Highlights
- One of just two 4 wheelers built
- Superb build quality with excellent detail
- Full weather equipment, hood, side windows, zipped tonneau
- Excellent condition throughout and ready for fun
The Appeal
Formed in the late 1970s, Beribo Replica Automobiles (BRA) soon built a reputation building several hundred Cobra 289 replicas. The company was bought by an enthusiast James Mather in 1996, and he continued development of the CV3, a Citroen based 3 wheeler along the lines of the Morgan SS. The CV3 was a sales success, with dozens sold to enthusiastic buyers. James and his new business partner David Wiles recognised that there was a market for a four wheel version of the CV3 for those who wanted a more stable driving experience! Other projects interfered with development and only a couple of CV4s were built, this being one of them.
Both cars were built by the Beasley Brothers of Nottingham, completed in 2010 using a new galvanised metal chassis, supplied by 2CV City, and the engine and running gear from a low mileage 1989 Citroen 2cv Special. This example was purchased by the Seller in September 2019 from Eric Beasley himself, who had driven it all over the UK during his ownership. It was built to an exceptionally high standard, and fully endorsed by James Mather of BRA:
“We only allow BRA badges to be attached to deserving examples and yours is certainly one of those”, he went on to say, “under bonnet detail is exceptional - it’s a beautiful job”.
Lift the rear boot cover and Eric has handwritten all the places he has visited in the CV4, from the Isle of Skye to Devon, and nearly everywhere in between!
Since purchase in 2019 the Seller has driven it occasionally, mostly for local trips. Vendor is currently only selling due to age and the action of getting into and out of a low slung car sports car.
The History and Paperwork
- Built 2009-10 by Beasley Brothers, Nottingham
- Low mileage 1989 Citroen 2CV Special used as donor vehicle
- New 2CV City chassis
- Purchased by the Seller, the second owner, in September 2019 from the builder Eric Beasley
- First UK Registered as a Citroen 2CV6 in September 1989
- V5c In Seller’s name
- Current MoT expires 14th September, will have new prior to collection
- A selection of old MoTs
- Invoice for brake refurbishment and MoT dated Sept 2022
- Original BRA CV3 brochure
- Photocopy of BRA (Beribo Replica Automobiles) history
- Purchased receipt from Beasley to Seller in 2019
- 2 sets of keys, both with BRA key rings
- Two unused leather flying helmets
- Perspex template for windscreen glass
- Jack and tools
The Interior
- Superbly installed grey and red interior
- Immaculate light grey leather seats with red piping
- Matching grey door cards with minor marks
- Inertia reel seat belts
- Passenger side mounted storage bag
- Red pattern carpet, lightly worn
- Three spoke aluminium steering wheel with inlaid polished wood rim
- Wood veneer style dashboard with no damage complete with Snail Racer script
- Mostly original 2CV instrumentation, including speedometer, fuel gauge and warning lights
- Bespoke polished stainless steel gear knob
- JVC MP3 cd/Radio with speakers mounted behind seats
- Heater and fan, with demist
- Large boot, lined with light grey carpet
- Inside of boot lid with handwritten list of destinations visited and various stickers
The Exterior
- Red paintwork in excellent condition
- All body panels handmade in aluminium, including wheel covers
- All glass and lenses in great condition
- Low chrome rimmed windscreen with side deflectors
- Citroen 15 inch wheels with LTD Edition wire wheel hubcaps (one with small scuff)
- Lightly worn set of Milestone Green Sport tyres
- Chrome back headlights with brow covers
- All correct indicators, fog light, tail lamps etc plus further 20 LED brake lights around rear mounted spare wheel
- Badge bar with various badges including Bengal Motor Club, veteran Car Club and others
- Original 1989 tax disc in holder
- BRA badge and Citroen chevrons on front grille
- Bespoke stainless steel snail bonnet emblem
- Red cycle-style mudguards, the front with flaps
- Small rear luggage rack
- Dual full length stainless steel side exhausts
- Rear mounted spare wheel with hubcap
- Tow bar with full electrics
- Full weather equipment including:
- drop in Perspex side windows
- bespoke red leather side panels
- superb fitting soft top, clear plastic rear window and light grey interior lining
- Full tonneau cover, 50/50 zipped
- All the above attach with poppers, all working with superb and watertight fit –most impressive
The Mechanics
- Citroen “big block” 602cc flat 2 cylinder engine
- 123 electronic ignition
- Superbly engineered installation
- Four speed gearbox
- Engine runs beautifully
- Front mounted oil cooler
- Chrome rocker covers and belt cover
- Stainless steel 5 gallon fuel tank under bonnet
- Under bonnet toolbox/storage box with spare coil
- Battery cut-off switch
- Clean and corrosion free underside
- Clean red painted galvanised 2CV City replacement chassis
- Inboard front disc brakes, recently refurbished
- Front anti roll bar
- Presentable engine bay with no evidence of leaks
- Seller will have a new MoT on the CV4 before buyer collects
Summary
Being one of just two built, the chances of meeting the other one are slim! Pretty much unique and a whole lot of fun, the Seller tells us that the CV4 is particularly fun to drive. Not just for the waves and smiles but being so light, with aluminium body and light engine, it is exhilarating too. We were very impressed with the quality of the build and finish. The detailing is superb, and the fit of the weather equipment, which let’s be honest isn’t usually a strong point, is faultless.
You won’t find another one, and you couldn’t build a better one!
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