One of the best restoes I have seen and tastefully finished. Exactly how would have done it, if I were a young man, but a lot of hard work I know. Thanks for sharing. I get my 2CV next year, or rather a box of bits, my first Citroen of any kind, not as hard as this.

Thank you for rescuing this. It seems like most people don't care about such things anymore. 😞

Fantastic. I like that you did not do a "show car" restoration. Restored to be used. Excellent.

You created a vehicle out of a chunk of rust,very nice job

I have so much love for this project. Just the perfect level of restoration and one of the coolest little cars ever! Wonderful!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

That's a very nice comment thank you and it sums up exactly what I think about this particular restoration. Well done!

Great job , love these little corrugated metal cars

I like that its not over restored , I drive my 1950 Mercury Truck with a little surface rust and a few dents. People like it better than the perfect hot rodded trucks.

I owned DSs and IDs back in the 60s, (in Canada) and a friend had a 2CV car, which I drove a little, What I appreciate a lot on this resto is the original production front end & grille. They should have kept with it, as it has the real 1930s feel, and in harmony with the rest of the body lines. It looks a lot like a scaled down Voisin Aerodyne. Nice job!

Great job, You over simplify how much work your doing.

A very well done job,take a bow sir! I really like the way you have not restored it too much and removed all its time worn character. Takes a lifetime to get this look and like to see it preserved where it does not need to be replaced or restored.

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my videos.

It's a great that you lived it to looks a vintage one! Bravo!

Great job! I’m so glad you rescued and restored that beautiful 2CV.

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment.

Rolling Anderson Shelter I had no idea these were 2cv Vans absolute classic, great job.

That was good fun to watch, love how you kept the car's character, somehow I just like this kind of restoration better than a full respray making the care "to new". But that all depends on what car it's done to. Merci bien !!!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

S.C.N. HUISMAN I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the nice words.

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

S Huisman check out my 1955 vw panelvan rustoration.

Nice job... I love 2CV's... I spent an equal amount of time restoring my '78 Ford Econoline work van... not as classy as this... but it will haul a ton of firewood without blinking... It still needs work... but... old vehicles always do...

@ginasampilo3152

4 жыл бұрын

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@marwasaci5252

3 жыл бұрын

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@marwasaci5252

3 жыл бұрын

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what a talented engineer, thats amazing. would love a 2cv again. had a couple of them, one of the best utility vehicles ever produced

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

lookoutleo agreed 😀

These are great little trucks, I have a ‘57 Truckette and the 425 cc engine really does a fair job of getting to 50 mph on the flat.

My deepest respect for this 2CV-project. Beautiful result. (PS: I drive one myself)

Great job!!! I just love these little cars! The simplicity of the vehicle is awesome, and they're so engaging to drive. Thank you for sharing this restoration - a job very well done without it becoming a show piece, but rather a working everyday car.

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

Neville Cartwright check out my rustoration

Great job. I remember being driven in a 2CV (sedan) back in the late 70's. You must have a lot of spare time on your hands. Thumbs up!

The Old Timer Garage team has shown the dedicated mechanic's procedures for achieving a successfully restored 6 decades old impossible to repair van. Besides containing rusting & corrosion, restoration projects for vintage cars should be encouraged more often worldwide for clearing out the overload in parking spaces.

Very cool! You don't get to see those in the States, thank you for saving a piece of history!

Perhaps not the most preferred vehicle to restore, but very good job with the subtitles and details. This was the best I've seen so far.

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Loved these from my time in Germany, classy little Van's and cars.

Fun video. Thanks for the show. Great job getting a classic back on the road. There or in the U.S. or any old cars around the world need a little respect.

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Patrick Duncan thank you

Glad you left outside paint original. Love the hand painted number plates. Great job.

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

Captain Bleedin Obvious check out my rustoration

Its nice to see this type of projects good work I liked that you used the kiss rule

I'd like to own one of these. If I were rich I'd like to have a collection of "people's cars" from around the world. Like the VW Bug, Fiat 500, Mini, etc. My first new car was a Kia Rio which at the time was the cheapest car available on the US market. I already had an appreciation of small, simple cars but owning that car really honed my appreciation even further.

@MrStabby19812

5 жыл бұрын

Nodak81 Yeah add a Trabant 601 to that list :)

@stuartmartin8407

5 жыл бұрын

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@stuartmartin8407

5 жыл бұрын

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@stuartmartin8407

5 жыл бұрын

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@mechantics

4 жыл бұрын

No need to be rich, only diligent in your searches!

