Little Book Of Citroen 2CV

Author: Ellie Charleston, Hardbound, 126 Pages, ISBN: 9781907803437, 1st Edition, 2012

LITTLE BOOK OF CITROEN 2CV

Little Book of Citroen 2CV looks at the history of this unusual vehicle from its pre-war conception through to the last car to roll off of the production line in 1990.

This affectionate tribute explains how the 2CV was intended to be a lightweight cheap car for farmers but came to spawn many derivatives, including a four wheel drive version and numerous kit cars built on the 2CV chassis.

Though the car was often the butt of jokes and given derogatory names such as a "dustbin on wheels" it was manufactured for more than 40 years and nearly four million were produced. It even topped the poll of favourite Bond cars!

Little Book of Citroen 2CV provides a brief but fascinating look at this enduring .motoring icon which has become something of a cult car With its unique and quirky design