WHERE TO START WHEN BUILDING A 2CV
The 2CV championship is a wonderful class for mechanics/drivers.
It’s very well-suited to those who are handy in a workshop and like fiddling. The Haynes manual for the Citroen 2CV is essential reading.
To begin with, get familiar with the club website, 2cvracing.org.uk, and download the 2Cvparts.com Championship regulations. Read them and read them again. The club can put you in touch with 2CV racers local to you and help find you a buddy – you’ll be able to spend time examining their car and discussing the tech details.
Then it’s time to make a plan. List what must be done and roughly in what order. Plan for the build to take from six to 12 months of steady work for a couple of people with occasional extra help. With care, a car can be built for around £5000-£6000 plus any paid-for labour.
Next, source the key parts, beginning with a donor 2CV. Look out for an MOT failure or maybe an old race car that needs work. It must have all the parts including the engine and a gearbox, along with disc brakes. It’s also helpful to find a second engine as it’s reassuring to have a spare.