Description
Citroën 2CV Type A - 1951 - “Matching Numbers” - Exceptional condition
For sale: genuine 1951 Citroën 2CV Type A, one of the very first examples produced (serial number 009674), a true piece of French automotive history, preserved in exceptional condition.
First registration date: 01/ 01/ 1951
This vehicle is a proper collector’s item—extremely sound—having kept its rarest historical specifications.
Highlights & authenticity:
• Original engine: Rare 375 cc twin-cylinder (Type A - 2Ch, No. 05791) in working order.
• Matching Numbers: Engine and chassis consistent with the car’s 1951 factory output.
• Bodywork & hood: Original configuration with long hood (descending to the rear bumper).
• Original wheels: Fitted with its 400 mm rims with Michelin X tyres (135 R 400).
• Chassis & floorpans: Remarkable preservation, no perforating corrosion, with a rare-clean underside.
Period-correct equipment present:
• Jaeger speedometer to the left of the windscreen, two-spoke iron steering wheel and white knob.
• “Banana” type air filter and a specific grille horn behind the engine.
• Blue stripe upholstery (bayadère type) in excellent condition.
• Chassis free from corrosion
To note:
• Ignition has been made more reliable with a more modern coil.
• A few finishing details to perfect for a 100% concours (show) compliance.
Contact:
First contact by email preferred.
For phone calls, please only call after 6pm. Curious people and fanciful offers—please refrain; I want this car to join a home of true enthusiasts.
Viewed in Roye (80700).
