Greetings from, the USA. Years ago I waa the proud owner of a 2CV truckette. It's features were an odd cross between the two cars you are featuring, It had the older style bonnett and no dash but it has a speedo in front of the wheel and wipers with no dash bulge. It had a great clockwork turn signal that I loved. Very rusty; cost $350. Original bill of sale came with six square windows in the van sides. (#10 extra each.) The only vehicle, other than my Mahari which never required service. Once took a 1000 mile rip for $12 in gas. Lasted me for five years before the chassis broke and those lovely round pedals sank to the floor, Hemmings lists about 20 for sale heere at 16-25K. One early one for $3,750 and a Mehari for $950. I once restored an ID19 Brockoway Grey with whit top and orange velour seats and orang singl lug wheels. Love your videos.
It was really weird weather that day with extremely flat light and I had a camera malfunction so I just had to embrace the footage and make the best of it
It is cool to see how Citroen changed and improved these cars over the years according to the improvement in the lifestyle(which the 2CV likely had a big part in) and to improve on the original design.
Not all changes were improvements. The front doors of 70s and 80s cars were badly designed, they bend at higher wind speeds as the hinges (knee breakers) don't have the upper strength of the rear hinged coach doors, remember they are called COACH DOORS, never use the 's' word. Also the late sliding seat mechanism is a moisture trap that rusts the floor faster. I suspect later seats have steel not alloy frames. The alternator drive is another klutz. All in all the 1963 looks to be the 'sweet spot' year. there is a 500cc piston/barrel kit that gives the 18hp 425 a bit more power, 100 kph on the flat ( see Valentin Riant).
@@rogerhudson9732 I agree that's why I own a 63 although wouldn't want it any faster she will cruise at 90kph all day and I agree suicide doors are awesome 😂
Hi Oliver, Looking at the two 2CV’s is very interesting! Our 2CV has the same interior as Tetanus, and the same exterior as Jolene...moving on to the engine our 2CV has the same one as Tetanus... So I think your correct that it’s been in a crash and it’s just had a 63’ body put on a 59’ chassis ...the only thing different on the interior is the speedo! Hope this makes sense😂 William Mindriven Car Club!
Hi Oliver, can there possibly be another 2cv that is as or more patinated (rusty all over) than this little beauty. How did that happen all over, I physically winced when you operated the bonnet on Tetanus, the squeak of dry metal on metal, surely he deserves just a tiny bit of WD40 on the catch . 😂 I personally love those old deckchair type seats, the frame exposed and the material stretched tight. In my opinion you could have put in some more period seats in Jolene, albeit not quite as radical as tetanus or the the little van. However each to his own and I totally respect your choice. What curious little cars 2cv’s are, really don’t believe there are two truly alike. Fantastic.👍🏻🇳🇱 Ps have I got the tricolore the right way round?
Yes it's functionally identical to the the 18hp although it probably won't make quite as much heat and tetanus doesn't have heater tubes fitted at the moment
Hi liking your Work, I have the opportunity to get a 2cv , its between a 59 , 425 ex museum, solid chassis with new brakes and wiring loom or a 66 Azam with a rebuilt 602 engine fitted again good solid car , but even after your videos can't decide I guess because my heart is with the 59 car but the 66 probably more usable, what do you think 🤔 cheers
The 59 isn't really daily usable but a great fun car and I like 60s cars but the only 602 that should ever be fitted would be an M4 as fitting the the ami6 and Azam 6 from Belgium. The 2cv6 engine just isn't as sweet
@@OliverPickard cheers Oliver , I suspect it is a modern 2cv engine but will find out , it will not be an every day car for me , or intended for any long journeys, just the occasional high day and holiday so am veering towards the ripple bonnet , if you had the choice of one or other which would it be ? And price wise is £ 7000 for the Azam or £9000 about right in UK?
Le triomphe de la modestie qui se resume dans cette auto remarquable que les français ont adopté au cour des années afin de les déplacer dans leur multiple voyages.
Me gusta su sencillez.
Votre passion pour les 2cv fait vraiment plaisir vue de France 🇫🇷 merci et bravo 👏
Merci
@@OliverPickard je vous en prie ! continuer à nous présenter de si jolie deuch c'est cool 😎
Greetings from, the USA. Years ago I waa the proud owner of a 2CV truckette. It's features were an odd cross between the two cars you are featuring, It had the older style bonnett and no dash but it has a speedo in front of the wheel and wipers with no dash bulge. It had a great clockwork turn signal that I loved. Very rusty; cost $350. Original bill of sale came with six square windows in the van sides. (#10 extra each.) The only vehicle, other than my Mahari which never required service. Once took a 1000 mile rip for $12 in gas. Lasted me for five years before the chassis broke and those lovely round pedals sank to the floor, Hemmings lists about 20 for sale heere at 16-25K. One early one for $3,750 and a Mehari for $950. I once restored an ID19 Brockoway Grey with whit top and orange velour seats and orang singl lug wheels. Love your videos.
