Registration No: FTS 72W
Chassis No: AZKA0069KA1277
MOT: July 2024

• Extensive restoration recently completed by marque specialists 2CV City
• Numerous new and renovated parts
• Just 79,500 recorded and believed genuine mileage
• Desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive example
• Worthy of close inspection!

The development of Citroën's ever-charming Deux Chevaux dates back to 1936, ie a couple of years after the company had been rescued by Michelin. It was intended to motorise the large number of French farmers still relying on horses and carts, and it was research carried out amongst France's largely rural population that determined the following unique design brief: a low-priced, rugged 'umbrella on four wheels' that would enable four peasants to drive 110lb of farm goods to market at 31mph in clogs and via muddy, unpaved roads; including transporting eggs across a ploughed field without breaking them. Production was delayed by WWII, but began in 1948, following which 3,872,583 2CVs were manufactured via 11 factories across the world (including one in Slough, England) between 1948 and 1990, by when the ageing design had been defeated by contemporary legislation.

Manufactured in 1981 in right-hand drive and supplied new to the United Kingdom, the 2CV offered was first registered in the United Kingdom in January of that year. Passing through three keepers who are understood to have resided in Scotland before travelling to inhabit Yorkshire, the current registered owner acquired the Citroen in 2016, with the 2CV since being provided with a comprehensive restoration by marque specialists 2CV City. The bodyshell was provided with a full restoration with a new chassis, floorpan, and bulkhead, and repainted inside and out in the Jade Green paintwork as presented. The engine and gearbox were assessed and deemed ready for refitment once serviced with a new electronic ignition fitted.

The braking system and suspension were overhauled with numerous new parts and new wheels and tyres supplied all around. The interior was fully re-trimmed with freshly upholstered seats and a new hood, and an original jack included in the boot. Fresh from restoration, ‘FTS 72W’ presents very well, with the 2CV starting readily and running well during our photography session. Due to be supplied with an MOT certificate in time for sale, the Citroen is offered with 79,500 recorded and believed genuine miles shown on the odometer. Accompanied by a few previous MOTs and pre-restoration images as well as a current V5C document showing five former keepers. Worthy of close inspection!

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452