Activa_Mike wrote:
Many well-run-in 2CVs will do that , or more. At least 2 of mine would hit the stopper on the clock - on the flat, which is probably somewhere above 75mph
I once drove from BB4 to SL7, a total of 210 miles in just under 3 hours in one, so must have averaged 70ish.
My brother's Sidewinder (2CV Body, GSA 1299cc, 5-speed gearbox, Ami Super Chassis) goes somewhat faster, but still looks like a 2CV to the uninitiated..
Ive had ours off the clock now, probably where 80 should be really, it actually sings along at it and while it is noisey it doesnt sound like its about to expire. I actually think people are a little surprised at seeing one move so quickly! I seem to get similar looks as I did doing 85 in the traction, people just dont expect it. Probably not really a sensible cruising speed for one, its much happier at 60, however if its well maintained there shouldn't be any problem running at high revs, they are a pretty hardy and simple design.
Ours pulls well and its quicker than I thought one would be, far more usable than our previous R4. Well it pulls well now, after a service, new coil, plugs and leads, its a little stormer
They are so easy to drive too, the gearchange is a real joy to use, the brakes are quite powerful, the steering not too heavy and they do perform if you drive them how they should be driven - using all of the revs
Activa_Mike wrote:
When I was at college, one of my mates had a late model R4 with the 1.1 motor in it. It would *indicate* 95mph, though how accurate that was, we don't know
Ours was a 72 TL, an 845cc perhaps? It was quite slow and yes, I only ever did push for 70 once, it did it but it really was about to explode. Shortly after that it broke down on me (pay back no doubt), it was an electrical fault, of all things! There must only be 4 or 5 wires in the whole car
I remember having three passengers in it while I was driving it on the door handles round country bends, the rear mudflaps wore on the edges
Must be 4 years since we sold that now, it was a fun thing but was rarely used. I think it did 3000 miles in the 10 years we had it.
When I was still at school my dad had two R4s, one was the above 72 TL and another was a 85 1.1 GTL (much nippier) but that one was originally white and had been fitted with red doors, tailgate and bonnet (still have the white doors for it) and red wheels. I hated being dropped off at school in it, so embarrassing!
I much prefer the 2cvs to R4s, the R4 is perhaps a better car, a little more spacious and conventional. However safety and refinement much be very very similar.
Activa_Mike wrote:Citroenmad wrote:We have been doing bits and pieces with the 2cv, getting it closer to how we would like it..
Chris, that is a gorgeous looking 2CV. I wish I'd kept one of mine now..
Thanks, we are very happy with it, needs a few bits and pieces but then it is a 2cv!
Deanxm wrote:I was just thinking that, i never got the 2cv apeal but now im starting to wonder, followed one from the post office the other day and it blew me away going up the hill, well by blow me away i meant it took off like a shot and i was expecting him to be pushing it, i had to wind up to 40mph to catch him
there is just something about them, they look cute and fun i guess and that one more than many others ive seen.
Is that a triumph spitfire steering wheel too Chris?
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Having just this second came inside from blasting around town in the 2cv (it needed a bit of a warm through) my smile says they are an awful lot of fun!
I would find it very hard to think of another car which is as fun as this, its just so insane and mad that you can't help but like it and smile. People look at the car and smile at it too, its excellent!
I think that steering wheel is from 2cv City, they seem to put the smaller, spoty steering wheels on them at times. An original one might look better but I like this one, its small and chunky to hold, unlike the thin and larger originals.
I really can't wait for spring when it can be in use proper, with the roof back and enjoying sunny days. No doubt it will see a CCC event next year, I might pop down to the ICCCR in it one day.
The Activa is a fun car, but fun in a serious way it is a very normal car and for me only becomes fun when really pressing on. The 2cv is fun because its a crazy and mad car, even when its stood still its still fun to be in
They should be available on perscription!
I didn't get the 2cv thing either Dean, I like big and refined cars generally, but its a totally different concept, every journey, no matter how dull and boring the journey is, is an advernture in a 2cv.
Parts are available easily, but they soon mount up in price. Have just spent £305 on a few bits with ECAS 2cv parts, much more to come, and yet its a very good car already ... we would like it as perfect as possible, will take a bit of time but we will get there with it. 
Still look on the bright side - this time next week it'll all be over