Browse interior and exterior photos for 1987 citroen 2cv. Although there were not any more powerful engines for this model, citroen used the same engine design on other cars, like the ami, the ln, the dyane. Macclesfield, cheshire east, north west england citroen 2cv van 1987 galvanised chassis professional fiberglass van conversion no worries of it rotting any work to be done. The citroen 2cv is the most badass car of all time car keys. Citroparts is the exclusive benelux distributor for 2cv mehari club cassis and has the most extensive catalogue of spare parts possible for the citroen 2cv. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Production started in june 1949 and named 2cv a, its a real success. Instead of being an aluminium, watercooled car aimed at farmers, the new model was constructed of very thin steel, had an aircooled engine, and was modified for mass. The van had collapsible rear seats and side windows, making it a pioneering example of the dualpurpose commercial and family vehicle seen today in the citroen berlingo and renault kangoo. When i met julie, we went on vacation with that car and i contaminated her with the travel bug. Having been purpose designed as a utilitarian vehicle it was natural that citroen would make both fourgonette panel van and pickuputility versions. While colours and detail specifications were modified in the ensuing 42 years, the biggest mechanical change was the addition of front disc brakes in 1981 from the discontinued citroen dyane, for the.
Mini first penned in the 1930s by pierrejules boulanger, the 2cv had a very short list of. The 2cv au fourgonette first appeared in 1951, quite quickly after the standard sedan model. This was imported to the uk in 1992 and i have owned it since november 2010 it has been looked after and resides in an industrial unit where there is a good ambient temperature and no rain. It was developed as a simple front wheel driven van after world war ii.
We have citroen factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, restoration manuals, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type of automotive. This page lists technical specifications for all models of citroen 2cv, made between 1948 and 1990. There is some information about earlier models but not a lot. The cargo load was 400kg and therefor this was the largest and heaviest version at that time. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. All new, repainted inside and out in its original citroen gris matinal and all ready to be put to work. In 1986 i had purchased a 1967 citroen 2cv6 charleston from a man who specialized in bringing european cars to north america.
The picture shows a bookshelf with the larousse dictionary in the school library. Fully resprayed after bodywork and floors had been restored,in professional body shop. There are a great deal of factors that affect the citroen cars 060 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 060 mph and quarter mile result. A total of 473,289 were produced in 34 years in factories in france and belgium. Conceived by citroen vicepresident pierre boulanger to help motorise the large number of farmers still using horses and carts in 1930s france, the 2cv has a combination of innovative engineering and utilitarian, straightforward metal bodyworkinitially corrugated for added strength without added weight.
Citroen 2cv 400 fourgonette van 1980 blueprint download. In 1949 came the hz with a maximum 850kg payload and with a top speed of 88 kph then in 1958 the h was superceded by the hy with a maximum payload of 1 500kg. Jan 02, 2007 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. He assured me that everything was legal and on the up and up. Honest john have 19 citroen 2cv classic cars for sale to choose from. Citroen 2cv van conversionright hand drivecream in colourmotd til november 20taxd until the end of may 20owned 12 months.
Thats how the citroen company started, continue reading to learn more about the citroen logo, history timeline, and list of latest models. Narrow down your 2cv search by age, body or listing type online today. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. Please take into account that the citroen 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from numerous credible sources. The citroen 2cv 6 special top speed is 115 kmh 71 mph. The a series platform was used as the base for a whole range of utility vehicles the story of these is included in the story of the 2cv saloons. In 1951, a van version of the 2cv was launched, it weighed 250 kg with a 375 cm3 engine. Jul 28, 2015 the citroen 2cv is the most badass car of all time it might seem unlikely, but the citroen 2cv was, and still is, the most outrageously awesome car of all time. The press were full of praise on 2cvs ease of use and robustness. Michelin was keen to expand their tyre business and wanted to build an economy car. However, in the mid1910s, he developed an interest in the automobile industry. Galvanised chassis when rebuilt as a van by angel conversions ltd. The 2cv is a true symbol and historic monument of french motoring that draws generations of supporters, with more than 300 clubs worldwide and rallies.
