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Author: | Jonathan [ October 23rd, 2021, 7:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
Welcome to the Forum. Sweet looking Deuche you have there. I'm also intrigued by the 5HP so please also do a little write-up about that too. I own a vintage car, a 1932 Morris Minor Two-Seater, along with my 1988/89 2CV. |
Author: | Ianredspecial [ October 23rd, 2021, 8:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
What a lovely pair of cars. |
Author: | migo47 [ October 25th, 2021, 7:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
Many thanks for your welcome ! For Jonathan , here is a little photo -album of the 5HP A C3 Cabriolet from “ Limousin.” ( Limoges region ) Cabriolet on Long Chassis C3 of August 1924 ... Engine number is close to chassis number , thus is original. Body number at the bottom of the door; ... ... initially registered in Limoges, she remained in the area until 1980 Bought in 1960 in Limoges by an uncle of mine, it was used, from time to time, to go checking his sheep . Photo from the 60s: The first owner had her "customised" by a local craftsman as a "2+2 Faux cabriolet " with hardtop and additional seat for children .. This was probably more comfortable, but not very elegant . Her austere appearance probably kept away the young post-war drivers. The small 380mm rear wheels made it easier to climb the slopes of the Limousin area. The bench seat had been replaced by two individual folding seats allowing access to the rear. An extra battery was fitted; due to the extra weight, the braking being a bit "just", a reinforced handbrake lever was fitted as well as a fourth pedal to operate the rear brakes. Having inherited her in 1980, a bit cosmetically tired but complete and in working order, I sent her to the body shop for a new paint job and to the saddler for a new hood. The extra holes in the dashboard have been filled in. The brush mat should normally be black... After having spent many years in the Auto- Museum of Châtellerault , due to lack of garage space, she arrived in England in 2012; The Zenith 26 TH carb , works very well . ... in good company, with my friend and neighbour Bozi’s Cabriolet , built two days earlier which also spent her life in Limousin . ... and here is my Wikipedia page on the 5HP ( nearly everything you need to know ! ) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Type_C_5HP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Type_C_5HP Thanks Fer; Do you have the dimensions of these pertinax hooks ? Best regards |
Author: | AZL57 [ October 25th, 2021, 8:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
No helas, only the picture. It has a keylock type hole to hook it over the screw of the radios handle. |
Author: | Jonathan [ October 25th, 2021, 11:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
Absolutely gorgeous. There was a three-seater 'Trefle' present at this year's Pre-War Prescott in the Cotswolds, near Cheltenham. I spent a good twenty minutes chatting to the owner who had spent a lot of time and money on a major restoration. There are a few similarities with the 1928-1934 Morris Minor I can see. |
Author: | Ianredspecial [ October 26th, 2021, 12:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
Gorgeous indeed, it's a lovely little thing. |
Author: | Geert [ October 26th, 2021, 7:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
What lovely cars you have . |
Author: | migo47 [ October 26th, 2021, 12:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: New with AZ 56 |
To continue with pictures, here is " la deux chevaux bleue " : ... a 1987 2 CV6 Special belonging to a friend living part time in France and England . When I got my AZ 56 , he became a bit jealous and wanted to replace his uncomfortable Morgan with a 2CV ... blue as the one of his late mother . By luck , on the Internet , we found a blue one for sale at a reasonable price ; It must have been well maintained as previous owners were Rob Lamplough ( ex racing driver , aviator , restorer of cars and planes ) : https://www.oldracingcars.com/driver/Rob_Lamplough ... then Hall and Hall , famous car restorer: https://hallandhall.net/ Apparently , initially she was used by Mrs L, then moved to the Hall and Hall car collection where she was exhibited in good company ! : A very nice car , but I prefer the AZ 56 ! MG PS : By the way she needs a new : LOWER FRONT LEFT SIDE WINDOW FRAME SECTION - I can find unpainted ones but not " stainless steel " ones ; Who knows where t ofind this ? |
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