CAC member Jeff Teerlinck is a happy fellow these days. A friend at work tipped him off to a 2CV that was stored in a barn on a farm near Belleville, ON. The owner was willing to part with it because he was selling the property. He bought it back in the mid-1980′s as a present to his wife on her 50th birthday. She drove it occasionally for a few years in Toronto, but somehow it ended up at their country property and set aside in the barn. Jeff went to take a look, liked what he saw and a deal was struck to purchase the car and pick-it up on Saturday Nov. 17.
According to the records available, it was was originally owned by a lady in France and imported in 1983, then restored by a previous owner. It has held up very well and the car needs a few rust spots fixed on the chassis, but structurally it appears quite good. CAC president George Dyke and Jeff got a U-Haul car trailer and hauled it back to Jeff’s garage. With a new battery and clean out of the fuel tank where the filler tube had rusted and deposited it’s debris, the car managed to start and run like a charm! A little work still needs to be done and a new set of tires fitted, but overall, – a very nice 425cc 2CV!
Hi George,It looks like you and Jeff are having a great time rescuingmthe 2CV . Recently the MoT decided that because of failing eyesight, I am no longer fit to drive. so I get my driving kicks reading about other peoples’ experiences and your interest in Citroens provides me with plenty of reading pleasure. I’m not quite blind yet as you can tell by the eratic typing so thanks for keeping me in the Citroen loop and safe driving to you and yours. Cheers, Gale Jagoe