Description
Citroën 2CV | 1966
Highlights:
– Air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Participated in the international Paris-Persepolis-Paris rally in 1971
– Modified for the rally with original Citroën parts, fully documented history
– Two owners from new, always stored in a heated garage
– Includes a large quantity of spare parts, among which a fully rebuilt engine block
The seller offers for sale this 1966 Citroën 2CV, powered by an air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, paired with a manual transmission. This is a highly unusual example with genuine event history: in 1971 the car took part in the international Paris-Persepolis-Paris rally, an epic journey of some 13,500 kilometres from France to Iran and back. For that adventure, the car was modified using original Citroën parts, and it still carries the character of that remarkable expedition today. Footage of the event can be found on YouTube under “Paris Persepolis Paris 1971”. The seller acquired the car approximately ten years ago from the first owner, who drove it in the rally, meaning the car has had just two keepers from new. It has always been stored in a heated garage and comes with a fully documented history as well as a substantial collection of spare parts, including a fully rebuilt engine block. The sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a 2CV with a story that few classics can match.
Introduced in 1948, the Citroën 2CV was conceived as an ultra-practical, affordable car for rural France, famously designed to carry a basket of eggs across a ploughed field without breaking a single one. Its ingenious soft long-travel suspension, air-cooled boxer engine and minimalist construction made it one of the most durable and beloved cars ever built, with production continuing until 1990 and over five million examples sold. The 2CV’s simplicity and unstoppable nature made it a favourite for long-distance adventures, and period endurance events such as the Paris-Persepolis-Paris rally proved that this humble French utility car could cross continents.
With its documented rally provenance, long-term careful ownership and generous spares package, this 2CV stands apart from the many standard examples on the market. It offers its next keeper not just a charming classic, but a rolling piece of adventure history to cherish and continue documenting for years to come.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
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.
