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citroen 2cv

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:10 am
by iandromiskin
Just wondered if anyone knew of any good sites that sell the above in Ireland or the UK ? Not looking for a show stopper just an everyday driver in good rust free condition. Any suggestions ?

Re: citroen 2cv

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:35 pm
by d_harris
I always used to see the "Tin Snail co" next to the railway in Worthing. Not sure if they've moved or ceased trading since though...;

http://www.autoinsider.co.uk/local/gara ... i_1232.php

Re: citroen 2cv

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:59 pm
by ASL642
Try Ebay or http://www.2cvcity.co.uk they seem to sell as well as supply parts.

Re: citroen 2cv

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:12 pm
by bmcecosse
Great cars! Cheap to buy in France and drive it home. Hopeless in winter of course.........

Re: citroen 2cv

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:46 am
by dp
Anyone else notice how expensive 2cvs have become?

Assuming BMecosse you mean winter cold? When I had one it was fine in winter (albeit down in softy London :) ) Did you use the winter radiator muff to limit cold air going over engine?

Anyhow, sites:

http://www.2cvgb.co.uk/ (owners club)

http://www.2cvtv.com/forsale.htm

http://www.2cvcity.co.uk/2cv-for-sale

www.ecas.co.uk (for parts)

Hmm you've started me looking now as I might get a runaround or project later this year... (Minor, 2CV, Morris Oxford..)

Re: citroen 2cv

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:57 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - it was miserably cold in winter - quite impractical with many drafts and useless heater. But ours was not a new car - and the 4 wheels all seemed to point in slightly different directions - so the slightest trace of slippyness and the car was completely uncontrollable....... Great car in summer - I used it to travel 20 miles each way to work - foot to the floor almost all the way - through countryside - nothing ever passed me, and not becasue i had a line of traffic following me - and the top furled back at every opportunity - it was great!