The Citroën 2CV is one of the most intriguing cars of all time. But is it also one of the best? That’s the case Chris Harris puts forward in his video this week.
A little about the car before you watch the clip. The 2CV was built from 1948–1990 and ended with an estimated production run of 5,114,996 vehicles. At launch it was offered with a 375cc air-cooled flat twin cylinder engine producing a whopping 9hp at 3500rpm. Over the years power ballooned to 29hp at 5750rpm thanks to the eventual arrival at a 602cc flat twin.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a 4-speed manual gearbox with a shift pattern designed for convenience rather than convention.
The 2CV stands out like a beacon today due its basic nature. You get the feeling that it probably still stood out for similar reasons 66 years ago when it was first released. Undeniably, though, the 2CV makes people smile and for that, and a host of other reasons, it has made the motoring world better for its existence.
If you know anyone that owns a 2CV and you think they would let AUSmotive do a Drive Thru review please let us know.