Citroën - AK 400 - 1971
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Citroën AK 400 from 1971, located in the Netherlands, with 91,396 km, registered in the Netherlands, manual transmission, petrol, colour grey, approximately 29 hp from a 602 cc Ami engine, CoC not present, fully restored including a galvanised new chassis and a restored interior with brown upholstery, in very good overall condition.
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Citroën AK 400 1971
- Completely restored including a new, galvanised chassis
- Very original bodywork
- Luxury version with parking and hazard lights
- Ami engine with about 29 hp
EXTERIOR
Exceptionally beautiful Citroën AK 400: this example is fully and extensively restored, including a new chassis and a newly fitted interior. The AK 400 (payload 400 kg) is the sought-after van version of the iconic 2 CV, also known as the 'Duck'. This example was built in 1971 at the Citroën factory in Vigo, Spain. The car comes from the collection of a hobbyist and is in a very nice, restored condition. The bodywork is still very original and has been painted in the lovely, classy colour 'Albatros' beige/grey. The chrome work is largely original and renewed where necessary. The wheels and rubbers are in good condition. We have rarely seen a nicer AK!
INTERIOR
The wonderfully simple interior has also been restored and is in good condition. The seats have attractive brown upholstery. The interior is further equipped with heating and a switch for the windscreen wipers and the hazards. The side windows are tilting.
TECHNICAL
Since the original AK 400 from 1971 features a 22 hp engine, this example is equipped with a more powerful Ami-engine of about 29 hp. The car runs, brakes and shifts well. It is equipped with high-quality silicon-based brake fluid. The new chassis is galvanised and thus offers excellent rust protection thanks to thermal galvanising. The complete immersion process during the galvanising guarantees that inaccessible areas are coated, making the chassis virtually maintenance-free without the need for additional treatments such as tectyling or painting. We have found no rust on this car.
GENERAL
The Citroën 2CV. Best known as the 'Duck' or 'Ugly Duckling'. This iconic French model was created in 1935 for French farmers as the target audience. It had to be affordable and reliable. It also had to be able to transport goods comfortably and safely over unpaved roads—potatoes, eggs and wine. One requirement was that eggs in a basket would not crack when the car drove over a ploughed field, and this car delivered that. The original plan was to present the 'Deux Chevaux' at the Paris Motor Show in 1939, but due to the war this took place only in 1948. Production ran unusually long: from 1949 to 1990. Despite great success and high production numbers, a good, rust-free example is now increasingly scarce. The van version (Fourgonnette) is known as the delivery Duck and was produced from 1951, with the AK 400 produced from 1970. The delivery Duck was also used by the Dutch roadside assistance in the past! Today, they are mainly sought after for marketing or camper possibilities.
Seller's Story
For several years we have been active in the sale of vintage, classic and modern sports cars throughout the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world. We offer a wonderful variety of collector and driver cars that you can enjoy for years to come. You can find this online at Carrosso. com or by visiting our showroom in Oldemarkt, an hour's drive from Amsterdam.
We have a wide variety of classic sports cars, if you are interested in the specific details of a particular car, feel free to give us a call. We are open to negotiating transactions, we can store cars, and we have an effective and reliable way to sell your cars through our purchase or consignment sales program. So, if you have a (classic) sports car for sale, contact us and we can give you the price your car deserves!
Citroën AK 400 1971
- Completely restored including a new, galvanised chassis
- Very original bodywork
- Luxury version with parking and hazard lights
- Ami engine with about 29 hp
EXTERIOR
Exceptionally beautiful Citroën AK 400: this example is fully and extensively restored, including a new chassis and a newly fitted interior. The AK 400 (payload 400 kg) is the sought-after van version of the iconic 2 CV, also known as the 'Duck'. This example was built in 1971 at the Citroën factory in Vigo, Spain. The car comes from the collection of a hobbyist and is in a very nice, restored condition. The bodywork is still very original and has been painted in the lovely, classy colour 'Albatros' beige/grey. The chrome work is largely original and renewed where necessary. The wheels and rubbers are in good condition. We have rarely seen a nicer AK!
INTERIOR
The wonderfully simple interior has also been restored and is in good condition. The seats have attractive brown upholstery. The interior is further equipped with heating and a switch for the windscreen wipers and the hazards. The side windows are tilting.
TECHNICAL
Since the original AK 400 from 1971 features a 22 hp engine, this example is equipped with a more powerful Ami-engine of about 29 hp. The car runs, brakes and shifts well. It is equipped with high-quality silicon-based brake fluid. The new chassis is galvanised and thus offers excellent rust protection thanks to thermal galvanising. The complete immersion process during the galvanising guarantees that inaccessible areas are coated, making the chassis virtually maintenance-free without the need for additional treatments such as tectyling or painting. We have found no rust on this car.
GENERAL
The Citroën 2CV. Best known as the 'Duck' or 'Ugly Duckling'. This iconic French model was created in 1935 for French farmers as the target audience. It had to be affordable and reliable. It also had to be able to transport goods comfortably and safely over unpaved roads—potatoes, eggs and wine. One requirement was that eggs in a basket would not crack when the car drove over a ploughed field, and this car delivered that. The original plan was to present the 'Deux Chevaux' at the Paris Motor Show in 1939, but due to the war this took place only in 1948. Production ran unusually long: from 1949 to 1990. Despite great success and high production numbers, a good, rust-free example is now increasingly scarce. The van version (Fourgonnette) is known as the delivery Duck and was produced from 1951, with the AK 400 produced from 1970. The delivery Duck was also used by the Dutch roadside assistance in the past! Today, they are mainly sought after for marketing or camper possibilities.
Seller's Story
For several years we have been active in the sale of vintage, classic and modern sports cars throughout the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world. We offer a wonderful variety of collector and driver cars that you can enjoy for years to come. You can find this online at Carrosso. com or by visiting our showroom in Oldemarkt, an hour's drive from Amsterdam.
We have a wide variety of classic sports cars, if you are interested in the specific details of a particular car, feel free to give us a call. We are open to negotiating transactions, we can store cars, and we have an effective and reliable way to sell your cars through our purchase or consignment sales program. So, if you have a (classic) sports car for sale, contact us and we can give you the price your car deserves!
Details
Brand
Citroën
Model Type
AK 400
Year
1971
Located in
Netherlands
Mileage reading
91396 km
Registration papers
with Dutch registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Horse Power
29
Cubic capacity
602
Matching numbers
Unknown
Matching colours
Unknown
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Certificate available
No
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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