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STOP! Dont buy a 2CV without buying this book FIRST! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Mark Paxtons years of 2CV ownership: learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price! Packed with good advice from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the 2CV community, to will it fit in your garage and with your lifestyle? This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying your dream car.

The author’s forty year fascination with Citroen’s inimitable flat twin has seen him own, drive, repair and restore virtually every variant of this iconic design. A member of 2CVGB for more than 20 years, he has attended 5 World Meetings and countless events in the UK and Mainland Europe, often accompanied by his daughter, who from the age of 5 has been an avid 2cv fan as well. A long spell running his own garage dedicated to old Citroens was followed by a move into classic car and motorcycle journalism, which continues to occupy his time. He also launched the UK’s first commercial magazine devoted to the Deuche.

Introduction - the purpose of this book	p. 3
Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance	p. 5
Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?	p. 7
Living with a 2CV - will you get along together?	p. 8
Relative values - which model for you?	p. 10
Before you view - be well informed	p. 14
Inspection equipment - these items will really help	p. 17
Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?	p. 18
Key points - where to look for problems	p. 22
Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment	p. 23
Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream	p. 46
Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!	p. 48
What's it worth to you - let your head rule your heart!	p. 50
Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think	p. 51
Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles	p. 53
Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, 2CVs need exercise!	p. 55
The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the 2CV world	p. 57
Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips	p. 60
Index	p. 64
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Citroen 2CV The Essential Buyer's Guide

Citroen 2CV The Essential Buyer's Guide

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