Citroën 2CV6 Transat | 1983

Citroën 2CV6 Transat | 1983

Highlights:

– 602 cc air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission

– Rare Transat limited edition, known in France as the 2CV France 3

– Signature white paintwork with blue Transat stripes and side flashes

– Matching blue and white striped upholstery

– 42750 km on the odometer

The private seller offers for sale this 1983 Citroën 2CV6 Transat, powered by a 602 cc air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in white with the distinctive blue racing stripes running over the bonnet, roof and boot lid, and the flowing blue flashes along the flanks, this example wears the full livery that makes the Transat so easy to recognise. Inside, the seats are trimmed in the matching blue and white striped fabric, complemented by blue door cards and the typical simple 2CV dashboard with its central speedometer. The odometer shows 42750 km. The car is fitted with the classic full-length roll-back canvas roof, white-painted wheels with chrome hubcaps and the round chrome-ringed headlamps that define the 2CV face.

The Transat is one of the most sought-after limited editions of the late 2CV era. In 1983 Citroën created the series to celebrate its sponsorship of France 3, the French challenger in the America’s Cup sailing race. In France the car was sold as the 2CV France 3, while other European markets received it as the Transat or, in the United Kingdom, as the Beachcomber. Its nautical colour scheme, inspired by the sailing world, turned the humble 2CV into a cheerful seaside cruiser, and the series was produced in limited numbers only, which has made surviving examples highly desirable among collectors today.

The Citroën 2CV itself needs little introduction. Launched in 1948 and built until 1990, it was conceived to carry two farmers and a basket of eggs across a ploughed field without breaking a single one. That brief resulted in one of the most ingenious cars ever made: a lightweight body, long-travel interconnected suspension that soaks up almost any road surface, and an air-cooled flat-twin engine that is simple, frugal and famously durable. The 2CV6 version with the 602 cc engine offered the most power of the range and remains the most usable variant for today’s traffic.

Driving a 2CV is a unique experience. The soft, gently leaning ride, the distinctive sound of the twin-cylinder engine and the dashboard-mounted push-pull gear lever give it a character unlike any other car. Roll back the canvas roof on a summer day and few classics offer more fun per kilometre. With its period-correct special edition livery and matching interior, this 2CV6 Transat is an attractive opportunity for any enthusiast looking for an iconic and charming French classic.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Viterbo province, Italy.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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