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BROOKLANDS GOLD PORTFOLIOS Contains fully illustrated articles reprinted from the world’s leading automotive magazines, including road tests, driving impressions, specs, technical data, model reports and comparison tests. We owe the basic concept of the 2CV to Pierre Boulanger, the man appointed to manage Citroen’s affairs after the company was taken over by Michelin in the mid-1930s. The car very nearly appeared in 1939, but the outbreak of War caused production to be suspended. The cars then on the assembly lines were scrapped, although a couple of prototypes were salted away during the War years and can now be seen in French museums. The 1939 car would undoubtedly have created a sensation in the motoring world, but there can be little doubt that the refined and reworked version which finally was launched in 1948 was a much better machine. Its success spread far beyond the agricultural community at whom it was aimed, and the 2CV’s appeal as basic transport earned it enormous sales worldwide. Some 25 years after its introduction, the car took on a new lease of life when the fuel scares of the 1970s caused buyers everywhere to seek cars which were cheap to run. Citroen responded by marketing the 2CV as a chic answer to this new need and they succeeded brilliantly. However, the 1970s were also the age of increasing concern over safety in motor vehicles. The 2CV could not be made to meet new regulations without major and costly re-engineering which would have destroyed much of its essential character. So it was that production was halted at the beginning of the 1990s. By then, the car had been continuous production for well over 40 years. Today, the 2CV stands out as a kind of symbol of Frenchness in the 1950s and 1960s. Like all Citroens, it was eccentric in its way. But it was also eminently practical, and today many owners still recognise its charms. It is certainly not a classic car in the conventional sense, but it would be surprising if our descendants do not look upon it as one of the truly exceptional cars of the 20th century. BROOKLANDS GOLD PORTFOLIOS Contains fully illustrated articles reprinted from the world’s leading automotive magazines, including road tests, driving impressions, specs, technical data, model reports and comparison tests. We owe the basic concept of the 2CV to Pierre Boulanger, the man appointed to manage Citroen’s affairs after the company was taken over by Michelin in the mid-1930s. The car very nearly appeared in 1939, but the outbreak of War caused production to be suspended. The cars then on the assembly lines were scrapped, although a couple of prototypes were salted away during the War years and can now be seen in French museums. The 1939 car would undoubtedly have created a sensation in the motoring world, but there can be little doubt that the refined and reworked version which finally was launched in 1948 was a much better machine. Its success spread far beyond the agricultural community at whom it was aimed, and the 2CV’s appeal as basic transport earned it enormous sales worldwide. Some 25 years after its introduction, the car took on a new lease of life when the fuel scares of the 1970s caused buyers everywhere to seek cars which were cheap to run. Citroen responded by marketing the 2CV as a chic answer to this new need and they succeeded brilliantly. However, the 1970s were also the age of increasing concern over safety in motor vehicles. The 2CV could not be made to meet new regulations without major and costly re-engineering which would have destroyed much of its essential character. So it was that production was halted at the beginning of the 1990s. By then, the car had been continuous production for well over 40 years. Today, the 2CV stands out as a kind of symbol of Frenchness in the 1950s and 1960s. Like all Citroens, it was eccentric in its way. But it was also eminently practical, and today many owners still recognise its charms. It is certainly not a classic car in the conventional sense, but it would be surprising if our descendants do not look upon it as one of the truly exceptional cars of the 20th century. Additional Info AuthorR.M. ClarkeBindingSOFTBOUNDConditionThis is a NEW BOOKDate of PublicationJanuary 1991In Print / Out of PrintOut of Print availableISBN9781855202221Pages100New or UsedThis is a NEW BOOKReviewsCitroen 2CV 2CV6 375 488 602 1949-1989 ROAD TEST BOOK BROOKLANDSThis product has no reviews yet, however see what our buyers say about our other products…DeliveryBuyer to pay $5.95 S&H for Media Mail in the USA.Free shipping for each additional book shipped to the same address if shipped at the same time using Media Mail.Priority Mail is $9.95 for first book in the USA. On orders of multiple books we will adjust for size and weight. Ask for quote.We will only ship outside of the USA if you contact us before buying. On all orders shipped OUTSIDE the USA there will be a handling charge plus the actual cost of shipping.100% of our books are shipped in boxes to USA addresses.Returns accepted within 30 days. Shipping and handling non-refundable. Citroen 2CV 2CV6 375 488 602 1949-1989 ROAD TEST BOOK BROOKLANDSSKU: B01003#7255 BROOKLANDS GOLD PORTFOLIOS Contains fully illustrated articles reprinted from the world’s leading automotive magazines, including road tests, driving impressions, specs, technical data, model reports and comparison tests. We owe the basic concept of the 2CV to Pierre Boulanger, the man appointed to manage Citroen’s affairs after the company was taken over by Michelin in the mid-1930s. The car very nearly appeared in 1939, but the outbreak of War caused production to be suspended. The cars then on the assembly lines were scrapped, although a couple of prototypes were salted away during the War years and can now be seen in French museums. The 1939 car would undoubtedly have created a sensation in the motoring world, but there can be little doubt that the refined and reworked version which finally was launched in 1948 was a much better machine. Its success spread far beyond the agricultural community at whom it was aimed, and the 2CV’s appeal as basic transport earned it enormous sales worldwide. Some 25 years after its introduction, the car took on a new lease of life when the fuel scares of the 1970s caused buyers everywhere to seek cars which were cheap to run. Citroen responded by marketing the 2CV as a chic answer to this new need and they succeeded brilliantly. However, the 1970s were also the age of increasing concern over safety in motor vehicles. The 2CV could not be made to meet new regulations without major and costly re-engineering which would have destroyed much of its essential character. So it was that production was halted at the beginning of the 1990s. By then, the car had been continuous production for well over 40 years. Today, the 2CV stands out as a kind of symbol of Frenchness in the 1950s and 1960s. Like all Citroens, it was eccentric in its way. But it was also eminently practical, and today many owners still recognise its charms. It is certainly not a classic car in the conventional sense, but it would be surprising if our descendants do not look upon it as one of the truly exceptional cars of the 20th century. AuthorR.M. ClarkeBindingSOFTBOUNDConditionThis is a NEW BOOKDate of PublicationJanuary 1991In Print / Out of PrintOut of Print availableISBN9781855202221Pages100New or UsedThis is a NEW BOOKCitroen 2CV 2CV6 375 488 602 1949-1989 ROAD TEST BOOK BROOKLANDSView more
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