Weird Car’s weird cars! “2CV ARRIVAL”

[Weird Car]

6 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Thought the door hinges and bits didn’t match the exterior. I have some bits and pieces and can direct you to a very good used parts guy.

Ah that’d be amazing thank you 

[richardmorris]

2 minutes ago, Weird Car said:

Ah that’d be amazing thank you 

Tarqs parts, Simon sobey in Gloucestershire.

[richardmorris]

Plus https://retrospecparts.com for odd bits and pieces.

[richardmorris]

50 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Tarqs parts, Simon sobey in Gloucestershire.

I’ve no idea why he’s known as Tarquin, before my time in 2cvgb. @chaseracer will know.

[bangernomics]

Said goodbye to the E39 on Monday
i had a text from the PO who had my MX5 in the swap and he said he really misses it, he was a little saddened to find out it now lived in Yorkshire but I’ll give him his due he must have really missed it because him and his partner made the trip up and I got to be briefly reunited with my MX5

the absolute madman drove the E39 all the way back to Portsmouth at 11pm and drove well into the AMs with a dodgy alternator and 3 brand new batteries from Halfords that I was told were returned straight after the trip all flat as a pancake
 
anyway, flash forward to Wednesday and I get a text from a good friend of mine who told me he wanted to sell his rather large collection of classics,  speaking to him I agreed I’d be interested in his Citroën 2cv that I’ve now payed for with the E39 money and agreed to pick up towards the end of the month because as of next week I’ll be away in Tokyo until the 22nd 


 



my first 2cv, to say I’m excited is an understatement  
unfortunately he too lives in Portsmouth so it’ll be a long drive back, at least it’ll be an excuse to see my family 

I may be able to do this at least up to Northwich if needed and you don’t mind a pushbike being thrown in the back? Is it urgent?

[bangernomics]

Thought the door hinges and bits didn’t match the exterior. I have some bits and pieces and can direct you to a very good used parts guy.

Same here my BiL had a unit full of bits in Heywood Lancs.

[dollywobbler]

22 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

I’ve no idea why he’s known as Tarquin, before my time in 2cvgb. @chaseracer will know.

Tarquin predates even Chaseracer I think! I was introduced to him as Tarquin in 1997. Apparently the name was given to him because someone didn't think his actual name was a appropriate. There was a lot of drinking in those days...

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, Weird Car said:

I’m not too sure 

some googling of the reg brings up these pictures of it being a different colour and in what appears to be pretty good condition not that long ago

Pics 1 & 3 look like Seaford, E. Sussex.

[FakeConcern]

3 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Pics 1 & 3 look like Seaford, E. Sussex.

Cuckmere Haven

[High Jetter]

18 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

Cuckmere Haven

Yup, but the car's in Seaford. 1st turn left at the top of the hill. Don't recall seeing the car tho.

[Stinkwheel]

10 hours ago, dollywobbler said:

Tarquin predates even Chaseracer I think! I was introduced to him as Tarquin in 1997. Apparently the name was given to him because someone didn't think his actual name was a appropriate. There was a lot of drinking in those days...

The late Bev A, I believe 

[chaseracer]

On 07/06/2026 at 08:50, Stinkwheel said:

The late Bev A, I believe 

And what an absolute bloody character she was!  Oh hang on... 2CVGB... 😁

[Somerset Suffolk]

excellent news @Weird Car - 2cv's really get under your skin - I managed to cobble together 1 solid 2cv out of 3 ... very much looking forward to seeing how you get on and might prompt me to get mine mobile again ...

[lesapandre]

1 hour ago, Somerset Suffolk said:

excellent news @Weird Car - 2cv's really get under your skin - I managed to cobble together 1 solid 2cv out of 3 ... very much looking forward to seeing how you get on and might prompt me to get mine mobile again ...

[Weird Car]

Currently flying back from 10 days in Tokyo, much JDM chod spotted 

first things first though 

flight, China Eastern, comfortable business class, loads of food, reaching the level of too much food really but overall very enjoyable 8/10

 

right, onto the spots 

 

lots of vehicles incoming pre warning 

 

 

 

 

[fatharris]

Some top spotting there - I was in Tokyo last year and really enjoyed it, plus the exchange rate made it very favourable!

[Weird Car]

12 minutes ago, fatharris said:

plus the exchange rate made it very favourable!

