Highlights
- Recent MOT pass with no advisories
- Comprehensively restored in 2024 with a new galvanised chassis
- Only 450 miles since restoration
- Dry stored and never used in winter
The Appeal
There's something about austerity cars that just captures people's attention. They really evoke emotions - be it a Mini, a Fiat 500, or, of course, the legendary Citroën 2CV - the most innovative of them all. With their long-travel suspension and simple mechanics, the 2CV revolutionised transport in Europe and was essential to recovering from the war.
The 'Dolly' is one of the most charming and distinctive special editions of the iconic French car. With its two-tone paint scheme and unique interior trim, the Dolly editions added a splash of personality to the already characterful 2CV. This particular example has been meticulously restored in 2024, starting with a new galvanised chassis and either replacing or restoring all components. With a mileage of 89,429 miles and having covered just 450 miles since its comprehensive rebuild, it's still in superb order and is now ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1985
- Acquired by the current owner in 2024
- Comes with full V%
- Current mileage 89429 miles
- Comprehensively restored in 2024, covering only 450 miles since
- The restoration began with a new galvanised chassis
- All components were either replaced with new parts or completely restored
- Dry stored and never used during winter months
- Maintained in standard, unmodified specification
- Limited service history due to recent rebuild
The Condition
- Bodywork presents in very good order following the recent restoration
- The vendor states that the underside is in excellent condition, thanks to the new galvanised chassis
- Paint finish appears fresh and well-executed in the distinctive Dolly two-tone scheme
- Interior looks smart with only a few age-related marks noted on the dashboard
- Seats and trim appear to have been restored to a high standard
- All controls and instrumentation are reported to be in working order
- Recent MOT passed with no advisories
The Mechanics
- 602cc air-cooled flat-twin engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Standard, unmodified specification
- Engine and mechanical components rebuilt in 2024
- Suspension and braking systems restored as part of the comprehensive rebuild
- The vendor reports that it is in fantastic mechanical condition
- The vendor states that a similar example would be hard to find in such good order
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