Description
Citroën 2CV | 1990
Highlights:
– 435 cc two-cylinder air-cooled engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission
– Built in 1990, the final year of 2CV production
– Restored with new chassis, welding to the underbody and fresh paint
– New engine fitted in 2026 and gearbox reconditioned in 2015
– 159000 km as stated by the seller
The private seller offers for sale this 1990 Citroën 2CV, powered by a 435 cc two-cylinder air-cooled engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in white with a cream full-length roll-back canvas roof, the car combines the 2CV’s unmistakable silhouette with classic details such as the round headlamps, the grille with the double chevron emblem and the slim bumpers. Inside, the front seats and rear seat are trimmed in a pastel check fabric, and the dashboard retains the typical 2CV layout with the round speedometer and the dash-mounted gear lever. The seller states a mileage of 159000 km.
The current owner has cared for this car for around 20 years and has carried out an extensive programme of work during that time. New seat cushions were fitted in 2005 and a new roof in 2010, followed by a full reconditioning of the gearbox in 2015. The car later underwent a larger restoration, during which a new chassis was fitted, the underbody received extensive welding work and the body was repainted. Most recently, in 2026, a new engine was installed. This history of ongoing investment makes it a well-sorted example of a model that is now firmly in classic territory.
Few cars have achieved the cult status of the Citroën 2CV. Conceived in the 1930s under Pierre-Jules Boulanger as a simple, robust car that could carry farmers and their produce across rough rural roads, it was finally launched at the 1948 Paris Motor Show. Production continued for more than four decades, ending in 1990 at Citroën’s plant in Mangualde, Portugal, after well over five million examples of the 2CV and its derivatives had been built. A 1990 car therefore represents the very end of one of the longest production runs in automotive history.
The genius of the 2CV lies in its simplicity. The light body, the long-travel interconnected suspension that famously soaks up rough surfaces, the easy-to-maintain air-cooled flat-twin engine and the roll-back roof that turns every journey into an open-air experience have made it a favourite with enthusiasts all over Europe. Cheerful, practical and full of character, this Citroën 2CV is ready to deliver the relaxed driving pleasure that has made the model a timeless icon.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
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.
