Highlights
- Low mileage of only 105,083 km
- Four previous owners
- Previously restored to the correct factory specification
- A truly elegant Charleston in two shades of grey
- Overhaul valid until October 2025
- ASI certification
The Attractions
The Charleston was initially presented as a limited edition of the 2CV, but was so successful that it was officially included in the Citroën range. Today it is one of the most recognisable and sought-after versions among the many 2CV variants offered over the years. This trim offers more comprehensive equipment and an unmistakable colour scheme reminiscent of the Roaring Thirties.
The two-tone grey colour scheme was introduced in July 1983, so this example is among the first to be produced in this colour scheme. This car has been restored in the past and is still in very good condition and true to factory specification, with the correct paintwork and distinctive grey quilted cloth upholstery.
Its few previous owners have used it sparingly over the years, so that the total mileage is now only 105,083 km. The car has MOT valid until October 2025 and is ASI certified.
History and Documentation
- Registered in 1983
- The seller informed us that the car has had only four previous owners
- Changed owners in 1998 and 2014, before being purchased by current owner
- The seller informed us that the car has been restored in the past
- First registered in Milan in 1983
- Overhaul valid until October 2025
- ASI certification visible in the photo gallery
- Registration document visible in the photo gallery
Conditions
- One of the first examples of the Charleston model with Gris Nocturne/Gris Cormoran colouring
- Restored in the past, it is still in very good condition as visible in the photographs
- The paintwork shows some slight signs and traces of ageing visible in the photos
- Bodywork and underbody present well, with only a few light marks due to age
- Original and correct Charleston trim, with white steel wheels and side decals
- Vinyl sunroof is in good condition
- Bumpers and other exterior equipment in good condition, including round chrome headlights
- Interior upholstered in grey quilted fabric in very good condition
- Some slight signs of ageing are visible on the interior, shown in the photographs
- Unmodified standard interior with oval speedometer and single-spoke steering wheel
Mechanics
- Air-cooled flat-twin engine of 602 cm³
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Recently serviced
- The seller reports that it starts well when cold
- Occasionally has some reluctance to start hot, a characteristic of this engine
- No operating or driving problems reported to us
- Revision valid until October 2025
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