Highlights
- A truly unique twin-engine Dyane 6 built by an authorised Citroën workshop in the 1980s
- Both 600 cm³ engines were rebuilt
- Complete bodywork restoration
- Replacement chassis
- New canvas roof
The Attractions
French car manufacturers, and Citroën in particular, were never too keen on following the rules.
In the 1950s France still had numerous possessions in North Africa, and so it became necessary to produce a four-wheel-drive car that was also at home on difficult desert routes. The 2CV, which already showed remarkable off-road capabilities in its standard version, was an excellent candidate. But developing a normal four-wheel-drive system for this small front-wheel-drive car would have been very complex, so Citroën decided to solve the problem in a completely different way, by adding an additional engine in the boot to move the rear wheels independently.
Incredible as it may seem, this unconventional approach paid off, and the 2CV Sahara proved capable of tackling even the most difficult terrain. This Dyane 6 was converted to Bi-Motor specifications in the 1980s by an authorised Citroën specialist. The conversion was expertly carried out, as can be seen in the photographs, and we are told that the system works well, allowing the rear engine to be started and stopped when desired.
In recent years, this Dyane has received a high level of restoration. The chassis has been replaced, the bodywork has been restored and a new canvas roof has been installed. It is in excellent condition both inside and out, and comes with Contrôle Technique valid until November 2026.
History and Documentation
- Based on a 1979 production Dyane 6
- Contrôle Technique valid until November 2026
- Restored between 2022 and 2024
- Odometer shows 64,750 km
Conditions
- Two sets of new wheels and tyres: one road and one winter (with the possibility of adding studs)
- Equipped with new chassis
- Completely restored bodywork
- New canvas roof
- Repainted in green with high quality finish
- Very well finished underbody in body colour
- Bumpers and wheels in excellent shape
- Additional rear-mounted fuel tank
- Very well-preserved original interior
Mechanics
- Two 600 cm³ air-cooled twin-cylinder engines
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Rear engine can be switched on and off separately to select/deselect four-wheel drive
- Both engine compartments appear to be in excellent condition
- We have been told that both engines have been rebuilt
- We have been assured that this Citroën works properly and drives well
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