Vehicle Description
1971 Citroen 2CV Convertible
A lollopy, characterful, ancient Citroen that has become legend.
Produced between 1948 and 1990, (yes, that really is 42 years of
production), the 2CV, (deux-chevaux or 'two horses'), was
originally conceived in the late Thirties as a rugged, useful,
affordable car. Famously, it was designed with very specific
requirements, including being able to carry four people and 50kg of
goods at 30mph, across muddy and unpaved roads if necessary. In
fact, it was suggested at the prototype stage that the 2CV should
be able to carry a basket of eggs across a ploughed field without
whipping up an interior omelette, and also manage something like
80mpg while doing so. That's one hell of a design brief, and yet,
after quite a few prototypes, Citroen actually managed it. Thx to
Top Gear/Tom Ford
For consignment a 1971 version as titled, but in actuality a VIN
VERIFIED 1985 version to get it into the US and all their importing
laws. Also it's a consignor stated "Dolly" which only debuted in
1985. From its humble beginnings as a car which could actually be
ordered without any interior upholstery, to a show stopper when
they would see how many clowns could fit into one, to more recently
becoming star of the silver screen, now a cult classic. Not
changing in design too much since its inception, this version has a
consignor stated original paint in gray, (which has inclusions and
orange peel, as well as some dings sprayed over), so it is a good
change its a respray. Although looking good to say the least. A
truly "dent de pole" right here in our Hallowed Halls. Toulouse
Lautrec eat your heart out.
Exterior
In true Deux Chevaux fashion it is a Dolly, from its Dolly debut
year of 1985. This one is two tone with doors and side panels in
darker gray, and 40's fenders, rounded hood and rounded roofline in
white. Hang off the fender, lights in chrome with visors and a fog
light on the front bumper, and a small lightning bolt emblazoned
grille and a fully retracting roofline sunroof in canvas, this car
just bleeds fun. It's a definite collector, with the passenger
cabin looking much like the VW with its rounded styling. In fact
Hitler went to great lengths to get the tooling for this car based
on its suspension and ability to go virtually anywhere without
tipping over, but alas was unsuccessful. The rear of the car
appears as an "airflow " car would have come right out of 1940's.
With the cost being half, upkeep being a fraction of a sports or
other classic you can have twice the fun.
Interior
A swing of the simple doors the panels show up in black broadcloth
with the only embellishments being the speaker and a strap to pull
them shut. Inside charcoal gray carpeting floods the floors and
above wide blue broadcloth buckets in excellent condition grace the
interior in the front, and an overstuffed bench is in the back. The
dash retains the simplicity of design with plenty of storage in
open shelving. In front of the driver is a small dash in black
metal with a central gauge and some extra toggles knobs and lights.
The center of the dash is gray textured trunk paint, and it houses
the ignition and a traffic minder to help you see the lights above
without craning around the windshield visor. The canvas top folds
back past the rear glass and when closed, conceals virtually the
entire roofline and when top is down, leaving it to the open air.
Je te plumerai-right from our showroom floor.
Drivetrain
Under "le hood" sits a clean 602cc 2 cylinder engine which has a
purported 29hp output. There is a 1 barrel Solex carburetor, and it
sports a 4 speed manual transmission. The rear axle is weighing in
at 4.125. All is clean and nicely preserved under this hood. Ooooh
LA LA!!
Undercarriage
Disc braking and independent suspension are unique to this car and
allow the suspension to interconnect via a series of springs, some
called volute springs, and other parts that Mein Fuhrer desperately
wanted to get his hands on, it was that good. Minimal surface rust
and some road dirt is the only thing I see under this wonderful
whimsical car.
Drive-Ability
Not unlike the clowns that pile into this thing, my partner in
crime, our crack decoder, and resident clown, along with myself
took it through its paces. It ran beautifully, handled like a
champ, and off road will definitely go through anything that will
not be too tall to hang it up on its undercarriage. Very unique
experience not like any other we've had the pleasure to drive. And
enough with the french accented talking during the entire
experience Lumiere!
Worth the price of admission, all in very nice condition, and you
will be the only one in your county to have one, (maybe even your
state but one never knows what lurks in the shadows). Truly French
in every aspect from a company which was forward thinking from its
inception, the Citroen 2 CV. Viola!!!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
