Citroen 250

[rich 36]

If somebody wanted One of these badly enough,

were might he begin looking?






donsearprotectorsagainsttiradeofabuse

Edited by rich 36 on Sunday 3rd June 16:07

[Simes205]

Try here...www.2cvgb.org.uk...also Belgium and Dutch Ebay...french projects are quite expensive.

My dad's bought this restoration project 1958 2CVAZ - ripple bonnet, 425cc 6V a couple of years ago. Quite a lot of work to do, has a new chassis and a completely new braking system but body is still off. Interesting project!



Spotted this 250 at last months Breakfast club, very restored!!




You could also have a look for the Acadiane....based on the Dyane.

Edited by Simes205 on Sunday 3rd June 21:50

[odyssey2200]

Start by trying to find an owners club.

[rich 36]

Not much on the owners club so far,
they seem a little shy given the activity on the forums I've looked at today.

I don't expect to see one on Autotrader
(well I have looked)

Simons Dad has a lot of patience, can we see the end result

Richard

[Jderh]

My friend is looking to get one a his first car but is unaware of how hard they are to find. I do agree that you should try contacting an owners club, theyre usually very helpful.

[rich 36]

I've looked at a couple of the obvious titles

theres a collection of enthusiasts
'Pompey puddleducks'


none of them so far, have contacted me though.

I mean you'd think they'd be grateful of the attention,



Like th LR owners

[alfa-chris]

look for it in France

e.g. www.novaweb.fr

sometimes there are nice cars for good prices.

[Coco H]

Fabulous cars and so much fun - our 2cv was from local free ads

[rich 36]

Agree Coco'


We've had both the 2CV and the Diane' although doesn't look quite as good,

both a laugh though

[rich 36]

Fascinating search but not found my 1950's car yet

but this was suprising all the same





1983 Citroen Acadiane
French import, left hand drive
Sound original chassis, no rust
Good condition generally, a few minor bumps and scrapes (from France!)
123 electronic ignition
Tax exp 30/06/07
MOT due 15/06/07

Spare Ami8 engine and gearbox
Drives very well and totally reliable

Suprising as in still in One piece,
not bad achievement for a bit of French tin

[Simes205]

rich 36 said:

Simons Dad has a lot of patience, can we see the end result

I think he has! He's running a 1953 Austin Somerset also which has just received a bit more attention.
My parents live in France and there is a large following out there for these....although quite expensive, parts are still available from specialists.

Current state of my fathers one is new chassis built up, suspension stripped and re-assembled new bearings etc. Brakes on.
Dampers are being rebuilt at the mo' etc...but there's no rush
Engine is still out....Body is off and awaiting further welding. The metal is thinner than a coke can.

Ever thought about a Mehari?

[Justayellowbadge]

How about this, was on fleabay a couple of years ago. Citroen body on an Esprit chassis and running gear.

[Simes205]

Justayellowbadge said:

How about this, was on fleabay a couple of years ago. Citroen body on an Esprit chassis and running gear.

I think I saw that in this months PPC mag.

[rich 36]

THAT is just so wrong I love it,



Moving on....


What is a mehari?

[williamp]

2CV's are terrible things. Now a Citroen Meharis. Those are great. I've always wanted one of those.

[rich 36]

THAT is just so wrong I love it,



Moving on....


What is a mehari?

[alfa-chris]

rich 36 said:

What is a mehari?

voilá

[rich 36]

No,no,

Stone cold now.

I'm not tooling round' in one of those, it looks like the product of a diseased mind,

Which given its background is to be expected, did you notice the one I found was in French white......

[Simes205]

They are pretty cool actually, expensive these days...popular in the south of France, my girlfriend wants one.
Based upon on a Dyane chassis and a 652cc engine. Fibreglass tub etc...

Edited by Simes205 on Tuesday 5th June 23:11