Description
Citroën 2CV | 1987
Highlights:
– 602 cc, two-cylinder, petrol, four-speed manual
– Odometer reading of 9142 km
– Recently passed periodic roadworthiness inspection (APK)
– Four new tyres and new upholstery
– Finished in blue with a black fabric roll-back roof
The professional seller offers for sale this 1987 Citroën 2CV, powered by an air-cooled 602 cc flat-twin engine, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. Finished in an attractive shade of blue with cream wheels, chrome hubcaps and a black fabric roof, this charming 2CV presents with the unmistakable character that has made the model a favourite for generations. According to the seller, the car has recently passed its periodic roadworthiness inspection (APK), has been fitted with four new tyres and has received new upholstery on its bench seats. The seller also reports a solid chassis, a key point on any 2CV. The interior features the typical 2CV layout with the single-spoke steering wheel, compact instrument binnacle and lightweight tubular-framed bench seats, while the full-length roll-back fabric roof allows the car to be enjoyed as an open-top car on sunny days. The condition scores supplied by the seller indicate that the paintwork and body show noticeable wear and would benefit from cosmetic attention, which offers the next owner a good base for further personalisation.
The Citroën 2CV was conceived in the 1930s under the direction of Pierre-Jules Boulanger with a famously simple brief: a car able to carry two farmers and a basket of eggs across a ploughed field without breaking them. Presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1948, it went on to become one of the most iconic and long-lived cars ever built, remaining in production until 1990. Its ingenious long-travel interconnected suspension, front-wheel drive, light weight and air-cooled flat-twin engine made it remarkably comfortable, frugal and capable on poor roads. Affectionately known as the “Eend” in the Netherlands and the “Deux Chevaux” or “Tin Snail” elsewhere, the 2CV became a symbol of practical, unpretentious motoring and later of a carefree lifestyle.
By the 1980s the 2CV was offered as the 2CV6 with the 602 cc engine, front disc brakes and the later dashboard layout, in versions such as the Special, Club and the popular two-tone Charleston. Late cars like this one combine the timeless original design with the most developed mechanical specification of the model. Simple to maintain, supported by an exceptional parts supply and an active club scene all over Europe, a 2CV is one of the most accessible and enjoyable ways to enter the classic car world. With its new tyres, new upholstery and fresh APK, this cheerful blue example is ready to be enjoyed on country lanes and at classic car meetings.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
