@chucku00]

The rear axle weakness was also a common disease with the 306 and ZX. PSA reinforced it on the 406 and Xantia, but not on the Xsara.

[@edgarbeat275]

I once contacted the Chapron family and they are extremely protective of the photos and detailed construction methods. I was only after a photo so that I could do my Chapron glass panel.

[@GPOTOM]

I'm told that if an Ami is pushed into deep water, it won't sink (not quickly at any rate). From an anecdote I recently heard about disposing of scrap cars in flooded quarries in the 70s.

[@HowardLeVert]

"More Citroen content".... fine by me. I'm going to the Citroen Conservatoire in Paris this summer :) The RAF Museum reminded me of last year's Paris visit, to Le Bourget. I remember those Décapotable conversions well - all part of the 'Yuppie Boom' of the 80s when such things shot up in price and the real thing rapidly became unaffordable.

[@mikehawes4935]

really enjoyed this, strange little cars I do remember the estates. For info the Cosford Aerospace museum is free entry and a grand day out. Check for pandemic limited entry

[@andrewgardner9615]

An oldie but a goodie .

[@darrenwilson8042]

I always preferred my Dyane to the 2CV I had - shame I missed out on the Ami.

[@Sailfire1]

I remember going on holiday to France when I was a kid. Ami's, old corrugated-bodied Citroen vans all over the place. They were so different from the cars back home. The French cars had such quirky body styling back then. I used to think "Ami" was like the girl's name "Amy" - oh well, I was only 6 or 7 years old.

[@HubNut]

It should be A-mee, but I get it a bit wrong with Am-ee.

[@robsterbob580]

Lovely old Citroens. Back in 1988, I had a job working in a scrap yard. Rubbish job, but interesting cars. Back in the days when they were stacked on top of one another. No health and safety back then! In the yard was a CX, a 2cv, (both very rusty) and also an Ami in quite good condition. I loved that you could just unclip the bench seat and take it out to sit on wherever you went. Very cool feature! I fell in love with a really nice Peugeot 504 estate that arrived there one day. Wanted to save it, but sadly, they plonked another car on top of it and that was that. 😞

[@agingwheels]

Maybe I'll get a nicely painted Trabant one day, but then I won't be to lean things against it or rub it against walls like I do with my current Trabi.

[@HubNut]

There's nothing wrong with shabby chic.

[@philpaxton2078]

Visa Super E will have an 1124cc engine with 4 speed I think.

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Loved the Ami 6 hope the owners leave as is. 👍 Thanks for the quick tour of the hanger an Airfix makers dream Lol. Glad you didn't call the Scorpion a Tank 😁

[@klwthe3rd]

Just ask Mum or Q to import you one from the mother country!! Lol

[@gazmini81]

Everytime i see one of these citroens i always think of james may lol

[@redsorgum]

My brain is melting, so much eye candy.........must resist.............melting We had something similar to the Volvo in the U.S. army, it was caled a Gamma Goat.

[@springy-2112]

Will you stop showing cars like the DS convertible you are putting me off my 84 escort cabriolet 👍🏻☮❤

[@Mark1405Leeds]

Loved my bright yellow Ami 8 estate [RJT 103K].Sadley pretty far gone by 1985 when I traded it in for an Austin Maxi!

[@adeh503]

How nice was that second one in the line up, loved the colour aswel 🏁🏁🏁

[@micheltebraake7915]

A 2CV converted to Burton is on my car list, now the money to buy it.

[@leotoczyski7930]

Good video. I had a BX hatch back 19rd 20 odd years ago. Very smooth and comfortable car. Go anywhere on a tenner. My dad had a visa 1.1 on a A plate. Can't honestly say I was a fan but it ran ok from what I remember. 👍

[@gosportjamie]

That Ferguson Formula (FF, like the Jensen) Opel Senator was certainly an interesting car. Back in the '90s I briefly owned an Opel Commodore GS/E saloon which, officially, had belonged to the British Army of the Rhine, but judging by the original vehicle history notebooks that came with it and the specification of the vehicle, it was most likely used by the intelligence services. It certainly had some interesting adaptions... Sadly I had to pass it on as it was left-hand drive and I couldn't find anyone who would insure me on it, which was a shame, it went like an absolute train so it was definitely rather tuned, probably by Irmscher, even though it looked stock under the bonnet...

