Comparative Citroën 2CV ad against Ferrari and Porsche.
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Vintage Impact

Comparative humor to redefine what 'best car' means.

Modern Lens

Reframes value with easy-to-remember counterintuitives.

Context & Narrative

The headline 'Faster than a Ferrari' and 'More room than a Porsche' isn't meant to be literal — it's meant to reframe the concept of 'better car.' Citroën sells intelligence and humor: being faster at what actually matters (daily life) and more spacious where you really need it. The 2CV positions itself as the choice of those who don't chase status but common sense. The deep desire it exploits is quiet superiority: feeling smarter than those who pursue expensive symbols because you chose real utility with a knowing smile.

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