With the participation of 33 Citroën 2CV and derivates, approximately 2 000 miles were travelled, crossing the brasilian states of Ceará, Maranhão and Rio Grande do Norte. Our beloved Citroën 2CV successfully went beyond all obstacles – unpaved roads, river crossings, parks, beaches, dunes …

Even exhausted and tired after this long journey, the participants didn’t hide the happiness of another overcomed challenge.

The 33 pilots, about 85 team members and the little but mighty Citroën 2CV returned to their homes, bringing along stories and memories of an unforgettable tour through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Brazil.

Photos: Citroën Brazil

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Time to get ready for Christmas and get gifts for the Citroën 2CV enthusiasts!

Start browsing 2CV Fan Shop or 2CV Fan Designer Shop and get ready for the next weekend!

The 19th World Meeting of Citroën 2CV Friends / 19^e Rencontre Mondiale des Amis de la 2CV will open the doors next Tuesday 26 July and will end 31 July. Around 6000 examples of the Citroën 2Cv and derivates are expected, more than 5300 have already pre-registered.

Every two years in a diferent country, the Rencontre Mondiale des Amis de la 2CV attracts participants and Citroën 2CV enthusiasts from all over the world. This year event, held near Salbris in Central France promises to be the biggest yet.

by Lindsay Porter, Veloce Publishing Ltd
Paperback • 26.7×20.8×2.3 cm • 272 pages • ISBN: 978-1903706442

If you have a Citroën 2CV and want to restore it, this is an highly recommended book for you.

This book – How to restore Citroën 2CV – is without doubt a very comprehensive guide to restoring the Citroën 2CV. Each section has very detailed step-by-step descriptions and loads of photos and illustrations, mainly color ones.

There is so much detail and excellent photographs that provided you have the mechanical and welding skills there isn’t a Citroën 2CV that can’t be restored using this book – How to restore Citroën 2CV.

How to restore Citroën 2CV covers all aspects of restoration including bodywork, interior trim, mechanical and electrical components. Also routine maintenance is not forgotten.

Chapter 4 Sample

This book – How to restore Citroën 2CV – is extremely useful, particularly if you have never restored a Citroën 2CV before. How to restore Citroën 2CV is a must-have Citroën 2CV book for your garage shelf and will offer assistance and help with every Citroën 2CV project from full restoration to routine repair and maintenance.

Table of contents:

Introduction & acknowledgments
Foreword
Chapter 1. Safety first!
Chapter 2. Tools, equipment & spares
Chapter 3. Servicing & maintenance
Chapter 4. Engine & ancillaries
Chapter 5. Transmission repairs & replacement
Chapter 6. Brakes, rear wheel bearings & oil seals
Chapter 7. Suspension, steering, wheels & tyres
Chapter 8. Electrics
Chapter 9. Interior
Chapter 10. Chassis
Chapter 11. Bodywork
Appendix 1. Identification details – ‘A-type’ vehicles from 1963
Appendix 2. Specifications
Appendix 3. Clubs, specialists & suppliers
Index

More information about the book How to restore Citroën 2CV @ amazon.co.uk

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It is time to prepare the wake up of these hibernated Citroën 2CV – Deux Chevaux from their slumber of winter, in order to return in shape for the summer tours.

For a smooth wake up we give you 3 basic tips to put a Citroën 2CV – Deux Chevaux back to work:

1. Battery: check load and recharge
Ok! You forget to disconnect the battery cables before winter and the battery lost the load. You can start the engine using a backup battery and cables, but it is not funny if the engine stops and you need to do the connections again. So it is best to recharge the battery to full load. And don’t forget, next time disconnect the battery cables.

2. Ignition plugs: clean or replace
Even with the battery at full load you can have faulty ignition. A likely cause may be dirty or damaged plugs. It is important to verify that the poles of the plugs are not dirty and if the gap is still the correct one. In some cases the best is to replace the plugs for new ones.

3. Petrol: Check level and top
Ok, OK! Everything is okay but engine does not start! Have you checked petrol level? The petrol that you filled during the winter may have evaporated itself. You need to fill up again.

These are 3 basic and simple tips for a soft wake up at the first turn of the key.

If you need further help related to Citroën 2CV maintenance and service we recommend you the Citroën 2CV Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual (Service & repair manuals)

This film tells the story of a FC Barcelona supporter who, to bring some luck to his team, drives his car 50 times a day around the stadium of FC Barcelona.

And what a big surprise: The home of Johan is neither more nor less than our beloved Citroen 2CV – Deux Chevaux!

Here is the Trailer of this movie.

Very interesting is also a short documentary from the studios FC Walvisch where it is described the process of capturing all those little sounds that give life and character to the Citroen 2CV – Deux Chevaux.

The solution was around the corner: to bring the Citroen 2CV – Deux Chevaux to the recording studio!

Johan Primero sound design from Johan Primero on Vimeo.

During one week he published via his Twitter account his top ten list of favorite cars.

Matt Hardigree and the folks at Jalopnik organized the list and added some insight into what each pick reveals about The Captain.

According to then William Shatner was not only a cool person on-screen but he’s also awesome in real life. The proof are the ten cars that he chose.

The list started 29 March with our beloved Citroën 2CV. What great pick to start with!

10. Citroën 2CV
What It Says About Shatner: The 2CV is a bit of a shibboleth among car enthusiasts. This choice shows that he’s a car guy with classic tastes and an appreciation for oddball culture. Also, he likes French things, and that’s always charming.

(source Jalopnik)

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