[@MM-ci2cv]

it was the 101st birthday of the RAF yesterday aswell....

[@321bytor]

What splendid vehicles!

[@paulhickie9148]

Loved the bmp-1.

[@darrenwilson8042]

Action Man had a Scorpion !!

[@jpsabbey]

It's funny I've come across your channel and featuring citroens. I've just recently been looking at buying one because i love the look of them and in particular the soft ride quality. A friends father had a ds and it was fantastic in many ways. Not too many around in Australia unfortunately.

[@HubNut]

There's a passionate following for Citroens in Australia though, as this website proves. www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/index.php

[@timelwell7002]

This is nostalgic pour moi - I used to own an Ami 8 Estate (R/H drive). On the way back from tuning Joan Armatrading's piano for a recording session, sadly I had a collision at Hindhead, and the insurers saw fit to write off my poor little Ami. Boo hoo! Not that JA was in any way responsible for my unfortunate accident - I thought I'd better make that clear. (She was just responsible for writing loads of great songs, but not for causing any crashes, at least not so far as I know ...). I loved the soft suspension and the body roll (I'm talking about the AMI here, NOT about JA... some people have such dirty minds...). I loved the dash-mounted gear-lever. I loved the comfy seats. I loved the sound of the two-cylinder air-cooled engine, and the clicking sound of the indicators. I loved the self-centreing steering and the one-spoke steering wheel. I loved the speedometer. I loved that the ignition key went in to a near-vertical mounting on the steering column. I loved the handbrake which pulled out from the dashboard. I loved its' sheer quirkiness, and yet, strangely, it was somehow functional and practical. I'm getting odd desires to go and live in France and listen to Charles Trenet, Serge Gainsbourg and Plastic Bertrand. I seem to remember that the Ami was somewhat slow and didn't have a powerful heater - but then, nostalgia isn't what it used to be... Strangely, the Ami was known as the Dynam in Spain - rather then the Amigo - answers on a postcard if anyone knows why that might be? If I won the lottery I could be tempted by an Ami Super Estate - or a Steinway (Model B) perhaps - hmmm - maybe both? Definitely both :-)

[@vaz21212]

Very interesting indeed I spent a day at Cosford a few years ago and I really should revisit ... I too was extremely taken with the 4x4 Senator A ...being a Senator B owner and from memory spent a good bit of time nosing about it wishing I could have a version or a demobbed one"..........

[@borderlands6606]

The Ami 8 is lovely, but the 6 is completely uncompromising. In a good way.

[@rogerhudson9732]

I liked the BRIXMIS senator, based in Potsdam but driving around the DDR takinf photos. That Warsaw Pact BMP personnel carrier had rear doors that doubled as very dangerous fuel tanks.

[@davidmg1925]

horlix apart, one of my college lecturers had a Peugeot for his wife's car and 2cv to get him up to college. He said they were almost indestructible.

[@n--r--s--7___9___6--bs]

Cavolo ,a me le Citroën e le auto d'epoca in generale mi piacciono molto, anche quando ero bimbo,🐨

[@recommendedforyou6235]

Great stuff, Ian. Must visit Cosford again!

[@rydermike33]

Good gathering of lovely cars. Have visited Cosford and it is well worth a look around. Must say Elli is sounding really good, the 0 - 60 was most impressive.

[@nickclark6001]

0-60 = 29 seconds hmm...

[@peakfreans68]

Hi Ian, I'm in Coventry, so if you have time, you are more than welcome to meet my Citroen Ami 6 Berline. We met last year at the National Microcar rally, by the way, and you drove my Messerschmitt. Cheers -Adam

[@HubNut]

Hi Adam. Thanks. That would be a pleasure. What year is your Ami? May be easier to email [e-mail]

[@TheFilwud]

I did a lot of L plate driving in my parent's white Ami 8 estate, interesting things to drive but very smooth suspension and excellent seats. I wasn't really a fan of the novelty gear stick, or the free Mother attachment telling me to stay below 50 mph!

