Highlights
- Complete restoration in 2012/13 at a cost of approximately £18,000
- Bodywork in very good condition with Waxoyl underbody and cavity protection
- Fitted with a galvanized chassis and new brakes
- Denim upholstery and canvas roof by Matt's Soft Tops
- Full service history with recent service in Jan 2022
The Appeal
Often credited as the car that beat the horse, Citroën's 2CV first hit the market in 1948 - designed for simplicity, economy and yet packed with innovation, the 'tin snail' opened up the world of the automobile for the general public. The secret was arguably its unique long-travel suspension, which was designed to enable it to traverse ploughed fields. The result was a farmer's car that was unphased by the poor post-war roads.
By the 1980s, the car was still soldiering on - though the world had changed, the desire for fanciful, simple cars hadn't, and the 'Dolly' edition quickly became the biggest seller - thanks to its distinctive deco aesthetic and clever marketing. Production didn't end until 1990 - and even now, it's a hugely popular, easy-to-use classic.
This unique example has been beautifully cared for, following a comprehensive restoration - and boasts a rather unique yet incomprehensibly apt denim interior.
By the 1980s, the car was still soldiering on - though the world had changed, the desire for fanciful, simple cars hadn't, and the 'Dolly' edition quickly became the biggest seller - thanks to its distinctive deco aesthetic and clever marketing. Production didn't end until 1990 - and even now, it's a hugely popular, easy-to-use classic.
This unique example has been beautifully cared for, following a comprehensive restoration - and boasts a rather unique yet incomprehensibly apt denim interior.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1990 - a final year example
- The DVLA records 4 previous owners
- C urrent owner purchased the car in February 2016
- Complete restoration/rebuild in 2012-2013 by the 2 CV Shop for around £18,000
- Full service history with recent service in Jan 2022 at 28,088 mileage
- Current MOT valid until January 2024 with some advisories:
- Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rear
- Minor leak of exhaust gases Front
- Slight wear in offside and nearside king pins
- Currently indicates 28,198 miles on a five-figure odometer
- Paperwork file includes:
- V5c document
- A selection of invoices
- Original sales listings from previous owners
- MOT certificates
- Photographic record of the car's rebuild
The Condition
- Bodywork is in very good condition, with no visible rust or other imperfections
- The restoration included Waxoyl underbody and cavity protection
- Paintwork has been maintained to a high standard
- The vendor notes two pin-head sized chips by the boot handle and two more near the rear left-hand brake light
- Blue canvas roof by Matt's Soft Tops is in great order with no rips or tears
- Wheels are in good order and shod in Novex tyres
- Interior in very good condition
- Denim upholstery completes the distinct aesthetic of the car
- Fitted by Matt's Soft Tops in 2012 and still looks great, with no rips or tears
- Instruments in good working order
- Modern Sony music player installed
- Underneath, the car is in good condition with only surface wear
- Car benefits from a galvanised chassis
The Mechanics
- 606cc H2 engine, giving 29hp
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Galvanized chassis and new brakes installed as part of the restoration in 2012
- Comes with a stainless steel exhaust and a heated rear windscreen
- Fitted with a 123 ignition system
- The owner informs us that the car has been fully serviced and maintained with regular MOTs
- Kept garaged since 2016
- The car has reportedly never been driven in wet weather
- We've been informed of no mechanical faults
- Car is reportedly starting, shifting, driving and braking as expected
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