During the spring atmosphere of Tet Dinh Dau 2017, vintage car enthusiasts in Ho Chi Minh City congregated on Dong Khoi Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Among them, a group of 4 vintage cars was parked next to a renowned hotel in Vietnam.
Additionally, a black Citroen Traction was on display in front of a 140-year-old hotel.
The vintage car exhibit also exuded the Tet spirit with yellow, pink, and red flowers. The Citroen Traction comes with engine choices ranging from 1.3 liters to 2.9 liters and a 3-speed manual transmission. It has a top speed of 100 km/h and a fuel consumption of 10 liters/100 km.
Leading the group of vintage cars is the International Harvester Scout, followed by the Citroen DS21…
A green Volkswagen Beetle…
And the Mercedes-Benz 190 lined up right behind.
The International Harvester Scout is known as a model designed for off-road routes and is the main competitor of Jeeps.
Among them, the International Harvester Scout was produced from 1961 to 1980 before production ceased. This vintage car has various versions such as Scout 80, Scout 800, 800A, and the Scout II line.
A bright red International Harvester Scout appeared on the streets of Saigon on the afternoon of the 3rd day of Tet Dinh Dau, belonging to the Scout 800 version produced from 1965 to 1968.
Over the course of 4 years, the Scout 800 had various engine options such as a 2.5-liter and 3.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine, and the most powerful being the V8 engine with a displacement of 4.4 liters.
Also in the striking “red and white” attire alongside the Scout 800 is the rare vintage car Citroen DS21, which was produced from 1963 to 1967.
In French, DS is an abbreviation for Déesse, meaning Goddess, and this model has also been voted the “most beautiful car of all time” by the Classic & Sport magazine.
The Citroen DS made its first public appearance at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, leaving a strong impression on visitors. Within the first 15 minutes, there were 743 orders placed, and by the end of the show, this number reached 12,000. After over 20 years of existence (1955-1975), the Citroen D-Series sold nearly 1.5 million units worldwide.
The Citroen DS21 uses a 2.175 cc 5-cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. One of the highlights of the DS is the hydraulic system used for shock absorbers and transmission, rather than just power steering.
Currently, there are approximately 5 Citroen DS21s in the Vietnamese market, all of which are carefully preserved by Vietnamese car enthusiasts.
The Volkswagen Beetle is the longest-running car model in the world, first introduced in 1938. Over the course of 65 years, over 21 million Volkswagen Beetles have been produced. This model is also known as the “beetle car” by Vietnamese car enthusiasts.
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