Tag Archives: 2CV

2CV postcard at Keck’s

If you happen to be in  Vieux Vichy (France), remember to visit KECK’s Nature shop, and pick-up one of the custom-made postcards of a 2CV AK250.    

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2CV Sahara

Living in Switzerland there are two things I came to appreciate and respect. First, the disruptive force of weather. Born in Holland, I obviously have some natural respect for

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Artwork on a mug

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Papercraft – 2CV Charleston

The first 2CV Charleston came on the market in the period 1979/1981. It was inspired by Art-Deco two colour styles 1920s Citroën model colour schemes.  Initially introduced as a limited edition (red-black) it became a standard model in 1981. For about EUR … Continue reading

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2CV – Retro?

Is the 2CV making a return? There are rumours circulating about a retro 2CV, following the retro MINI and the retro Fiat 500. You can downlod a – maybe too simple – paper model here.    

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2CV Pick-up

The 2CV Pickup. Maninly used by the Royal Navy, aboard HMS Bulwark and Albion in the late 1950s and early 1960s,and transported on and off the ships by helicopter. The pick-up truck version was used for pioneering Royal Marine helicopter carrier amphibious … Continue reading

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Paper Tie

Siebren (our son, at the time I write this almost 5) sometimes – well, often actually – just takes a pair of scissors, tape and start building. One time his ‘assilo’ (pre-school) teacher told us that he does not like … Continue reading

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2CV Dolly

The Dolly versions were released in 1985, with two-tone paintwork in original colour combinations, such as vanilla and grey, green and black, and red and grey. Victims of their success, the èDolliesî also became standard production Citroens.

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27 July 1990 at 4 o’clock; the end of an era

The 2 CV production line in France closed in February 1989. With lifetime sales of 3,868,633 units, the last 2 CV came out of the Mangualde plant in Portugal on 27 July 1990 – at 4 oçclock. This marked the … Continue reading

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