mnwildpunk Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Should of told him anything is feasible with enough effort time and money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Neat little van; I wonder if any ever got imported to the U.S.? I might go seek one of these out when the mood strikes and the money allows. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Neat little van; I wonder if any ever got imported to the U.S.? Charlie I don't think they ever sold them in the US, but there are enough of them here! There was a company in South Jersey that was importing CVs the last time I looked at eBay Motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) I've just bought one of these kits. We have hundreds of 2cv's here in the UK, someone nearby has put a 1600cc beetle engine in the front, but he's also uprated the brakes thank god! Also a near neighbour who owns Racelogic(the inventors and suppliers of electronic paddle shifting for race and sportscars) races one of these on a regular basis and recently came close the winning their own version of the Le Mans 24 hours but for 2cv's.... I hope to start my 2cv van soon, but am tied up building Manx & Bugle beach buggies at present ( Under Glass - Manx 4X4) Edited May 25, 2014 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We have hundreds of 2cv's here in the UK, Ah the quandary! Cars in Europe and Australia that nobody gives a hoot about there, but I'd love to have one in the USA! I'd love to have a CV, an old Mini or an Aussie Valiant for fun. Rare here in US, and would be costly to ship here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I was in Argentina in 2012 and I saw these little vehicles EVERYWHERE! I've spent the last half an hour going through my photos and I can't believe I don't have one. Apparently, the Argentine small business owners love them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I was in Argentina in 2012 and I saw these little vehicles EVERYWHERE! I've spent the last half an hour going through my photos and I can't believe I don't have one. Apparently, the Argentine small business owners love them though. They were built there from 1960 until 1980' they had what they badged as a 3CV, which unlike 2CV,s built elsewhere, had a hatchback design Edited May 27, 2014 by GeeBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Whoa. Odd little buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 What an amusing little bugger. Whoa. Odd little buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I think I'm going to put my Fourgonette up for trade, I just need to check that all the parts are there. Anybody wants one keep an eye on the Trading section tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidG Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) They were built there from 1960 until 1980' they had what they badged as a 3CV, which unlike 2CV,s built elsewhere, had a hatchback design 794px-Citroen_3CV_-_Atras.jpg You know... I think you're right now that I remember.... But also, there were dozens of the Fourgonnettes too. The one photo that I was searching for was of a Fourgonnette. Edited May 28, 2014 by DavidG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I think I'm going to put my Fourgonette up for trade, I just need to check that all the parts are there. Anybody wants one keep an eye on the Trading section tomorrow. Well, never mind, already worked a trade out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 They were built there from 1960 until 1980' they had what they badged as a 3CV, which unlike 2CV,s built elsewhere, had a hatchback design 794px-Citroen_3CV_-_Atras.jpg Cool. I'd like one with the hatchback please! Ever wonder why we don't see South American car imports here in the US? Figure it's not that far a trip.... lots of interesting variations of American cars. I'm wondering if there are import or export issues? Also- check for the current episodes of Wheeler Dealers. I watched the episode on a 1958 2CV resto last night! Really odd but ingenious braking and suspension system. That's what I like about that show, you see the car in great detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ahh, the joys of building plastic models, and being able to do what may not work in real life Everything from rusty fiberglass to hovering alternators, It's a great place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I would like to know where to get it for 25$ shipped...that's the kind of price I have been waiting for. jb Try this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141317298576?_trksid=p2059216.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I've already bought two from this guy and he keeps listing more of them. So check him out as a source. In the auction above, I'm the only other bidder and I'd bid higher if I didn't already have several of these things now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I just bid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 ok thanks im going to let you guys fight it out over this one, maybe I can catch it on the next go round and not have a bidding war! jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I just bid on it. Good luck, Gregg. I'm already out of the running so you won't have to worry about me trying to snipe at the last second. And both times I won there was nobody out there trying to outbid me. ok thanks im going to let you guys fight it out over this one, maybe I can catch it on the next go round and not have a bidding war! jb And keep checking out this seller. He seems literally to list a new one as soon as the previous auction ends. And lately he's offered free shipping; I paid $6.99 shipping but the total price was $24 for the first one and just $28 for the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 looks like you got it for a very livable price, thanks for the tip there Curtis, I am going to keep an eye on the seller. anything under 30.01 shipped would be good with me! jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I got it. Thanks for not bidding me up guys. LOL Just under 29 bux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 yeah what I wrote sounded confused but I meant congrats to you on the good price. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I got it. Thanks for not bidding me up guys. LOL Just under 29 bux. Congratulations, Gregg. You will definitely be happy with the kit. And you must have experienced the same thing as I: Just waiting for someone to outbid you at the last second but being surprised and elated at winning at such a reasonable price. Keep an eye on that seller because he has some good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Are you guys bidding on the one that seller currently has listed? I bid but then was outbid. If you see my little yellow star with 185 next to it, that's me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I was hoping no one was watching...I am interested in getting this as well. am prepared to bid as per what I wrote above. may the Gods of ebay smile upon me jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I was hoping no one was watching...I am interested in getting this as well. am prepared to bid as per what I wrote above. may the Gods of ebay smile upon me jb All right, I'm well out of it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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