Having earned a near-mythical reputation for its ruggedness and ability to go virtually anywhere, these capabilities of the Citroën 2CV inspired the Sahara, a low-production, dual-engine 4x4 variant. Introduced for the 1958 model year, the Sahara was fitted with one 425 cc flat-twin engine placed up front driving the front wheels and another 425 cc flat-twin to the rear powering the rear wheels – each rated at 12 hp. This unique drive system yielded outstanding usability with the engines uncoupled, allowing four-wheel drive. Alternatively, the car could be driven in two-wheel-drive mode on a single engine.

While the standard 2CV could only manage approximately 40 mph, the Sahara was downright speedy with up to 65 mph on tap with both engines engaged. Visual cues included the front hood-mounted spare tire, rear-engine cooling fan, and fuel filler caps in the front doors. In addition to its interesting and useful mechanical design, the 2CV Sahara was built in limited numbers, with marque experts citing only 694 built when production ended in 1971, and as few as 27 known in existence today.

According to copies of registration documents on file, this 1966 Citroën 2CV Sahara was purchased new by Gisela Wissmeyer, a Corsican farmer. It passed through the hands of subsequent owners and was restored in 2010, before being sold to its next caretaker in Haut-Beaujolais, France, and in 2015, the Mullin Collection acquired this exceptional Citroën. Accompanying documents include specifications and mechanical details, plus copies of the original registration card and 2008 French Carte Grise. Among the rarest and most fascinating of all Citroëns, this beautifully restored Sahara represents an enticing opportunity.

*Please note that all of the Lots in this Auction have been in long-term static storage at the Mullin Automotive Museum and may not be currently operational. They will require mechanical attention and in some cases significant restoration prior to any road use.