Citroen 2CV6 Special, 1990

Citroen 2 CV

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Chassis No.: VF7AZKA00KA372339

£20,812 GBP | Sold

Odometer reading: 377kms
MOT Expiry: N/A
Immaculate "as new" 2CV
Incredible low mileage of just 377 kms
French specification
One of the last to be produced To view a video of this lot please click here

The Citroen 2CV is one of the most recognisable cars in the world, and is also one of the most successful French cars to be ever be produced. Today, it is as sought after as it has ever been, and it's a classic that's known for its incredible versatility and charm. This 1990 car is a very rare time capsule example with only 377 kilometres from new, and it also has a very interesting backstory to match.

On a rainy day in October 1990, the vendor was on a flying visit to London and happened by chance to be in Berkeley Square. A sudden storm appeared, which quickly drove him to shelter in a Citroën showroom, where he got talking to Julian, a sales representative. To repel Julian's suspicion that he was only there to avoid the rainfall, the vendor conjured up a diversion to lambast him about Citroen's decision to cease production of the 2CV (which the vendor already owned a 1986 example). Julian then swiftly replied with a polite yet defensive justification, and apologised. However, it was after this that Julian then conceded that: "if you're really interested, we are agents for the few still available, all left hand drive."

This limited availability seemed to make all difference, and the vendor then proceeded to quickly place his order. A week later, the vendor then collected his car in question from Calais, drove it onto the ferry to Dover, and then smiled all the way to his mother-in-law's large, dry garage near Oxford before flying back to Italy (where the vendor lived at the time). On their next trip to England, the vendor trailed it to The Tin Snail Company in Worthing for Waxoiling, then trailed back to Oxford where it remained unused only because unexpectedly, the vendor moved from Italy to the USA.

While there, an idea matured that upon the car's 25th birthday, it could be imported into the USA and be sold there without needing to comply with EPA and DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). But upon that milestone, the enthusiasm for the sale diminished. As a result the vendor now feels that the car is too precious to use casually, and has now decided to list it for sale – leaving it for someone else to either use, cherish, or place in a museum.

This is a truly immaculate example, with the bodywork, paintwork, interior and engine bay all presenting in an "as new" and excellent condition. This is a very rare opportunity to own a pristine, low mileage 2CV that comes with a unique and interesting backstory to match.

Vendor Score Total: 100/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:

1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing

2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage

3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well

4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout

5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25

Body Work: 5

Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5

Glass: 5

Paint: 5

Wheels/Tyres: 5