Wow.....you did a wonderful job there...obviously you are very experienced. I love the fact that you left this old sweetheart in her old dress....I wish you many happy years with this little dream car.Cheers

Wow I'd never think of a car as a literal box on wheels! They have so much cargo space!

Very cool, not many vehicles like that in the states if any. Nice job, it is such a interesting basic truck!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It really is a nice car to drive as long as you are not in a rush :)

@wlh227

7 жыл бұрын

I believe they were sold for a while in the 1950's. In the late 1950's or early 1960's the 2CV did not meet certain US safety standards like brakes on all 4 wheels and Citroen decide to completely withdraw from the US market.

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

The dates are correct but these cars do have brakes of four wheels though. They must have been withdrawn from the US market for a different reason. I guess maybe the body was not strong enough (very thin metal sheets). Just a guess though :)

@flyingmerkel6

7 жыл бұрын

I saw one of these being driven in Newport beach CA back in the 80s. The kid got way more attention the the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Rolls that populate the streets. Cool little project

@tonycavez

6 жыл бұрын

you'll find a bunch in Lakewood NJ

This is one lovely restoration job! I had the same problem with the bonnet hinge on my 1990 2CV6, You can actually buy a new bonnet hinge plus the back part just to weld in. I did exactly that, but I had to weld it outdoors and every time I started the Danish weather came and made it a hell for me, at the end I send it off to a workshop to get it finished.

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Sohave I have always done all my cars myself from start to finish but I know what it is to be blocked because of the weather

Love your videos. I like the way you are not restoring to factory new, and showing they have had a life, and a life going forward. I like old french cars very simple in design, but had good engineering underneath such as suspension that was quite ahead of its times back then. My first car was a Renault 9 and have had french cars ever since, picking up a new 2017 Model Megane in the next few days. Keep up the good work saving classics for a future generation.

Great job. I like the vintage little french cars :-). They have their own charm . Very nice ;-)

My ex father-in-law had 2 '62's..he loved them!

lovely work on the van. liking the video too. only wish I could get hold of such a car, or a Dyanne or Ami. Thanks for posting

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Ken Sherwood my pleasure

These cars are so lovely, just like the Renault 4 like i use to have in the seventies!!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I can't disagree with that :)

@team3383

7 жыл бұрын

Didn't see the rust removal technique ? I have same to do on mine. Can you help pls ?

This beast would be perfect for an artist, craftsperson, photographer, etc. to haul their gear around to craft shows/fairs!

It's pretty flipping cool as a van! I like that body style.

Stunning transformation ! Nice work !

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

m schiffel check out my rustoration

Pure worth it in style, pure metal and no burning plastic

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

Mustang Super check out my rustoration

Fabulous job, Love the 'Deux Chapeaux' had 2 Dyanes, most fun you can have on 4 wheels, would love another one. Great Vid, Thank You very much. Best Regards Paul M

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

captainboggles thank you very much for the kind words. I am glad you liked the video

Qu'elle est belle! Nice job! Getting nostalgic for my first ever car, a '58 deux chevaux. Thanks for an excellent vid.

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

noslohcinkin thank you

A CLASSIC BACK TO THE LIFE .GREETINGS AND FKN GOOD JOB ,YOU ARE THE MAN OF THE PLAIN

She sure looks fine. Great job!

It was fun to watch, love how you repaired all the rusted spots the way you did. But some people like that you kept the old look which is nice, as for me I would like to see the whole thing painted one color. There's no other like it so why not.... amazing work though super impressed....

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Great master piece restoration,

Great video, I'm doing research on this vehicle because I have the model kit I want to build. Thank you for sharing.

A mammoth task to restore something so full of rust. Well done.

great to see this car saved from the claws of death!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Niklas Wejedal thanks

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

Niklas Wejedal check out my rustoration

Looks fantastic. A cool little car! Great job 🇦🇺😊

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you ;)

wow! great video! , that's like a VW BUG SUV lol

The finished product is well worth the effort.I would be proud to have it as is

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Carney yes it is. I have see this car in real life and it was really great. The pictures don't make it justice sometimes.

magnificent restoration, lots of pride in workmanship there

Nice work. I like the simplicity of these cars

A children or baby can fix this car Super easy. We love you nice old car

Perfect Job!!! Congratulations!!

This is love, I had 3 2CV's.

