• Rare 2CV 4x4 variant
• 1 of only 5 assembled in Brussels, Belgium
This very rare edition of the 2CV has only run 16.000 km and is still completely original. It is slightly patinated and still has Michelin X tires. This two-engine variant has four seats and still has the original removable roof.

Joining the Volkswagen Beetle, Mini and Land Rover as one of the classic mass-production cars of the post-war era, Citroën's quirky 2CV debuted in 1949. Intended to provide basic transportation in a period of post-war austerity, the 2CV survived its humble beginnings and achieved cult status as the favorite car of the environmentally concerned motorist. Although the original 375cc air-cooled flat-twin engine eventually grew to 602cc, the 2CV's performance remained relatively modest at around 110 mph (2 km/h), not that that concerned the majority of its enthusiasts for whom the spacious interior, full-length sunroof and economical fuel consumption were of much greater importance. It was a sad day for many when the last French-built 1988CV left the Levallois factory in XNUMX, although production continued in Portugal for another two years.

One of the most unusual of the many 2CV variants, and certainly one of the most collectible today, is the four-wheel drive 'Sahara' which, unusually, used a second engine to drive the rear wheels. This ingenious way of providing all-wheel drive had already been tried by some Citroën dealers and by the end of the 1950s the factory had decided to produce its official version, intended mainly for use in the harsh desert terrain of the North African colonies from France. The first prototypes were shown to the motoring press in 1958, with actual production in December 1960. In addition to the extra engine, the Sahara had a special chassis, reinforced suspension, wider rims, twin fuel tanks (under the front seats) and numerous other modifications to make the car to cope with difficult terrain and climate. In 1962, after the independence of Algeria, Citroën dropped the name 'Sahara' and the car became the '2CV 4x4'. It is estimated that approximately 700 of both denominations were originally built, but only a few survive to this day.

The Citroën 2CV 'Sahara' on offer here is one of only a few (five believed) built in Belgium and is believed to have been delivered new in that country. The early history of the car is unknown; however, it was in Spain between 2008 and 2011 before moving to the UK where it was registered in 2013.

These twin-engine 2CVs rarely come onto the market. Ready for its next adventure, this example is offered with a manual and parts catalog (in German), a workshop manual and booklet (in Spanish), old Spanish registration papers and a British V5C registration certificate.