1965 Citroen 2CV Sahara

Lot: 254

Sold for (£): 68,200

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Offered for sale is a 0.85L 1965 Citroen 2CV Sahara manual. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 80 / 135.

Classic Car Auctions says:

Enormously rare, twin-engined, twin gearbox, 4X4, 2CV "Sahara"...

Two 425cc Engines, two tanks, two gearboxes
Hand-built. 694 produced and believed to be 1 of only 100 left
First registered in Nigeria and imported in 1981
Driven back from Nigeria by the first owner through the Sahara desert
A full, body-off restoration in 2012
Internationally sought after. Recent auction results $142,500 (2012) $192,717 (2016)

Lot Details

Registration:	FEA 235C	RHD/LHD:	Left Hand Drive
Year:	1965	Engine size:	0.85L
Make:	Citroen	Odometer reading (miles):
Model:	2CV Sahara	MOT expiry:
Warranted:	No	Chassis number:	AZ0757

Vendor Condition Report

Overall:

80 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork:		Glass:
Paint:		Chrome:
Trim:

Remarks

Subjected to a comprehensive body-off restoration in 2012.

Interior

Door-cards:		Carpets:
Seating:		Headlining:
Dashboard:		Boot:

Remarks

Red seating with removable rear bench and full length folding roof.

Engine

Components:		Starting:
Appearance:		Running:

Remarks

Supplied with an additional engine and replacement crankshaft and crankcase halves

Transmission

Gears:		Drive-shaft:
Clutch:

Remarks

With front and rear mounted gearboxes with hydraulic clutches and one floor mounted gear selector operating both gearboxes.

Running Gear

Axles:		Chassis:
Suspension:		Bearings:
Brakes:		Wheels/Tyres:

Remarks

Recently fitted with the freshly painted,correct metric size wheels and new tryres

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Vehicle History

Remarks

Car is supplied with the original registration document from Nigeria, several photos of the car during it's trip across the Sahara desert, and owners manual.

About the 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 its 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.

	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 Every-day 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