A record-breaking global gathering of Citroën 2CVs is set to take place from July 26-31 at the 19th International ‘Amis de la 2CV’, an event expected to attract over 6000 examples of the iconic model.
Held every two years, the meeting attracts participants from all over the world who gather to celebrate one of Citroën’s longest-running success stories. The 2011 event, involving many of Europe’s 2CV owner’s clubs, promises to be the biggest yet.
In the setting of a 148-acre site near Salbris in central France, four pre-war prototype 2CVs will be on show alongside the contemporary Citroën REVOLTe concept – a city car combining luxury and technology, inspired by the 2CV’s distinctive silhouette.
Originally developed in the 1930s, most of the 250 prototype 2CVs were destroyed before war – with the exception of three, which were hidden to stop them falling into enemy hands. The fourth was stored by Michelin. The 2CV was finally unveiled at the 1948 Paris Motor Show, before going on to enjoy a fantastic career with 5,114,940 units sold between 1948 and 1990.
A wealth of activities will be taking place on and off site, including; a 2CV ‘disassemble-reassemble’ competition; a bring-and-buy sale; various children’s events; and driving simulators.
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