Highlights

Only 46,446 miles from new
Full body-off restoration with a new galvanised chassis
Two registered keepers from new, first until 2002 when the vendor acquired it
Comprehensive service history with provenance from the date of first registration
Advisory-free MOT valid until November 2025
Matching numbers Paris-built 2CV
Totally original and unmodified

The Appeal

To truly appreciate the genius of the Citroën 2CV, one has to understand that this was the car destined to replace the horse and cart in rural France. For many rural communities, this simple yet superbly engineered little car offered a first taste of motorised personal transport. Its innovative suspension is arguably yet to be bettered, while the straightforward air-cooled engine that drives the front wheels could readily be mended with the most primitive of tools.

Great design endures, and the Citroën 2CV is no exception, remaining in production from 1948 until 1990. This remarkably original, matching numbers 2CV6 Special dates from 1985. The vendor tells us:

"1985 Citroën 2CV6 Special in yellow (Jaune) with a genuine 46,446 miles recorded. Supplied new by Charles Lewis Citroën Ltd of Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury on 1st August 1985 its first local lady owner kept the car until July 2002 covering just over 46,000 miles and having recorded 15 services mainly at the supplying dealer.

"I purchased the car purely for prosperity in July 2002 as I worked at Charles Lewis Citroën in 1985 when the car was sold. Fortunately, I was in a position to rectify the usual faults through the company I worked for making use of the franchised bodyshop’s facility and technicians. The intentional tidy up turned into a full body off restoration and a new galvanised chassis from 2CV City in Sowerby Bridge. Although this car is not concours its extremely good as the images show and is welcome to any inspection by appointment."

History and Paperwork

Matching numbers French (Paris) built 2CV Special
Supplied new by Charles Lewis Citroën Ltd of Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury on 1st August 1985
First local lady owner kept the car until July 2002, covering just over 46,000 miles
Purchased by the current owner in July 2002, who worked at the original dealership at the time it was originally sold
40 years old in August 2025, qualifying for historic vehicle status and road fund exemption
Only 380 miles covered in 23 years of current ownership
At 46,349 miles, a steering hub, wheel bearing, and kingpin set were replaced
Serviced in September at 46,372 miles, with a stamped record
Odometer now shows 46,446 miles
MOT valid until 5th November 2025
Currently on SORN, with V5C in the owner's name for immediate online tax and keeper change
The car is in the Telford Citroen dealers showroom and will remain there for potential buyers to view

The Condition

Generally in very good condition as shown in the photographs
The vendor notes that the car is not concours, but in very good condition
Full body-off restoration and new galvanised chassis from 2CV City in Sowerby Bridge
Refinished in its original pale yellow to a very good standard
The bodywork looks exceedingly straight and solid
Some small marks visible to the roof fabric
Highly original interior, still no radio fitted
The vendor notes a few very minor imperfections, like front passenger seat outer cord showing
Overall, the upholstery, rubber mats and controls present impeccably

The Mechanics

Original 2-cylinder air-cooled 602 cc horizontally opposed twin motor
Four-speed manual gearbox
No modifications, standard to original factory specifications, no radio
Impeccably presented engine bay

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