Extremely clean, straight, and factory original 1984 Burton. 35,000 miles.
My research tells me there are less than 9 of these (more like 5) in all of North America. This particular Burton is close to museum quality and definitely high-end collector quality. Due to the combination of factory colors and factory options, this factory ordered/built car is truly “eye candy”. It is a unique ride that is inspired by the lines of Bugatti’s, Delahaye’s, Morgan’s and Jaguar’s. The car has ALL the factory options: “gull wing” removable hardtop, never used black canvas convertible top, side curtains, never used black canvas tonneau cover, factory heated seats, factory big bore kit, factory carb “power tube”, and optional side exit exhaust.
It has a fresh tune up, oil change, battery, and professional Burton mechanic “go over”.
Honestly, without fail, every time I run errands I have to incorporate an extra 15 minutes just to answer questions and allow photos. At car shows it always attracts a large crowd. The part I enjoy the most……. it “just makes people smile.”
Aside from that, this car is just so much fun to drive, and yes, I said “drive”. This car you have to “drive”, you keep your foot in it, power shifting, anticipating hills up/down, and maneuvering around corners like they were not there. I had large muscle cars/hot rods for years and I have to say, this is so much more fun as compared to other cars that you, more less, just aim (unless you are “showing off”).
This Burton is affordable, priced less than its true value, and is a reasonable investment with potential for a reasonable return on your investment, not to mention bragging rights along your journey. If I sound enthusiastic and a proud owner, I am. If I sound like a salesman, I am not. I am just an average, honest guy looking to sell an above average product at a fare price. The car sells itself. No disappoints. If you purchase this car, you’ll have nothing less than pride, and of course fun. “With its low price tag and exceedingly affordable operating costs, cars like the Burton 2CV roadster have opened the door to classic car ownership to many people who would otherwise never have experienced it.”
Key Specifications:
- Engine: Air-cooled twin-cylinder
- Horsepower: 40 hp
- Weight: ~1,058 lbs
- Top Speed: 75 to 85 mph
- Transmission: 4-speed manual
- Fuel Economy: 47 mpg
- Weight & Handling: 1,058 lbs. Because of its extremely low center of gravity, it provides highly responsive and spirited handling even with its smaller engine.
- Performance Upgrades: The factory offers a big-bore kit that increases engine displacement. Additional parts like a “power tube” (for optimized airflow) and modified exhaust systems (like the sport side-exhaust) are used to improve engine performance and exhaust note.
Located in Leominster, MA.
Price: $25,750 US (Possible low priced part trade.)
Contact: Danny O’Malley. Email: danny01453@aol.com
In attempt to help understand just what a Burton really is, I skimmed the following from various Internet articles.
The Burton roadster has classic sports car styling, with its long hood, freestanding headlights, rounded fenders and a split windshield that might have been borrowed from an Auburn Speedster.
Burton, a Dutch company that supplies replacement parts for two-cylinder Citroëns, introduced its retro-inspired sports car body for the French people’s car. This year, Burton car company celebrated their 25th anniversary and over the past two and a half decades, have sold over 1,400 Burtons to customers across Europe, each of whom has realized their dream car. However, getting a Burton into the country may be another issue.
The Burton Sportscar is a fun, retro-inspired roadster that brings a smile to your face every time you hit the road. Lightweight, rust-free, and fuel-efficient, it’s built for pure driving joy—both on and off the road.
The Burton Sportscar is by far Burton’s most famous model and for a reasonably price car in today’s world, It is the best-of-the-best.
This is an open two-seater built on the chassis of the Citroën 2CV.
Burton Car Company, founded in the late 1990s by brothers Iwan and Dimitri Goossen in the Netherlands, gained popularity by designing lightweight, sporty roadsters using the Citroën 2CV as the mechanical foundation. The 2CV’s simplicity, reliability, and affordability made it an ideal donor car for creating vintage-inspired vehicles. Burton retains the 2CV’s chassis and mechanics while transforming the body into a sleek, retro sports car, giving it a blend of old-school aesthetics and practical engineering.
The Burton has left a lasting impression on the automotive world. Its unique design and impressive performance earned it a following among sports car enthusiasts, and it is still remembered as one of the most distinctive sports cars of its time. Today, The Burton is a highly sought after collector’s item. The car was based on the technology used in the French 2CV, but with a number of key modifications to improve performance and handling. The result was a lightweight and agile sports car that was well-suited for use on the track.