I am Darren Arthur I own and run The 2cv Shop here my story
You might get the impression by reading our web site that I am passionate about the 2cv…
Back in 1990 myself and my girlfriend Lisa (now Wife) decided to sell the 2 cars we had and put the money into buying one car, we ended up with a 2cv.
We had the red 2cv (Brian) for a number of years driving it all over Europe, even taking it on our honeymoon.
In 1993 we brought a Dyane for £50.00 (Ermintrude) to put back on the road and had it for a number of years.
In 1995 we decided to buy a modern car and sell Brian the 2cv. We had the modern car for 3 months and sold it as we missed Brian so we brought a 2cv Van.
In 1993 we brought a Dyane for £50.00 (Ermintrude) to put back on the road and had it for a number of years.
In 1995 we decided to buy a modern car and sell Brian the 2cv. We had the modern car for 3 months and sold it as we missed Brian so we brought a 2cv Van.
We had so many good times in the van but decided to sell it in 2001. However we weren’t without a 2cv for long and then went on to have a number of 2cv’s:
- Blue Special
- Blue and Cream Dolly
- Cocorico (Smokey Jo)
- Beachcomber (which we rebuilt)
- Green and White Dolly (Winny)
We also built a 2cv race car. To do the 2cv 24 hour race. the 2cv did the race a number of times.
I also MOT my race car so I could drive it on the road.
For a number of years, Lisa was hankering after a Dyane, so in 2018 we brought a Dyane cote D’Azure (Ermintrude 2)
We also have a Citroen H van fitted out as a camper van, the van is a bit different as I have fitted a 4.2 rover V8 engine and a 5 speed gearbox.
I have 2 sons, Jacob (the oldest) brought a red 2cv back in 2016 when he was 14 and over the last 2 years myself and Jacob have restored it and it is back on the road. You will see it in 2 videos, 2cv ice racing and the70th anniversary challenge.
Darren Arthur
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We're Here For You!
Parts Department
- Vast range of 2cv and derivative parts
- UK and Ireland’s ONLY Mehari Club Cassis distributor
- Competitive prices, fast service
- It’s not just our Business, it’s our Passion.
Rebuild? Need Advice?
- Considering a rebuild project?
- Looking to buy a 2cv?
- Can’t find the part you need?
- Dont know what part you need?
- New to the 2cv Community and need advice?
