The Citroen 2CV was developed in the mid-1930's for the French farmer but due to WWII wasn't introduced to the public until the 1948 Paris Auto Show. Production of the 2CV ceased in 1990. Escargot was made in France and imported from Dijon in 2004. She is all original with less than 30,000 miles.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2005
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2005
Related Reading : Citroen 2CV History
One of the most famous Citroën of all time was the 2CV which was produced from 1948 through 1990. Deux Cheveux, or two horses, the 2CV was a popular French vehicle made by Citroen. More than 3,872,583 2CV limousines and even more derivatives during its production run. They most certainly made an impact on the world and especially on the back roads of France where they were the most useful. The earliest....
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Performance and Specification Comparison
2CV Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
4 cyl., 132.73 CID., 117.00hp
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 28.50hp
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 28.00hp
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 26.00hp
94.49 in.
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