What camera filter did you use?
It was really weird weather that day with extremely flat light and I had a camera malfunction so I just had to embrace the footage and make the best of it
@@OliverPickard The effect was far better than the sound early on. Tetanus seems a great survivor.
Great video Oliver. Learning lots about my 57’ 👍
It is cool to see how Citroen changed and improved these cars over the years according to the improvement in the lifestyle(which the 2CV likely had a big part in) and to improve on the original design.
Thank you!
Not all changes were improvements. The front doors of 70s and 80s cars were badly designed, they bend at higher wind speeds as the hinges (knee breakers) don't have the upper strength of the rear hinged coach doors, remember they are called COACH DOORS, never use the 's' word. Also the late sliding seat mechanism is a moisture trap that rusts the floor faster. I suspect later seats have steel not alloy frames. The alternator drive is another klutz.
All in all the 1963 looks to be the 'sweet spot' year. there is a 500cc piston/barrel kit that gives the 18hp 425 a bit more power, 100 kph on the flat ( see Valentin Riant).
@@rogerhudson9732 I agree that's why I own a 63 although wouldn't want it any faster she will cruise at 90kph all day and I agree suicide doors are awesome 😂
Hi Oliver,
Looking at the two 2CV’s is very interesting!
Our 2CV has the same interior as Tetanus, and the same exterior as Jolene...moving on to the engine our 2CV has the same one as Tetanus...
So I think your correct that it’s been in a crash and it’s just had a 63’ body put on a 59’ chassis ...the only thing different on the interior is the speedo!
Hope this makes sense😂
William
Mindriven Car Club!
It's funny I have another friend with a 63 with 61 bits and engine haha I thought you might recognise that back drop
The Oliver Pickard I don’t know the back drop, there are plenty of lakes in Creuse 😂
Hi Oliver, can there possibly be another 2cv that is as or more patinated (rusty all over) than this little beauty. How did that happen all over, I physically winced when you operated the bonnet on Tetanus, the squeak of dry metal on metal, surely he deserves just a tiny bit of WD40 on the catch . 😂
I personally love those old deckchair type seats, the frame exposed and the material stretched tight. In my opinion you could have put in some more period seats in Jolene, albeit not quite as radical as tetanus or the the little van. However each to his own and I totally respect your choice. What curious little cars 2cv’s are, really don’t believe there are two truly alike. Fantastic.👍🏻🇳🇱
Ps have I got the tricolore the right way round?
I enjoyed this! Didn't hear you mention the heaters.... Does the 59 have a heater?
Yes it's functionally identical to the the 18hp although it probably won't make quite as much heat and tetanus doesn't have heater tubes fitted at the moment
@@OliverPickard Thanks Oliver.... Also, I loved the filming style of this one, the vintage sepia style filter made it feel very classic and warming.
Thank you I was trying to make the intro feel like an early 60s french advert but don't have any UA-cam friendly Jazz haha
@@OliverPickard no, I think you nailed it actually... Very nostalgic! 👌
Hi liking your
Work, I have the opportunity to get a 2cv , its between a 59 , 425 ex museum, solid chassis with new brakes and wiring loom or a 66 Azam with a rebuilt 602 engine fitted again good solid car , but even after your videos can't decide I guess because my heart is with the 59 car but the 66 probably more usable, what do you think 🤔 cheers
The 59 isn't really daily usable but a great fun car and I like 60s cars but the only 602 that should ever be fitted would be an M4 as fitting the the ami6 and Azam 6 from Belgium. The 2cv6 engine just isn't as sweet
@@OliverPickard cheers Oliver , I suspect it is a modern 2cv engine but will find out , it will not be an every day car for me , or intended for any long journeys, just the occasional high day and holiday so am veering towards the ripple bonnet , if you had the choice of one or other which would it be ? And price wise is £ 7000 for the Azam or £9000 about right in UK?
If it's a 2cv6 the exhaust runs over the engine not down the front. I'd always go for the less messed with car
Ive had an AMI8 and a 2CV Bamboo - i really want an early Dyane! The Dyane is virtually extinct in the UK!
I hope you get it
The grill on the 60s 2CV looks a bit better in my opinion.
Fun comparison. If you ever get a chance to compare your 2CV to a VW Beetle, do it. :)
A test against a stock 63 beetle would be interesting
What's gone wrong with the colour Oliver. Worth redoing for a reupload?
It's intentional
Not what I wanted to read but I won't remove my like click.
Thank you
its a retro effect!
Le triomphe de la modestie qui se resume dans cette auto remarquable que les français ont adopté au cour des années afin de les déplacer dans leur multiple voyages.
The piece here is called a valence.
Having background "dirge" noise is very distracting - loose it!
Very arty! Great information, Thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you Joseph!