2cv Concept Hidden Roof

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2cv concept hidden roof. The roof could also be lifted up so a hat could be worn while driving. Deux chevaux literally two horses from the tax horsepower rating was an economy car produced by the french automaker citroën from 1948 to 1990. 2 hooks above the b post for the roof securement are attached. In finland the 2cv is known as rättisitikka finnish for rag citroën because of its canvas roof.
Outside france the 2cv s most common nickname today is the duck which seemed to be endorsed by citroën which released a stuffed toy animal in the 1980s representing a duck with citroën on its side and 2cv under its right foot. Using no more than 3 liters of gas to travel 100 km the 2cv was great for two peasants to travel to market on unpaved roads. It wasn t until the government disbanded this plan that the 2cv could come back to fulfill its original vision though revised with a redesigned steel body aluminum was too expensive at this point steel tubed seats with rubber support instead of roof mounted hammocks and a 375cc air cooled flat twin engine producing nine horsepower and. Cotton material black outside closing.
This style was originally used for syrup making factories where the. Citroën would keep the 2cv in production from 1948 to 1990 over 5 million were built in various configurations and today they remain one of the best loved french cars of all time. The car went from being viewed as the ultimate in austerity to becoming a. Using no more than 3 liters of gas to travel 100 km the 2cv was great for two peasants to travel to market on unpaved roads.
While windows may very well indicate an upper loft or living space this wasn t traditionally the case with this design. With a top speed of 40 mph the 2cv had an engine that displaced 375cc produced 9hp from its two cylinders and was air cooled. The citroën 2cv french. A farm cart and the citroën 2cv legend has it that the germ of the idea that would become the citroën 2cv was sown in the mind of the vice president and the citroën 2cv remained in production for 42 years and was made in a number of countries including britain portugal chile and argentina as well as in france.
The roof could also be lifted up so a hat could be worn while driving. Dec 12 2019 explore walker workshop s board hidden gutters followed by 142 people on pinterest. That must be adapted. Monitor roofs make use of the pent roof concept with the distinct feature of a raised narrow structure along the center that has windows on both sides.
Citroen 2cv 6 charleston. The roof was made of a waterproof fabric that could be rolled up to allow that transportation of large items and even livestock. With a top speed of 40 mph the 2cv had an engine that displaced 375cc produced 9hp from its two cylinders and was air cooled. The old bodies have one about 20mm deeper cross beam.