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Citroen Charleston or 2cv

  • 31-10-2010 8:03pm
    #1
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭


    Was looking at two Citroens on Donedeal one is a 2cv Dolly and the other is a Charleston. I am interested in having a look at these. Any advice on which model is best and what to buy or not to buy would be appreciated. Can;t manage to add the pics to boards.:p


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  • #2
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    Well, you'll be killed in any sort of crash in either of them...


  • #3
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    Cheeky sod i am, but are these them?:P
    Which ever of them have the biggest engine:)


    2cvch.jpg

    2cvd.jpg



    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1666920



    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1659900


  • #4
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    Yeah they're the wans , thanks Jimmyw. Bit of madness I know but sure there's all different forms of it. Already have a classic 2.8 that I would eat them up :p but have always had a gra from the simplicity and whacky look of the 2cv:D:D


  • #5
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    Shur we ar all a bit mad sometimes:D.Why not go for it, just watch that your not buying a dud.Wouldnt know about these.

    P.S you've got a 2.8 citroen 2cv, WOW!:D


  • #6
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    A few more for you to whet your appetite:D

    http://www.carandclassic.com/list/15/2cv/


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  • #7
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Max_Damage wrote: »
    Well, you'll be killed in any sort of crash in either of them...

    You'll be killed in any sort of crash in pretty much any classic car...

    Bit of a non-subject around here. We tend not to think about it too much ;)

    Lotus Elan turbo for sale:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lotus-elan-turbo/38336785

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  • #8
    superfly35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 380 ✭✭superfly35


    If I remember correctly there is only 1 engine in those beauty which is 652 cm3. But u should doubled check that.

    I would say get the one with the better body, it rust pretty well.


  • #9
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    superfly35 wrote: »
    If I remember correctly there is only 1 engine in those beauty which is 652 cm3. But u should doubled check that.

    I would say get the one with the better body, it rust pretty well.

    You remember incorrectly i'm afraid :D. Both the Dolly and the Charleston had the 602cc unit.

    The 652cc engine (with electronic ignition) was fitted to the Citroen Visa and the LN/LNA series.


  • #10
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,091 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    unkel wrote: »
    You'll be killed in any sort of crash in pretty much any classic car...
    M-B? Volvo? etc.

    OP, have a look at the video in this post before you buy one!

    Not your ornery onager



  • #11
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    esel wrote: »
    M-B? Volvo? etc.

    OP, have a look at the video in this post before you buy one!
    Hit up the rear end with a truck and nowhere to go, with five or six cars parked in front of me. Oh I'm sure if I had a volvo or similar both me and car would be fine :D:D:D
    Not exactly the kind of help that I needed thanks to 2cv and those who pointed out about engine etc and other links. Will have a look anway,if you don't look you don't see:p


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  • #12
    superfly35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 380 ✭✭superfly35


    2cv wrote: »
    You remember incorrectly i'm afraid :D. Both the Dolly and the Charleston had the 602cc unit.

    The 652cc engine (with electronic ignition) was fitted to the Citroen Visa and the LN/LNA series.

    I will survive :D, the 2cv was family car when I was kid so as the Visa. :D

    I learn how to drive on a Visa, slick vehicle!!!


  • #13
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    superfly35 wrote: »
    I will survive :D, the 2cv was family car when I was kid so as the Visa. :D

    I learn how to drive on a Visa, slick vehicle!!!

    The Visa to go for is clearly the GTI 115 bhp ;)


  • #14
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Get a Dyane 6 instead.


  • #15
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    macplaxton wrote: »
    Get a Dyane 6 instead.

    The Dyane 6 is nice, very nice, but is no match to the charm of the 2CV


  • #16
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Have a read here;
    http://website.lineone.net/~lcvaisey/buy.htm

    Plenty more when you google 2cv buying (or buyers) guide.
    To be honest I don't like reading too many of these buyers guides when buying a classic....they can make you very paranoid about almost every car on Earth.


  • #17
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    Got to see the Charlston. Has a fair amount of rust particularily underneath and as it needs to pass an nct I decided to let someone else work on this one. Still looking though !


  • #18
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    shawnee wrote: »
    Got to see the Charlston. Has a fair amount of rust particularily underneath and as it needs to pass an nct I decided to let someone else work on this one. Still looking though !

    Rust underneath does not have to be a problem....

    Brand new chassis: €499.00
    Floors and sills: about €100.00
    The look of a restored 2CV: Priceless.

    There are some things money can't buy. For everything else there's Mastercard.
    :D


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