Highlights
- Completely restored
- Original Patina’d bodywork
- Re-engined
- Highly attractive ‘Rat-Rod’ finish
The Appeal
While it may not look like a masterpiece of innovation, the 2CV continued Citroën’s legendary reputation for smart technology and its applications - even in a time of analogue mechanics. With its long-travel suspension system - dedicated to the idea of crossing farmland - the 2CV is often credited with getting France motorised in even its most rural areas.
This impressive example is ready and raring to go - having been subject to a restoration of quite literally everything safe for the bodywork. The shell is presented with its working aesthetic still firmly on display, creating a charming, rural European iteration of the Rat-Rod.
The look is so evocative, we wouldn’t be too surprised if it ends up becoming a bit of a trendsetter.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1954 in St. Jean En Royans
- Always based in France, from what we can ascertain
- In current ownership for two years
- Restored throughout 2022
- The restoration has been highly comprehensive
- However, the bodywork has been preserved to maintain its charming patina
- Paperwork file includes multiple invoices and the original Certificat D’Immatriculation
The Interior
- Restored with highly original correct interior
- Spartan and minimal, as with any example of the earlier 2CVs
- Painted in light grey throughout
- Original patina throughout some of the very basic instrumentation
- Floors are protected with new rubber mats throughout
- Door cards have been refinished in a marble-effect finish to excellent standard
- The original frame seats have been repadded in a checked fabric
- Ultimately, this is a superb example of an early 2CV cabin that’s loaded with character
- Boot is in good order, with solid metalwork and a nicely presented spare wheel
The Exterior
- Highly original bodywork, presented with its original patina throughout
- Period modification of a hard-top with trunk
- Plenty of surface patina, adding to the car’s stylish character
- No signs of perforating corrosion or structural issues throughout
- Early ridge-bonnet example
- Glasswork and lenses all in fine fettle
- What little trims the car has are in good order
- The car is sitting on period-accurate grey wheels
- Shod in a new set of Michelin tyres
- Underneath, the car is defying its patinated bodywork
- We can’t see a single fault, with the chassis, suspension and floor pans freshly restored
The Mechanics
- Re-engined with a new H2 425cc engine
- It is likely to be an upgrade on the period engine, which gave only 9hp
- 4-speed manual transmission - fully fully replaced
- During restoration the car has been treated to:
- New suspension components throughout
- New brake components
- New fuel tank
- New chassis floors
- And plenty more - all leading to a superb mechanical example
- We understand that the car is in superb working order
- The original engine is also available with the sale
Summary
A stylish, evocative and endearing restoration done right - this 2CV should be a tempting prospect for any enthusiast. Capturing all of the character of a working car, with all of the reassurance of a fully restored chassis, we’re certain this car will attract plenty of attention.
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