1985 Citroen 2CV Special

Highlights

• Galvanised chassis
• Extensive structural restoration addressing all known 2CV body weak points
• MOT passed in May 2026 with no advisories
• Purchased from 2CV City, a well-regarded Citroën 2CV specialist
• Unmodified and true to its original character

The Appeal

The Citroën 2CV Special is one of the most endearing and recognisable cars ever made. With its air-cooled flat-twin engine, interconnected suspension and fold-back canvas roof, it offers a driving experience quite unlike anything else on the road, and one that continues to charm new admirers decades after production ended. The Special trim, with its simple, no-frills specification, captures the 2CV ethos in its purest form.

This 1985 example was purchased from 2CV City, a respected Citroën 2CV specialist that traded until 2023. When the car failed its MOT in 2021 due to corrosion in the floor sections, the decision was taken to go well beyond the minimum repair, with all known structural weak points thoroughly addressed. Stored indoors since the work was completed, it presents well and remains entirely unmodified. The vendor describes it as a well-sorted, usable classic rather than a concours piece: honest, charming and increasingly rare. It is being sold after many years of ownership due to family commitments.

Key Information

• Mileage: 48,935 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 4th May 2027
• Technical specs: 602cc air-cooled flat-twin, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: No specific documentation mentioned by the vendor

The Detail

• Purchased from 2CV City, a respected Citroën 2CV restoration specialist that traded until 2023
• 2CV City carried out seat re-upholstery and installed radio wiring and speakers
• Failed MOT in 2021 due to corrosion requiring welding to floor sections and their junctions with the chassis frame
• Taken off the road and underwent extensive structural remedial work beyond the minimum required for an MOT pass
• All known structural weak points of the 2CV body were addressed, with the vendor stating the work was completed to a high standard
• Galvanised chassis did not require any repair
• Wheels and bumpers grit-blasted to bare metal, refinished and refitted
• Full new set of tyres fitted
• Passed MOT on 5th May 2026 with no advisories
• Stored indoors since completion of the work
• The vendor states the car starts readily, runs well and drives as a healthy 2CV should
• Engine, gearbox and brakes all reported to perform well by the vendor
• Interior described as clean and original in character
• Seats, trim, dashboard and controls reported to be in good order for the vehicle's age
• All instruments and switchgear operate as expected, to the best of the vendor's knowledge
• Fold-back canvas roof
• Minor age-related imperfections may be present, as expected of a 40-year-old classic

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