Year: 1961 Make: Citroën Model: 2CV AZU ‘Ripple Van’ Registration: GSL 767 Chassis No: 741202 Engine No:[Email] Mileage: 74,629 Ranking alongside the Volkswagen Beetle, Mini and Land Rover as one of the classic mass-produced cars of the post-war era, Citroën's quirky 2CV debuted in 1949.

Intended to provide basic transport in a period of post-war austerity, the 2CV outlived its humble beginnings, going on to attain cult status as the favoured car of the environmentally concerned motorist.

Although the original 375cc air-cooled flat-twin engine grew, eventually, to 602cc, the 2CV's performance remained modest at around 70mph flat-out, that didn’t concern the majority of its devotees for whom the roomy interior, full-length sunroof and frugal fuel consumption were of far greater importance.

The 2CV was built in civilian, military and commercial versions, the latter - a small delivery van - being known as the 'Fourgonnette', which was first seen in 1951.

By the time production ceased ...