1968 CITROËN 2CV AZU VAN
Vehicle registration: French
Chassis number: 7118312
• An iconic utility version of the 2CV lineup, the AZU offers a payload capacity of 250 kg
• Completely rebuilt from a restoration-ready chassis
Introduced in 1954 as the successor to the AU model, the Citroën 2CV AZU is the utility version of the popular 2CV. Equipped with a 425 cm³ two-cylinder engine, it features a functional cargo area and a payload capacity of 250 kg, making it a favored work vehicle for tradespeople and French government agencies throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Models from the late 1960s illustrate the evolution of this van, prior to subsequent changes in the Citroën utility vehicle lineup.
The vehicle on display bears chassis number 7118312 and was first registered in 1968. Originally acquired as a restoration project, this van has undergone a complete restoration.
The restoration began with the chassis. Mechanically, the 425 cm³ two-cylinder engine was disassembled and overhauled, with worn parts replaced before reassembly. The restoration also required the use of as many new parts as possible, most of which were purchased from the Méhari Club Cassis. The work was carried out by our collector’s personal mechanic.
Completed in 2017, this restoration was followed by the car’s inclusion in a private collection and a personal museum. Since then, it has been stored indoors and used sparingly to preserve its condition while ensuring it remains in good working order. Its overall condition reflects the care taken during the restoration work.
1968 CITROËN 2CV AZU VAN
Registration document: French
Chassis number: 7118312
• An iconic commercial version of the 2CV range, the AZU offers a payload of 250 kg
• Fully restored from a shell in need of restoration
Launched in 1954 as the successor to the AU model, the Citroën 2CV AZU is the commercial variant of the popular 2CV. Equipped with a 425 cm³ twin-cylinder engine, it features a practical cargo area and a payload of 250 kg, making it a favored workhorse for tradespeople and French government agencies throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Examples from the late 1960s illustrate the evolution of this van, prior to subsequent changes to the Citroën commercial vehicle lineup.
The example on display bears chassis number 7118312 and was first registered in 1968. Originally acquired as a restoration project, this van has undergone a complete restoration.
The restoration was carried out from the chassis up. Mechanically, the 425 cm³ twin-cylinder engine was disassembled and overhauled, with worn parts replaced before reassembly. The restoration also required the use of as many new parts as possible, the majority of which were sourced from the Méhari Club Cassis. The work was carried out by the collector’s personal mechanic.
Completed in 2017, this restoration was followed by the car’s inclusion in a private collection and a private museum. Since then, it has been kept under cover and used sparingly to preserve its condition while ensuring it remains in good working order. Its overall condition is a testament to the care taken during the restoration work.