Highlights
- Stretched Dyane on Acadiane van chassis
- Professionally built by Citroën specialists
- Includes lift-out cargo carrier for van-like load space if needed
The Appeal
By the mid 1960s, the gloriously humble Citroën 2CV was beginning to appear a bit dated, especially when compared with the clever semi-monocoque Renault 4, so a replacement was drafted. One that, like the British Mini Clubman, would cease production before the car it was intended to replace.
The Dyane was designed for Citroën by the Panhard company as Citroen itself was preoccupied with redesigning the DS, which led to some interesting styling quirks. The key features, though, were a more integrated, less ‘vintage’ body style than the 2CV and a hatchback rear end.
Initially, the Dyane was powered by the same air-cooled 425cc engine as the 2CV, but with the debut of the more powerful 602cc engine in 1968 it evolved into the Dyane 6, with a top speed of over 70mph.
And to the untrained eye, that’s what this car appears to be. But it isn’t. Look closely and you’ll see that it’s longer, with bigger doors. A Dyane Limousine, if you like, created as the vision of a long-term and passionate 2CV collector and turned into a reality. And if that’s not different enough, it’s also even cheaper to run than a normal 2CV! The Dyane still of course runs on petrol (6 Gallon tank) but also thanks to an American IMCO gas-injection LPG installation, which adds even greater frugality to the mix.
PLEASE NOTE The vendor is happy to have the LPG system removed at his own expense if the new owner would prefer it.
PLEASE NOTE The vendor is happy to have the LPG system removed at his own expense if the new owner would prefer it.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- MOT and tax exempt
- Rebuilt by Citroën car club members
- Professionally stretched Dyane four-door hatchback.
- Built up onto a galvanised Acadiane commercial vehicle chassis
- Part of an extensive 2CV collection
The Interior
- Interior retrimmed in blue velour
- Full length folding roof
- Full Dyane 6 instrumentation
- Two-spoke steering wheel
- Removable load-carrying cargo bed – ideal for shows and events
- Internal LPG tank (Can be removed at if buyer prefers just petrol)
- Good overall condition with gentle patina
- Substantially increased rear legroom
The Exterior
- Original Citroën ‘Myosotis’ Blue
- Painted by Bob Jenkins Classic Car Restorers in Bristol
- Fred Moss (2CV body specialist) took the body and created a long-wheelbase Dyane from the following parts: a new Acadiane galvanised chassis from Ken Hannah (2CV chassis specialist), a four-door Dyane body, eight doors and a fold-down rear seat
- Four new wings
- New bumpers
- Powder-coated steel wheels
- 135 x 15 Firestone tyres with minimal wear
The Mechanics
- 602cc air-cooled twin
- Original Dyane engine, overhauled by specialist Rick Pembro
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Reconditioned gearbox and steering rack
- New parts include discs, callipers, starter motor, alternator, Lumenition electronic ignition system, high performance coil and plug leads
- An LPG gas conversion was added by Auto Repairs (Dudley), a specialist in this field. This can be removed if buyer prefers) It incorporates the latest American IMCO gas injection system used widely on most UK gas conversions. This gas system provides a performance that matches the basic petrol system. The petrol system on the car is unaffected and can be used in conjunction with the LPG tank capacity of 50 litres and petrol capacity of 26 litres, which provides a very long range.
SUMMARY
If you want something completely different, then you’ve just found it. A 2CV derivative that never previously existed, but when viewed as a whole makes perfect sense, with increased legroom aft of the front seats and greater load capacity, complete with its own bespoke-engineered cargo carrier. You certainly won’t stumble across another.
It’s a characterful, well-engineered and offbeat entry into the fabulously diverse 2CV community, and with the LPG system it’s also arguably the cheapest-to-run and most fuel-efficient limousine that money can buy.
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