What is deux chevaux?

A lollopy, characterful, ancient Citroen that has become legend. Produced between 1948 and 1990 (yes, that really is 42 years of production), the 2CV (deux-cheveaux or ‘two horses’) was originally conceived in the late Thirties as a rugged, useful, affordable car.

Was the Citroen 2CV sold in the US?

Citroen exported very few of the Ami’s to the USA – most of them were probably sold here between 1963 and 1968 in both sedan and wagon versions. Although trim and body items are getting difficult to find (even in France), most of the mechanical parts are identical to those used on the 2CV and are readily available.

When did the Citroen 2CV come out in France?

The time was known as “Les années grises” or “the grey years” in France. Citroën unveiled the car at the Paris Salon on 7 October 1948.

How many horsepower does a Citroen 2CV have?

602 cc H2 air-cooled 29 hp (22 kW). The Citroën 2CV (French: deux chevaux or deux chevaux-vapeur, pronounced [dø ʃ (ə)vo (vapœʁ)], lit. “two steam horses”, “two tax horsepower “) is an air-cooled front-engine, front-wheel-drive economy car introduced at the 1948 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile and manufactured by Citroën for model years 1948–1990.

Why was the Citroen 2CV called the bicephale?

Another very different double front-ended, four-wheel drive (but not at the same time) 2CV, the 1952 Citroën Cogolin, also known as the Bicéphale, was built for the French Fire Service—the Sapeur-Pompiers. This was meant to enable the car to drive into a narrow position and away again without having to turn.

What kind of car is a 1966 Citroen 2CV?

Up for sale is a beautiful 1966 Citroen 2CV. The vehicle was fully restored eight years ago and bears the paint and interior trim… More Citroen 2CV6 | 602cc | Top condition | 1987 Highlights – 602cc 2-cylinder engine – Very good condition – New black roll top – Luxurious…