Bosnia year 2009 stamps Old-timers Citroen, VW Beetle, FIAT 500

Bosnia year 2009 stamps Old-timers Citroen, VW Beetle, FIAT 500

Here are some details on classic car stamp issues featuring the iconic Citroen, Volkswagen Beetle, and Fiat 500 models:

Citroen:

• France issued a stamp in 1999 featuring the classic Citroen 2CV or “Deux Chevaux” model produced from 1948-1990. This quirky car was known for its simple design and affordable price.
• Monaco issued a stamp in 2019 celebrating the 100th anniversary of Citroen, depicting the revolutionary Traction Avant model from the 1930s.

Volkswagen Beetle:

• Germany issued a stamp in 1997 featuring the famous air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle or “Käfer” as part of a classic cars series.
• The Beetle was one of the world’s most popular and long-running automobile designs, produced from 1938-2003.
• Several other countries like Palau, Gambia and Grenada Grenadines have also issued Beetle stamps over the years.

Fiat 500:

• Italy released a stamp in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Fiat 500 or “Cinquecento” city car produced from 1957-1975.
• The stamp design featured the classic rounded shape and open air cooling vents of this beloved small Fiat.
• Other Italian stamp issues like the 2017 “ItaliaMobilita” series have also depicted the Fiat 500.

These stamps celebrating the Citroen, VW Beetle and Fiat 500 models highlight some of the most distinctive and culturally important automobile designs of the 20th century from France, Germany and Italy respectively.