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- 1959 Citroën 2CV 'Ripple'
1959 Citroën 2CV 'Ripple'
Lot Number 135
1959 Citroën 2CV 'Ripple'
A lovely example of France's well loved classic.
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Sand Beige -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
238 XUL -
ODOMETER READING
900 Miles
SUMMARY
A lovely example of France's well loved classic.
DESCRIPTION
- Interior and exterior freshly painted on, what is described as, a solid shell
- Finished in Sand Beige with the dashboard, engine and ancillaries in Maroon. Very pleasing
- Fitted with retrimmed seats and a new carpet set along with a new set of wheels and tyres
- During 2013, the mechanicals were rebuilt by Sparrow Automotive to the tune of £1,500
- Recently in a private collection and now surplus to requirements. Good history file
- The most intelligent application of minimalism ever to succeed as a car - LJK Setright on the Citroën 2CV
- 900 miles since restoration
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 135
- Make
- CITROEN
- Model
- 2CV
- Variant
- Ripple
- Registration Number
- 238 XUL
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1912316
- Engine Number
- 02636987
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Sand Beige
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- 07496 556325
- simon@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACT
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
82 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Completely rust free, a few minor dents, the entire shell has been repainted inside and out, the vinyl soft top is in great condition. New wheels and tyres.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Interior is in excellent condition, recovered seats, new carpets
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The 425cc engine was professionally rebuilt by a 2CV specialist in 2013, and has covered only a few hundred miles since then. Prior to this rebuild, in 2011 the mileage stood at 40, 000 km. The car runs and drives faultlessly.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
Previous enthusiast owners. Has receipts for mechanical/engine overhaul in 2013.
Restoration Notes
Full engine/ mechanical overhaul in 2013 by a 2cv specialist.
Import Notes
Built at the Forest factory in Belgium in 1959, then imported to the UK in April 1970, and has subsequently been converted to right-hand drive.
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- CONSIGNOR
- 07496 556325
- simon@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTVehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