Fabulous job, boss! That car/fourgonnette is almost as old as I am! :-)

absolutely great job !!!

nice to see a truck preserved.

Excellent work!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

MRrwmac thank you

Good job,Enjoyed the music with the work, pretty cool brakes built into transmission. Looks fun to drive and pictures and scenery of really nice. Enjoy. May need alittle work same on ceiling, fantastic :)

Sweet little truck! But what’s sweeter is the awesome music that you chose for the background! While the genre of music is consistent with the age of the vehicle ,it totally misses the ethos that this truck puts out; it’s like the truck is trying ....so ....hard! Nice restoration,though. Now this little beast can terrorize the French countryside roads the way it was meant to!

Awesome job - and a fine video! Merci

Looks great , nice work! 👍😎

A perfect vehicle for Madagascar.

Great job, always liked vehicles like this, good deal!!!!

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Complimenti per aver salvato un gioiello simile. Adoro le Citroen d'epoca. Bellissima auto.

Nice work on the home made glove box.

Definitely a labour of Love

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I can smell the Gitanes!

I go directly to end of the video👍🏻, it is a nice restoration car

oooh! i hoped to see it repainted again,but is an amaaaaaaaziiing and haaaaard work!!!!!

C'est un magnifique travail.Félicitations!J'adore les 2CV, plus q'une voiture sont un art de vivre!

Nice van it would make a great daily driver for a small business

Very good work. I love it.

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Nomadic Gearhead thank you. I am glad you like it.

One notch above horse and carriage…. Great work.

Impressive! Very good job. Thanks for share.

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

Great job,not over restored. Prefer the metal steering wheel though :)

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I do prefer the metal steering wheel too but my friend wanted to fit as many accessories as possible in this car. I can't remember the exact number but I think it was over 25 when he sold it.

People who make bad comments are not really car people, they don't understand.

@vwbusguy

5 жыл бұрын

Stephen Weaver check out my rustoration

You just take the seats out and the interior is basicly stripped. What a car... 😄

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Yes this is very true.

We got a front end bumped one in for repair back in the 80's , no one would drive it in and out of the garage accept me , the lad who hated the most got stuck repairing it lol .

je conduisais ce type de voiture quand j'étais jeune , et c'est un réelle plaisir de les voir de nouveau rouler, tout cela grâce à des gars comme vous, minutieux, fidèle , et courageux .. bravo et merci à vous les gardiens du patrimoine ..

@james1978ds

6 жыл бұрын

Merci Mr je suis l'auteur de la restauration de l'azu il m'a fallut 6 mois 10 hrs par jours pour la remettre sur pied elle n'a en plus que 50 000 km d'origine . Merci a mon ami pour le montage video ;-)

What genius and love can do, thank you 🙏👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌟👍Grandpa Pete,

It's amazing how people can make something so neglected beautiful again.

Amazing job!

Today’s gospel lesson was Jesus bringing Lazarus back from the dead. You guys made the2CV rise from the rusty dead. Very impressive, difficult fabrication work.😮

nice work.....you make it like a car again!!!

Well done !!

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you ;)

I saw the Wheeler Dealers restore one like this a few years ago. Very cool

That was an awesome video, where I live in the States(Desert Southwest) not a lot of rust, but all the rubber parts turn to powder.

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I know that first hand with my Cadillac in southern AZ. You live in an amazingly beautiful area though. I would love to spend more time there.

a little old lady brought back from death. nice job!

Aesthetically, it seems closer to the first cars of the 20th century than to current cars!

If people are having trouble placing the first song. Think "Under The Sea"

Excellent work of recovery of this car. When the video is at 9:58 in the photo the shadow gives the impression that it was painted light gray on the hood and below it in a dark gray or grayish blue tone ... would look beautiful. Big hug and best regards ... :)

@OldTimerGarage

7 жыл бұрын

EVANDRO CORDEIRO thank you very much

Nice work!!!! doing same on Citroen 3CV

8:26 turns into a character from Cars 👀

So amazing car!! I am in love!! Greetings from Querétaro México

@OldTimerGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I wanted to work in Queretaro a few years ago but it didn't work out. Thanks for following.

@franciscoalvizocantera7479

5 жыл бұрын

@@OldTimerGarage some day it will be an honor to have people like you in my city, and you will find in me a friend in here, you can find me on facebook, same photo and same name, greetings again from Querétaro México

A huge amount of work.