Shmidt.Art - CITROËN 2CV6 CLUB · 1985 - 1980s
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Citroën poster featuring the 2CV6 Club (1985) by Shmidt.Art, an A1-size graphic design from France in excellent condition.
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Offered is an elegant and highly detailed A1-size poster featuring the Citroën 2CV6 Club (1985), one of the most recognizable and culturally significant French cars ever produced. The artwork combines several illustrated views of the vehicle with detailed mechanical components, technical specifications, and dimensional information.
Description
This A1-format poster presents the Citroën 2CV6 Club from 1985 through a carefully arranged collection of automotive illustrations. The design combines complete exterior views with separate technical studies of the engine, suspension, wheels, and principal vehicle dimensions.
The design includes:
Multiple front, rear three-quarter, and side views of the Citroën 2CV6
Detailed illustration of the air-cooled flat-twin engine
Suspension and mechanical component illustrations
Wheel and tyre construction details
Overall dimensions, wheelbase, track width, and wheel specifications
Technical specification panel with performance information
Decorative engineering, compass, and scale elements
Vintage-inspired background with a double-line border
Poster size: A1 (594 × 841 mm)
Design & Aesthetic
The poster is executed in the style of a vintage automotive engineering plate. Detailed shaded illustrations are combined with restrained technical annotations and carefully positioned dimensional markings.
The warm, lightly aged background, bold period-inspired typography, symmetrical border, and muted automotive colors create the appearance of a historic workshop document or technical manual. The combination of charming exterior views and exposed mechanical components makes the composition both decorative and informative.
Subject Significance
The Citroën 2CV was originally developed to provide simple, affordable, and practical transportation for rural France. Introduced in 1948, it remained in production for more than four decades and became one of the most recognizable cars in European automotive history.
The 1985 Citroën 2CV6 Club was powered by a 602 cc air-cooled flat-twin engine producing approximately 29 PS. Power was delivered to the front wheels through a four-speed manual transmission operated by the car’s distinctive dashboard-mounted gear selector.
One of the 2CV’s most remarkable features was its exceptionally compliant suspension. Its interconnected spring system provided generous wheel travel, allowing the lightweight car to travel comfortably across rough and uneven roads while maintaining stability.
The 2CV6 also featured removable body panels, a folding fabric roof, simple mechanical construction, and an easily maintained air-cooled engine. These elements reflected Citroën’s original philosophy of creating a practical vehicle using the fewest components necessary.
The Club specification provided a slightly more refined interpretation of the 2CV while preserving its mechanical simplicity and unmistakable character. By 1985, the model had already evolved from basic rural transport into an enduring symbol of French culture and unconventional automotive design.
Condition
Excellent visual condition
Crisp print quality with finely rendered details
No visible defects (adjust if necessary)
Lot Details
Lot size: 1 poster
Size: A1
Theme: Classic automotive / mechanical illustration
Subject: Citroën 2CV6 Club (1985)
Collector’s Appeal
This poster is an ideal collectible for Citroën enthusiasts, admirers of French automotive design, classic-car collectors, and enthusiasts of innovative mechanical engineering. It works particularly well as a decorative centerpiece for a home, office, garage, studio, workshop, café, or showroom, combining the unmistakable charm of the Citroën 2CV with detailed illustrations of its ingenious mechanical construction.
AI disclosure: This poster design was created using generative AI and subsequently reviewed and manually edited by Shmidt.Art.
Seller's Story
Shmidt.Art creates automotive-inspired wall art celebrating iconic classic and modern cars. Our technical-style poster designs focus on engineering, proportions and timeless automotive character.
Each piece is professionally produced with close attention to detail and securely packed for international delivery.
Offered is an elegant and highly detailed A1-size poster featuring the Citroën 2CV6 Club (1985), one of the most recognizable and culturally significant French cars ever produced. The artwork combines several illustrated views of the vehicle with detailed mechanical components, technical specifications, and dimensional information.
Description
This A1-format poster presents the Citroën 2CV6 Club from 1985 through a carefully arranged collection of automotive illustrations. The design combines complete exterior views with separate technical studies of the engine, suspension, wheels, and principal vehicle dimensions.
The design includes:
Multiple front, rear three-quarter, and side views of the Citroën 2CV6
Detailed illustration of the air-cooled flat-twin engine
Suspension and mechanical component illustrations
Wheel and tyre construction details
Overall dimensions, wheelbase, track width, and wheel specifications
Technical specification panel with performance information
Decorative engineering, compass, and scale elements
Vintage-inspired background with a double-line border
Poster size: A1 (594 × 841 mm)
Design & Aesthetic
The poster is executed in the style of a vintage automotive engineering plate. Detailed shaded illustrations are combined with restrained technical annotations and carefully positioned dimensional markings.
The warm, lightly aged background, bold period-inspired typography, symmetrical border, and muted automotive colors create the appearance of a historic workshop document or technical manual. The combination of charming exterior views and exposed mechanical components makes the composition both decorative and informative.
Subject Significance
The Citroën 2CV was originally developed to provide simple, affordable, and practical transportation for rural France. Introduced in 1948, it remained in production for more than four decades and became one of the most recognizable cars in European automotive history.
The 1985 Citroën 2CV6 Club was powered by a 602 cc air-cooled flat-twin engine producing approximately 29 PS. Power was delivered to the front wheels through a four-speed manual transmission operated by the car’s distinctive dashboard-mounted gear selector.
One of the 2CV’s most remarkable features was its exceptionally compliant suspension. Its interconnected spring system provided generous wheel travel, allowing the lightweight car to travel comfortably across rough and uneven roads while maintaining stability.
The 2CV6 also featured removable body panels, a folding fabric roof, simple mechanical construction, and an easily maintained air-cooled engine. These elements reflected Citroën’s original philosophy of creating a practical vehicle using the fewest components necessary.
The Club specification provided a slightly more refined interpretation of the 2CV while preserving its mechanical simplicity and unmistakable character. By 1985, the model had already evolved from basic rural transport into an enduring symbol of French culture and unconventional automotive design.
Condition
Excellent visual condition
Crisp print quality with finely rendered details
No visible defects (adjust if necessary)
Lot Details
Lot size: 1 poster
Size: A1
Theme: Classic automotive / mechanical illustration
Subject: Citroën 2CV6 Club (1985)
Collector’s Appeal
This poster is an ideal collectible for Citroën enthusiasts, admirers of French automotive design, classic-car collectors, and enthusiasts of innovative mechanical engineering. It works particularly well as a decorative centerpiece for a home, office, garage, studio, workshop, café, or showroom, combining the unmistakable charm of the Citroën 2CV with detailed illustrations of its ingenious mechanical construction.
AI disclosure: This poster design was created using generative AI and subsequently reviewed and manually edited by Shmidt.Art.
Seller's Story
Shmidt.Art creates automotive-inspired wall art celebrating iconic classic and modern cars. Our technical-style poster designs focus on engineering, proportions and timeless automotive character.
Each piece is professionally produced with close attention to detail and securely packed for international delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Shmidt.Art
Specific region of origin
France
Poster title
CITROËN 2CV6 CLUB · 1985
Subject
Automotive, Graphic design, Transport, Vintage
Estimated period
1980s
Country of origin
France
Condition
A (excellent - mint condition)
Number of objects
1
Height
84.1 cm
Width
59.4 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
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