Citroën Dyane 1968 Brekina / SAI

At first glance, this model of the Dyane 6 (it’s written on the rear trunk) looks good. The chrome decoration is more discreet than I feared. However, there seems to be a flaw: the windscreen doesn’t rise high enough; it should be at the same height as the side windows, if not a little higher, but it isn’t.

The scale is excellent, even for the wheels. Only the rear track does not conform, as is the case with most Citroëns, because of the wheel arches that are not clear in conjunction with the plastic thickness.

Inserted parts: bumpers, headlights (not silvered), tail lights, soft top, rear-view mirror (not very discreet).

I regret that the rear wheels are not independent, which is a very visible feature on small Citroëns when viewed from the rear. However, Wiking was able to do this on its Renault 4s, even if it wasn’t perfect.

Another regret is that the roof uprights are too thick. This highlights the fact that the side windows are not flush (the windscreen and rear window are). On the PCX87 models purchased at the same time, these uprights are almost half as thick.

The car is dismantled not by removing the bumpers, which are glued in place, but by removing a small pull tab that simulates the rear number plate (unpainted). Photo of the dismantled model.

The Citroën Dyane was manufactured from 1967 to 1983. It therefore failed to replace the 2CV, which was Citroën’s original aim.

Main characteristics (Dyane 6 Confort 1968): front-wheel drive, flat-twin, air-cooled engine, 602 cm³, 18.75 kW (25 hp) DIN. Maximum speed: 110 km/h. Weight: 585 kg. 125-380 tyres.