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1959 Citroen 2CV

One of the Citroen's motto was 'it's not a car, it's a way of life.' It was launched in 1948 and at the time, there was nothing like it. It had a high ground clearance, a soft suspension, and was well suited to cope with the bumpy roads of the era. Its front-wheel drive system provided excellent weight distribution, good road holding, and a high standard of comfort. It was both a simplistic and an economical vehicle.

For 1959, the 2CV received very few changes and updates. It continued to be offered for sale in the United States, having a base price of just $1,300.

The appearance changed very little since its debut. The doors were hinged at the center post. A fold-back fabric roof was standard. In the back, the wheels were fully enclosed by fender. Under the hood was a horizontally-opposed air-cooled two-cylinder engine displacing 25.9 cubic-inches and offering 12 horsepower. It had a top speed of about 55 horsepower and a fuel economy reaching 55 mpg. It had a four-speed manual transmission with a centrifugal and manual clutch. The fuel tank could accomodate five gallons, the brakes were drums in the front and rear, and the steering was a rack-and-pinion setup.


By Daniel Vaughan | May 2016

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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1959 Citroen 2CV

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1959 2CV
$1,295-$22,750
1959 Citroen 2CV Base Price : $1,295

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
93.30 in.
2 cyl., 22.88 CID., 9.00hp
$1,200 - $1,200
93.30 in.
2 cyl., 25.87 CID., 12.00hp
$1,200 - $1,200
2 cyl., 25.87 CID., 12.00hp
94.40 in.
4 cyl., 25.94 CID., 12.00hp
$1,295 - $1,295
93.30 in.
2 cyl., 25.87 CID., 12.00hp
94.40 in.
2 cyl., 25.94 CID., 12.00hp
$1,300 - $1,300
93.30 in.
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 26.00hp
93.30 in.
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 26.00hp
93.30 in.
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 28.00hp
2 cyl., 36.74 CID., 28.50hp

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