[@Ryan.C97998]

Missing one of the most important Citroen Ami 8! The “James May Rally Edition” Citroen Ami 8!

[@brianknowles1727]

My mother had Dyane many years ago fascinating drive slupcious velour seats ship of the road.

[@Ferr1963]

04:42 That AMI 6 deserves to belong to Lieutenant Columbo

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I think the Super E Visa used the GS engine. Tried to buy a new one as a personal import back in the day but the supplying dealer changed his mind so I bought an Alfasud I think it was instead.

[@gravydavy4188]

Rhian Taylor I had a super X that I bought for 20 quid,put it through an MOT and ran it until the clutch destroyed itself. it was so nippy. I was driving it one day with a rep up my arse in his eurobox and we went down a slip road to get on a dual carriageway, he arrogantly went straight into the outside lane and I hooked my foot under the clutch pedal to stop it slipping , floored it and half a mile later when the road went back to single carriageway he was still trying to get past. 😀😎

[@HubNut]

Visa never used the GS engine. The Visa could be specified with a 652cc enlarged 2CV engine, or Peugeot 'suitcase' engines.

[@gravydavy4188]

HubNut what is the suitcase engine?

[@gravydavy4188]

HubNut what is the suitcase engine?

[@HubNut]

It's Peugeot's second attempt at front wheel drive. Used in the Peugeot 104/Talbot Samba/Citroen LNA, Visa, early 205 and, oddly, the Renault 14. It was canted back at a 72 degree angle, with the gearbox underneath. Apparently looked a bit like two halves of a suitcase when not in situ.

[@CherylCold]

First car I ever crashed, at the age of 4. I let off my mum's hand brake outside the school when she went to fetch my brother. It slowly rolled into a rusty Vauxhall Victor. The owner of the Victor claimed his car was written off. My dad settled the dispute buying him a new number plate.

[@Grant0610]

What a fine line up! A GS and a CX would have completed things off nicely.

[@HubNut]

Should be plenty of those at the big Citroen bash.

[@hgsert2733]

I imagine 200 year celebration !

[@sooty655]

If you like Vulcans, bring TWC or Elly along to Wellesbourne near Stratford upon Avon to visit XM655, the most powerful, most complete, most accessible and most attractive Avro Vulcan in the world. You can also enjoy a cockpit visit and get pics of the car of your choice with the aircraft.

[@alangale5666]

Superb!

[@ragnarragnarson5184]

Great video Ian, sorry i didn't get chance to catch up with you properly, see you at the centenary no doubt

[@bobmirdiff2043]

Bostin! - As usual! You have 2CVs, Dyanes, Amis (All Varieties), a Visa, and even a Faux 'Drop Coq-Tete' DS, but whatever happened to the wonderful GS? - Did they all rust away? I used to love those cars. Back in 1976, I used to drive from West Bromwich to Stoke-on-Trent every week, using my Boss's GS. It was very different to my (very many) Student Bedford HA Vans!

[@HubNut]

I imagine there will be plenty of GSs at the bigger Citroen meets this year.

[@sirmugman]

very nice, good to see so meny odd ball cars there al the same ish but still nice,

[@Munkenba]

0-60 time was 29.5 seconds according to my stopwatch. Much faster than the 40+ that it usually takes me in a stock 602!

[@HubNut]

Most claim 33 seconds, so it's some improvement. Might have been quicker with the roof on perhaps!

[@Munkenba]

@@HubNut Nah, roof off, doors off, boot off, seats out, should halve the weight, try then.

[@HooverLux]

Love it!

[@BarryAllenMagic]

A car park full of beautiful-looking goodness......so very different and unique, compared to the utterly bland, boring sameness of fayre found in an average car park these days 😴. Citroen have so much character; albeit I only ever owned a XM.