1987 Citroën 2CV6 Special

Highlights

• Garage-kept and reportedly never driven in rain or winter throughout current ownership
• Galvanised chassis fitted and believed to be fairly recent
• Advisory-free MOT valid until May 2027
• A compression test reportedly showed the engine to be in very good condition

The Appeal

The Citroën 2CV6 Special is the quintessential people's car: simple, rugged, and endlessly endearing. With its air-cooled flat-twin engine, interconnected suspension, and rollback canvas roof, the 2CV offers a driving experience unlike anything else on the road. Good examples are increasingly sought after, and solid survivors are becoming ever harder to find.

This 1987 example appears to have been well looked after throughout its life. The bodywork is reported as super-solid in the usual trouble spots, and the replacement galvanised chassis looks to be in very good order. Mechanically, the vendor describes the car as driving well, and with an advisory-fee MOT valid until May 2027, it is ready to be enjoyed.
The vendor summarises:
"Lovely example of a 2cv that needs a nice home where she will be appreciated. In nice condition and ready to drive."

Key Information

• Mileage: the odometer reads 1,152 miles indicated; vendor estimates actual mileage at 101,152 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 18th May 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 602cc flat-twin, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5C, significant collection of invoices, and 2CVGB Member's Handbook

The Detail

• Kept in a dry, warm garage; reportedly never driven in rain or winter during current ownership
• Galvanised chassis appears fairly recent based on lack of mud and dirt; underside reported as clean
• The vendor states there is no known corrosion in the front wings, which is unusual for a 2CV; rear wings also reported as clean
• Front ventilation flap also appears highly solid, which again is quite rare
• Interior is clean with seats described as looking almost new by the vendor
• Driver's seat may need its rubber springs (large elastic bands) renewed
• Fitted with carpet and what appears to be additional soundproofing in the dashboard area
• Equipped with a map reading light
• King pins were reported as ok at the last MOT
• Compression test carried out approximately two years ago indicated the engine was in very good condition, according to the vendor
• Still able to reach 68 mph, its official maximum speed
• The vendor states the brakes work well
• Rear brakes renewed during current ownership
• Gearbox described as smooth with easy gear changes
• Steering described as taut, even with the characteristic body roll

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