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The reviews of the books given below are my personal opinions, although I hope you will find them valid. If you have any comments, on books listed here, or others which may be of interest, I'd love to hear from you.
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Prices given are intended as a rough guide (the recommended price, advertised price, or the price I paid for mine). Currencies vary, and different retailers may set different prices.
I have also included some non - 2cv books, namely some on Microcars, which I find particularly interesting.
| Citroen 2cv Restoration
Nigel Thorley /Paperback / Published 1996 |
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This book follows the restoration of a 1986 2CV6 Dolly, as "serialised" in Car Mechanics magazine over a number of months. Although the work carried out was specific to the needs of the car shown, it could be applied to any 2cv restoration or repair. Topics covered include fitting a new chassis, sheet metal repairs, interior renovation, engine servicing, and electronic ignition, all illustrated with full colour photographs. Despite a few technical inaccuracies, mainly throught the restoration team not being 2cv specialists, the book should povide a useful starting point for anyone considering such a restoration project.
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| Citroen 2cv: Gold Portfolio
R.M.Clarke/ Brooklands Books/ Published 1995 |
A 170 page black and white
softback book containing a collection of facsimile
roadtests, reports from the motoring press and magazine
articles about the 2cv. The book contains articles from
the early years, including the car's debut in 1948 and roadtesting
the Slough 2CV, through to the car's re-introduction
to the UK in the early 1970s, and even a number of
articles written in the 1990s, following the end of
production. A useful source book packed with historical
information, and highly recommended
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Book is now out of print. It has been replaced with the
Ultimate Portfolio (see below)
| Citroen 2cv: Ultimate
Portfolio R.M.Clarke/ Brooklands Books/
Published 2001 |
I have yet to read this book, but I believe it to be an updated version of the Gold Portfolio described above.
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| Citroen 2cv: The Family Album
Andrea Sparrow, David Sparrow / Hardcover /
Published 1993 |
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As the title suggests, this book is an "album", full of high quality colour pictures of the 2CV and derivatives. Although more artistic than technical, this is quite an informative book, and one worth browsing through. Quite expensive, but a useful part of my collection.
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| Citroen 2cv - The Complete
Story Matt White/ Hardcover 200 pages/
Published 1999 |
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This book describes every aspect of the 2CV, illustrated in black and white, and some full colour photos, technical drawings, and plenty of archive material. This is a wealth of very well researched information. Useful references and appendices include an up to date list of specialists, tables detailing different production models and years, original publicity material, and even a chapter dedicated to memerobilia and models.
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Citroen 2cv
David Sparrow, Adrienne Kessel/Grange Books
ISBN 1856272907
£8.99
A 114 page hardback full colour book encompassing many aspects of the 2cv, including a lot about its history, the different model variants, and other assorted trivia. The book is very well illustrated with colour photographs
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book is out of print and is not currently available from
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Citroen 2cv with Dyane, Ami 6 and Mehari 1948-86
Walter Zeichner / Published 1990
Hardcover / 96 pages
ISBN 0887402119
$19.95
£15.95
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| Sixty years of the Citroen 2cv:
1937-1997 John Reynolds / Hardcover and
paperback / Published 1997 |
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A 195 page hardback book which follows the 2CV through its history. The book focusses very much on the design of the car, and how it changed to meet the needs of the time. Information on the many derivatives (eg. dyane) is included. Although black and white throughout, the book is adequately illustrated with photographs to support historical and technical information. Quite expensive, but highly recommended.
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Citroen 2cv
David Jacobs / Published 1989
Paperback / 128 pages
ISBN 0850458730
£10.99
A full colour paperback book full of photographs of the 2cv and its derivatives. A keen photographer and Citroen enthusiast, the author has compiled this portfolio with some technical and historical information
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Citroen 2cv
James Taylor / Published 1983
ISBN 0900549742
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Citroen 2cv: The ugly duckling?
Ernst van Altena
ISBN 0854295518
This is a full colour hardback book tracing the history of the Citroen 2cv from its very beginnings in the 1930s to its success in the 1980s. In addition to the historical information, it includes a number of cartoons and publicity material. Part of the book follows the 2cv's progress around the world, in everyday use, sport, and the famous Paris - Persapollis and Kabul rallyes.
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The Life and Times of the 2CV
Bob MacQueen
ISBN 0907351077
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Citroen 2CV, Ami and Dyane ('67 to '90)
Ian Coomber / Published 1990
Haynes Publishing;
ISBN 1850106932
£16.99
The classic workshop
reference book. Also known as the Haynes "Owners'
Workshop Manual", this is a comprehensive guide to
servicing and reparing your vehicle. Based on a complete
stripdown and rebuild, the manual is organised into
chapters on major parts; "engine", "fuel
system", "braking system", "steering
and suspension" etc.
Fully illustrated with B/W photographs, diagrams,
wiring diagrams etc. and still available at Halfords etc.
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Repair Guide for Citroen 2CV/ 6 and 2CV/ 4
Peter Russek / published 1975 / paperback
ISBN 0903168510 (USA)
ISBN 0904509133 (Europe)
£4.60
Covering engine, lubrication system, fuel system, clutch--conventional and centrifugal, gearbox, drive shafts, front axle and steering, rear axle, suspension, brakes, electrical equipment, index at end of repair guides, removal, dismantling, assembling and installation of all major units
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Repair Guide for Citroen Ami 8
Peter Russek / published 1975 /hardcover
P Russek Pubns.
ISBN: 0904509206(Europe)
£3.30
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Repair Guide for Citroen Ami Super
Peter Russek / published 1975 /paperback
P Russek Pubns.
ISBN: 0904509060(Europe)
£3.30
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Collection "Lecture Facile" Vivre En Francais - Level 2: La Grande Histoire De La Petite 2cv
Hachette
ISBN 2010183517
£3.50
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The Citroen
Jonathan Wood / Published 1993
Shire publications Ltd./Paperback
ISBN 0747801894
£1.80
One of the range of excellent "Shire" albums (often found on their own display in bookshops), this small paperback encompasses a wide range of information about Citroen vehicles. There is a chapter about the 2cv, as well as other models, and the book is well illustrated with black and white photographs. Small but fascinating, good value for money
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Not currently Available from Amazon.
Andre Citroen: The Man and the Motor Cars
John Reynolds/ Hardcover 130 pages/Published 1997
ISBN 0312165056
$35.00 (17 UK Pounds)
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| Andre Citroen John
Reynolds/Published 1996 |
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Some interesting microcar books.
| Bubblecars and Microcars Colour Family Album Andrea Sparrow,
David Sparrow/Veloce Publishing 1994 |
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| More Bubblecars and Microcars Colour Family Album Andrea Sparrow,
David Sparrow/Veloce Publishing 1997 |
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| Microcars Tony
Marshall/Sutton Publishing 1999 |
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This book is written, I believe, by a distant relation. It is arranged by manufacturer and gives a brief history, as well as a model description of most of the main microcars produced this century. Full of original publicity material, black and white photographs and information about different manufacturers. Recommended.
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| More Microcars Tony
Marshall/Sutton Publishing 2001 |
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