Highlights

Complete restoration with an extensive list of new parts installed
Elegant and well-presented car in Jade Green
Restored car including new chassis and renovated bodywork and paintwork
Only two previous registered owners
French heritage registration with confirmed serial numbers compliant

The Appeal

The Dyane was Citroën's answer to Renault's new 4, offering buyers a more luxurious 2CV with a proper tailgate boot. These improvements make these elegant cars excellent classics as they are highly practical and usable.

This 1978 example has undergone a complete restoration during the current ownership, which began in 2020. The work includes a new chassis, completely rebuilt and repainted bodywork, reupholstered interior, and mechanically renovated engine and transmission, all detailed below. It presents beautifully in attractive Jade Green with an elegant quilted grey interior.

With only two previous registered owners, this Dyane 6 offers the opportunity to acquire a completely renewed example of a charming French classic.

The seller states:

"The vehicle drives superbly; very manoeuvrable and pleasant to drive, with very smooth gear changes too – the clutch is new

"A very fine example with no more than 38,200 km on the original odometer; it has barely been driven. A small 1978 Citroën – very few models are in this condition. A very nice specification for a vehicle of this year."

Key Information

Mileage: 38,139 km indicated (confirmed as correct by the seller)
Country of registration: France
MOT: Valid MOT until 9 October 2026
Technical specifications: Air-cooled flat-twin 602 cc, four-speed manual gearbox
Documentation: Homologation certificate for new chassis; French heritage registration; serial numbers confirmed compliant

The Details

Chassis replaced with a new unit, with homologation certificate provided
Renovated bodywork with well-fitted panels and no corrosion reported
New floor panels installed throughout
Completely repainted in Jade Green in 2025 we're told
New soft top/hood installed with some age to the exterior and interior as shown
Painted grey steel wheels with chrome hubcaps on the front pair
Underside as shown with evidence of new chassis and solid floors
Seats reupholstered in quilted grey fabric, front and rear
New floor mats and new accelerator, brake and clutch pedal covers installed
Renovated engine with new piston rings, valves and all gaskets replaced
Extensive mechanical renovation as detailed below
New clutch installed and gearbox bearings replaced
The seller states the car drives very well with smooth handling and smooth gear changes
The seller states no serious issues were noted at the last MOT
We are informed the car has always been stored in a dry and sheltered location

Recent mechanical work:

New dual-barrel carburettor
New piston rings
New valves
All gaskets replaced
Engine rebuilt
New plastic fuel tank
Fuel line replaced from tank to carburettor
Electric starter
New ignition coil
Oil and fuel filters replaced
New air filter
New engine undertray
New clutch and gearbox bearings replaced
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