Lot details

Year: 1982
Make: Citroën
Model: 2CV Charleston
Registration: EVS 612Y
Chassis No: VF7AZKA0091KA7684
Engine No: 0902045753
Mileage: 63,308

The Citroën 2CV is unquestionably one of the most important European cars of all time. It helped put the French working class on wheels, especially important after the ravages of World War II and offered basic transportation, a boon to the French economy both from a transportation and a manufacturing standpoint. There are a number of 'urban myths' concerning head of Citroën, Pierre-Jules Boulanger's 1930's vision for the future but, essentially, his car had to be able to 'transport four peasants with 100kg of farm produce to market at 37mph, in clogs, and across muddy unpaved roads if necessary. The roof had to be high enough, enabling driver and passengers to ride whilst wearing their Sunday hats to church, the car's fuel consumption would average 90-95mpg, it should be able to drive across a ploughed field without breaking the eggs it was carrying and, above all, it had to stay within the two horsepower fiscal bracket to remain affordable. Disparagingly dubbed 'Tin Snail' in the US and fondly known as La Deuche in France, the 2CV is one of the country's most recognisable icons.

Originally registered on 22nd September 1982, this 2CV is one of a limited run of 'Charleston' models, with an eye catching Helios yellow and black exterior and a grey diamond stitched interior. These are great fun cars, particularly with the roof folded back. What is there not to love about a Citroën 2CV and this example is now old enough to be tax and MoT exempt, which of course also makes it ULEZ free, an ideal city car. Presented in good condition throughout, this Citroën 2CV6 Charleston is offered without reserve. Consigned by Stewart Banks.