1952 CITROËN 2CV TOUR AUTO - Lot 100

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1952 CITROËN 2CV TOUR AUTO - Lot 100
1952 CITROËN 2CV TOUR AUTO “Tour Auto 2018 with François Allain” • Vehicle registration: French • Chassis number: 27927 • A historic tribute to the 1951 Tour Auto, in which the official Citroën team—composed of Jean Degorces and André Chene—participated. • A major project carried out in partnership with François Allain, Michelin, and Optic 2000. • Actually competed in the 2018 Tour Auto, finishing 79th in the regularity classification, driven by François Allain and his co-driver Robert Puyal. • Complete restoration and custom preparation carried out by the 2CV Méhari Club Cassis, following its discovery in a barn in 2017. The car had been owned by the same owner since 1958. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1948, the Citroën 2CV epitomizes the quintessential people’s car. Designed to bring motorization to postwar rural France, it stands out—in its rare Type A variant from the early years of production—for its 375 cm³ engine producing 9 chevaux, its long soft top that exposes the entire passenger compartment, and its famous metallic gray paint. This early version is also characterized by the absence of a visible trunk lid. The car on display has a particularly remarkable history, both in terms of heritage and motorsports. In 2017, the 2CV Méhari Club Cassis acquired this car, which was discovered in a barn after having been kept by the same owner since 1958. The goal of the project is to pay tribute to Citroën’s official participation in the 1951 Tour Auto, when the brand entered its brand-new 2CV Type A, driven by Jean Degorces and André Chene. That first adventure unfortunately ended in a retirement. Determined to “complete the unfinished 1951 tour,” the 2CV Méhari Club Cassis teamed up with journalist and host François Allain, a great connoisseur of the model, as well as with renowned partners such as Michelin and Optic 2000. Restored and prepared by specialists in Cassis, this Type A has been technically upgraded to meet the demands of such a challenge. Its modest original 9-chevaux engine has been replaced with a powertrain from a Citroën Ami 6, producing around 20 chevaux, to provide performance better suited to road driving. Entered in the 2018 Tour Auto with François Allain at the wheel and Robert Puyal as co-driver, the car successfully rose to the challenge and crossed the finish line, securing a remarkable 79th place in the regularity classification. As an anecdote, the agility and lightness of this little Citroën reportedly even allowed the crew to overtake a Ford GT40 while driving through a village, taking advantage of the speed bumps to make the difference! This meticulous restoration and specialized preparation allow the car to be enjoyed to the fullest at historic events, while preserving the aesthetic authenticity of this veteran of French motoring. This 1952 Citroën 2CV Type A offers its future owner the opportunity to take part in the fabulous adventure of the Tour Auto behind the wheel of one of the most popular and iconic French cars in automotive history. Citroën 2CV Type A – 1952 “Tour Auto 2018 with François Allain” • Registration document: French • Chassis number: 27927 • A historic tribute to the 1951 Tour Auto, in which the official Citroën crew—comprising Jean Degorces and André Chene—took part. • A major project carried out in partnership with François Allain, Michelin, and Optic 2000. • The car competed in the 2018 Tour Auto, finishing 79th in the regularity classification, driven by François Allain and his co-driver Robert Puyal. • Fully restored and customized by the 2CV Méhari Club Cassis, following its discovery in a barn in 2017. The car had been owned by the same owner since 1958. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1948, the Citroën 2CV epitomizes the people’s car par excellence. Designed to bring motorization to postwar rural France, this rare Type A variant from the early years of production is distinguished by its 375 cm³ engine producing 9 chevaux, its long soft top that reveals the entire passenger compartment, and its famous metallic gray paint. This early version is also characterized by the absence of a visible trunk lid. The car on display boasts a particularly remarkable history, both in terms of heritage and motorsport. In 2017, the 2CV Méhari Club Cassis acquired this car, which was discovered in a barn after having been kept by the same owner since 1958. The aim of the project is to pay tribute to Citroën’s official participation in the 1951 Tour Auto, when the brand entered its brand-new 2CV Type
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