I've seen quite a few interesting cars scattered about Minneapolis; this 2CV is probably one of my favorites, though. I realize I've shot a couple 2CVs before, but I love finding them. They're so quirky, so fascinating. Unlike a classic Beetle, which is nice in its own right, these Citroens often go unnoticed by non car folks. I'm not sure whether I like that or not.
Like the white one, and two-tone yellow and black one I shot, this is also a Charleston. And, like my earlier findings, this one is superb condition both inside and out. The condition doesn't really surprise me to be honest, as people who own these things in the US tend to be car nuts who know what they have.
The paint, as well as fit and finish on this example is spectacular. No rust (obviously), no dings and dents, and best of all, nary a scratch on its body. Like the other examples I've shot, this one, too, had all of its trim and badges intact.
Likewise, the interior was in excellent shape. The gauges were perfect, the interior suffered from no rips or tears, the steering wheel had all of its texture left; hell it didn't appear that this 2CV was a daily driver, even.
I can not verify what year this particular model is, but whatever the case may be, it sure is a well-kept example. Despite it's slowness (Deux Cheveaux: two horsepower), I still want one of these little guys. Parts are not too common in the states, but I'm sure it'd be relatively easy to work on. Plus, it probably gets excellent gas mileage, too.
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Colin, this is a great car... there are parts sources on the west coast, and there was a specialist in Lorane, Oregon (south of Eugene, out in the middle of nowhere) at one time.
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