We have citroen factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, restoration manuals, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any. Sales of the vehicles were strictly rationed, with each purchaser verified as needing their car for work rather than purely as a leisure. Citroen ds converted to van michelin citroen ds like it, or leave it a crazy citroen van, but nicely put together when you study the design. A 1991 citroen 2cv6 is among the nearly four dozen cars from the french automaker on display at the mullin museum larry edsall photos. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. The 1980 citroen 2cv 6 special has 29 ps 29 bhp 21 kw horsepower. Best prices and best deals for citroen 2cv cars in france. The citroen h van, type h, htype or hy is a panel van produced by the french automaker citroen between 1947 and 1981. The level of technology in the 1948 2cv was remarkable for a car of any price in that era, let alone one of the cheapest cars on the planet. Citroen classic cars 2cv van for sale car and classic. Not only can you get topquality spare parts but you can also buy original new parts, because mcc has purchased the original moulds from citroen. Citroen 2cv french way of doing peoples car small and lightweight 2cv very suited in the old towns it was as if the first german and french peoples cars programmed the further development of motorization in these countries. Peter mullin admitted that for 35 years, he collected the finest of french cars, starting with delahayes and then talbot lagos, delages, hispanosuizas, voisins and, at last, the king of french marques, bugattis.
This very rare length h van has some great original history with it including its original handbook. Following its introduction at the 1948 paris motor show, the 2cv remained in production until 1990, and during this time it was built in many different countries including at slough in england in the 50s. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Cars from the 1950s tell us their stories car history. A utilitarian citroen 2cv type a, believed to be the oldest in the uk sold. The slightly increased capacity 652cc mapped electronic ignition version in the visa was significantly different. It features a 602cm3 engine developing 31 bhp for a top speed of 100 kph. He worked on these cars from the time they were new and right up to today. Jun 04, 2012 citroen 2cv 1948 1990 the story of the citroen 2cv dates back to the 1920s to a market research conducted by michelin. To begin with opinions were divided, but eventually it became the star of the show. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Thanks to its direct link with the 2cv, its qualities and numerous byproducts always linked with its time. Imagine any car or van today being produced for that length of time with only minimal updates.
The soft, long travel suspension allowed the car to negotiate the worst of roads, its frontwheeldrive layout and weight distribution gave the. Apr 04, 2016 the citroen 2cv van was never officially sold in the united states, so the few that come up for sale are generally wellrestored examples that are fresh off the boat. B i read books from travelers with a 2cv in the 1950s and 60s and was captured by them. Citroen has been ahead of the curve for many of the biggest influences on european car sales recently particularly the evertricky balance of emissions, cost and performance. How the citroen 2cv became a design icon by design abc. Now 2cvs can be seen buzzing around french towns and countryside, some beautifully restored and maintained, others dented and dull from hard use. The citroen h van was first shown at the 1947 paris motor show, and production finally ended in 1981, which, amazingly, meant that this iconic vehicle had a production run of some 33 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lots condition scores 80 5. Citroen logo, history timeline and list of latest models. The car has blue paint and bluegrey interior and is in a neat and good driving condition. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.
A brief history of the citroen 2cv everything you need. Enthusiasts looking for a 2cv van in need of a light restoration have a rare opportunity to buy a soughtafter 1966 example on ebay from a seller conveniently located in california. Citroens plan was to produce a car with four seats, a top speed of 50 kmh, one that would do 100 km on five litres of fuel, and would be cheap to produce and maintain. It was 70 years ago at the 1948 paris motor show that citroen unveiled the minimalist 2cv. I told her about my dream to drive around the world in a 2cv. It was 70 years ago at the 1948 paris motor show that citroen unveiled the minimalist 2cv to an audience that included vincent auriol, president of the republic of france. A small and informative book about the history and development of the citroen 2cv and its derivatives plenty of photos and lots of interesting facts. A van version was soon available and was a common sight in the french countryside for many decades. Mullin museum explores the man, marque, mystique of citroen. Probably the most genius simplistic car ever made since the citroen 2cv had it all. The 2cv formed the basis of a new range of larger but no more.
After world war i, he was left with an empty factory, which he then used to set up a company named after himself, citroen. Citroen 2cv was technologically advanced and innovative. At the time a lot of people in france were still living countryside and couldnt afford a car. This is a rare opportunity to buy a restored, long h van. Citroen 2cv van for sale in uk 65 used citroen 2cv vans. The a series platform was used as the base for a whole range of utility vehicles the story of these is included in the story of the 2cv saloons the 2 cv au fourgonette made its debut in 1951. The 2cv was a reality in 1939, but the outbreak of war saw it put on the backburner as the french had more important things on their minds.
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