It was definitely a bit of a shock, the ability to get a bottle of water from any on street vending machine for 60p was amazing, the mini earthquake was mildly terrifying though 

[Schaefft]

That white dusty BMW E38 in the garage is a super rare stretched L7, what a great spot!

I definitely have to visit Japan at some point. Everyone I know who's been loved it, unsurprisingly.

[Weird Car]

5 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

I definitely have to visit Japan at some point.

I’m now searching for an imported Toyota Crown Taxi 😮‍💨😂

[Rightnider]

I was there in 2018 with my then 14 year old son. It was amazing! I’ve seen the exchange rate is very nice now. 

[Weird Car]

After arriving at Heathrow yesterday I took the opportunity whist I was down south to pick up the 2CV

Basic motoring for sure 

 

obligatory pez station shot at what used to be my favourite petrol station when I lived in Portsmouth, £35 of super brimmed it

 

6 hours of cruising at 55/60 and we’re home, it didn’t miss a beat and after 20 minutes or so I got used to and quite enjoyed the push pull gear change 

 

it’s definitely charming and i didn’t even have to stop for fuel

[SilverMachine]

25 minutes ago, Weird Car said:

6 hours of cruising at 55/60 and we’re home, it didn’t miss a beat and after 20 minutes or so I got used to and quite enjoyed the push pull gear change 

 

it’s definitely charming and i didn’t even have to stop for fuel

lots of yummy fuel! is there  still a fair bit left?

was always amazed by my teachers one in primary school. used to pull the seats out and put them on the grass! 

did you manage any gravity defying cornering yet?

[Weird Car]

14 minutes ago, SilverMachine said:

is there  still a fair bit left?

So funnily enough I went back out in it about an hour ago and it conked out as I left my road so it was a miracle I made it home, thankfully I only live 3 minutes from a petrol station so a Jerry can was got and I was back up and running 

14 minutes ago, SilverMachine said:

did you manage any gravity defying cornering yet?

On every single corner, it feels like it’s about to fall over but somehow doesn’t it’s a very odd sensation 

[Sheefag]

This looks really interesting.
Anyone have any idea what it is?   

[Bradders59]

28 minutes ago, Weird Car said:

So funnily enough I went back out in it about an hour ago and it conked out as I left my road so it was a miracle I made it home, thankfully I only live 3 minutes from a petrol station so a Jerry can was got and I was back up and running 

On every single corner, it feels like it’s about to fall over but somehow doesn’t it’s a very odd sensation 

Only experienced that odd sensation once, when I was driven around Kirkistown race circuit in the dark by a lunatic 2CV owner who was a fellow marshall at the circuit.

It was bloody terrifying.

 

[Matty]

Excellent buy. Plenty of write ups of what its like to live with please!

And havent you moved to yorkshire now? If so, tentative dibs...

[captain_70s]

14 minutes ago, Sheefag said:

This looks really interesting.
Anyone have any idea what it is?   

Toyota Origin.

A retro recreation of the original 1950s Toyota Crown.

[brownnova]

1 hour ago, Weird Car said:

After arriving at Heathrow yesterday I took the opportunity whist I was down south to pick up the 2CV

Basic motoring for sure 

 

obligatory pez station shot at what used to be my favourite petrol station when I lived in Portsmouth, £35 of super brimmed it

 

6 hours of cruising at 55/60 and we’re home, it didn’t miss a beat and after 20 minutes or so I got used to and quite enjoyed the push pull gear change 

 

it’s definitely charming and i didn’t even have to stop for fuel

Outstanding purchase.  2CVs are awesome. Miss having mine on the road very much! 

[richardmorris]

On 21/06/2026 at 19:58, Weird Car said:

So funnily enough I went back out in it about an hour ago and it conked out as I left my road so it was a miracle I made it home, thankfully I only live 3 minutes from a petrol station so a Jerry can was got and I was back up and running 

On every single corner, it feels like it’s about to fall over but somehow doesn’t it’s a very odd sensation 

46mpg would be ok, 250miles on a full tank with a litre left, but I’ve run out at 200 too. 

[Three Speed]

On 21/06/2026 at 20:36, captain_70s said:

original 1950s Toyota Crown.

Like this one I saw at a show in Tokyo a couple of years ago. Fully restored from a basket case by Toyota apprentices.