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Taken last saturday, near Rozenburg.

History
The Ami 8 was presented to the public as successor of the Ami 6 at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1969, Designed by Robert Ophron and his team, the Ami 8 was more than a face-lifted Ami 6.

Though some say that the Ami 8 lacks the unconventional appearance of the Ami 6, the Ami 8 to me is superb in it's style. The caracteristic reverse-rake rear screen was replaced by a fast back and the frontend got a smoother look. Mechanically the car was much as before although in September 1969, the Ami 8 became the first A series to be fitted with front inboard disc brakes.

http://www.ami8.com/nieuwesite/index...f63e2817bfc9b3


1969
March: The 6 Berline is replaced by the 8 Berline.
September: The 6 Break is replaced by the 8 Break.
The drums front brakes are replaced by disc brakes.
Brake oil is now LHM.
October: Oil pressure light appears.

1970
April: Front safety belts standard.
June: The front windows are now wind-up instead of slideable.
September: The grille gets 2 chevrons.
December: External oil filter fitted to the engine.


1971
September: Exterior rear view mirror fitted as standard.


1972


1973
September: Break commerciale is no longer produced.
Steering wheel is now soft and brown as in the Ami Super.
Interior light is connected to a door switch.


1974
September: 4 indicator alarm switch.


1975
September: Steering wheel is black again.
Front safety belts have stiff pieces on the floor.


1976
September: Light and test button for brake fluid level.


1977
Juli: Roll-up front safety belts.


1978
Juli: Production of the Ami 8 Berline is ceased.


1979
Production of the Ami 8 Break is ceased.


http://www.cats-citroen.net/index.html