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V8MoneyPit:
Following on from this topic on other threads, there is an article in Jan 2005 issue of Practical Classics about modded 2CV's. One of them is a 4x4 built by PTS Developments of Wokingham. It has part time 4wd, being front only normally. One lever engages the transfer box then another engages a rear diff lock. So quite a serious piece of kit.

Being only 12'7" long with minimal overhang, it's approach, breakover and departure angles all look excellent. It may only boast 34bhp, but with low gearing (flat out at 60mph!) it should be quite capable.

The article quotes "It works so well, I've used it to pull out Land Rovers." Well  :shock:  :lol:

But, being a 2CV fan, I must say it looks the business  :D

Another excellent general quote from the article is "Once you get used to the idea that braking in a sinful waste of energy and the horizon is supposed to tilt that way, you can press on smartly with the normal 29 horses." Certainly, I used to get to work quicker in the 2CV than I did in any other car once I got the hang of it  :lol:

Range Rover Blues:

--- Quote from: "V8MoneyPit" ---The article quotes "It works so well, I've used it to pull out Land Rovers." Well  :shock:  :lol:
--- End quote ---


Can't help thinking they wern't that stuck.

V8MoneyPit:
Yes, the main problem is the matter of vehicle mass. The 2CV would not have enough mass to provide the grip to pull a 2 tonne LR from much goo.

Range Rover Blues:
But we can let them dream :lol:

V8MoneyPit:
:lol:
But I think it would be quite capable in it's own right being light, tall, low geared, etc.

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