![]() The poor nipple had lost its cover, and Welsh weather had caused it to rust. This is where problems started, as the nearside rear bleed nipple made it apparent that it wasn’t for moving. As that had been off, I then had to bleed the system. After putting the body back on, I had to refit the brake master cylinder. The focus was to get the car back on the road, and as it was running fine when it came off the road, I was hoping not to have to do much. Model dimensions (L x H): 11 cm (4.3") x 4.5 cm (1.During the 2CV’s rebuild, most mechanical items were considered off-limits. Meets or exceeds all safety standards for products for childrenįully compatible with other brands of construction blocksĬlear and intuitive instruction manual based on drawings and icons Produced in the EU by a company with an over 20-year tradition of producing quality construction blocks All cars are designed in a 1:35 scale model and represent a vast collection ideal for children, adolescents and adults who are passionate about history and the automotive industry. The Cobi Youngtimer Collection and the Historical Collection feature vintage cars from major automotive brands. The printed license plates also show the model’s name. The kit includes a plate with the signature of the model and the CITROEN logo of the time. The Citroen is 11 cm long and 4.5 cm high. ![]() The car is equipped with 4 movable wheels and printed key details. Thanks to the use of elements specially designed for this car, the shape of the body is as close to the original as possible. Using 85 COBI construction bricks, you can build a model of the Citroen 2CV Charleston which is impeccably reproduced in 1:35 scale. Other changes were a new rear-view mirror and inboard disc brakes at the front wheels. By changing the carburetor to achieve 29 hp (22 kW), a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph) was achieved. ![]() The Charleston, having been presented in October 1980 as a one-season "special edition" was incorporated into the regular range in July 1981 in response to its extraordinary success. Today, this car holds an almost cult status and is prized by collectors. During its 41 years of production, nearly 4 million cars were produced in factories around the world. Baptized as the ugliest car in the world at the Paris Salon in 1948, it became an object of desire, contrary to the critics' opinions. The car was simple, economical and allowed for the comfortable transport of 4 people with luggage. ![]() Its creation is associated with the need to produce a simple and cheap car for the masses, in line with the slogan of the company director Pierre Boulanger, "quatre roues sous un parapluie" (four wheels under an umbrella). Produced and continuously improved in the years 1949-1990, the Citroen 2CV has become an icon of the French automotive industry. ![]()
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