2CV Drive To Work In The Snow

We had a light snow over night, and it was still snowing gently. This is a rather longish video of my drive to work the morning of Feb. 21, 2011.
I've been experimenting with placement of the camera and tripod in the car. The camera is too far to the right in this video, but not so bad it isn't watchable. A previous attempt had the camera much too high, and I had to scrap the video.

[@Munkenba]

I've got one here in England that I drove through all of last winter, reliable as hell and so capable in the snow, it just wouldn't let go of the road. Even drove it with the roof off in that weather, the heater is great so it was fine up front, but my rear passengers lost the feeling in their ears. I told them that was the "dual zone climate control" in action.

[@richardholmes7199]

Does it snow in England very much?

[@paulferrara9079]

Love any car that just works. Love how simple these cars are, wow no computers needed, and look it runs, runs well. Great engineering, made simple.

[@srfrg9707]

And no road needed either. There were no paved roads in rural post war France

[@76notam]

Congratulations with your 2 CV👍.. it's Avery good car for this weather (snow), because it's a "light" car and the tyres are small 👍 and .. Bonne route en 2 CV 😉

[@jipej9810]

Brave 2 CV ! qui affronte la neige .... sans peur et sans reproche !!

[@dlittlester]

I love this video. Watched it at least five times now. Somehow that little car stirs something in my soul.

[@ruppert5134]

Yeah they somehow stirred me to make this ode to the 2 CV kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnWVpZZqitmpa9k

[@Kinsanth_]

Because that car is unbelievably comfy, reliable and also easy to take care of. It is from a time, where carbuilders actually cared even for those people, which had almost no money in the pocket to get them moving. Nowadays cars arent nearly as solid as this one

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

I’d forgotten how much I’ve missed this Used to have a green RH drive in London, uk 🇬🇧

[@toytoy515]

Une merveille la dedeche, dans les années 70/80 j'en avais une, puis une Diane, c'étais le meme plaisir!!! merci Citroen.

[@thesantiso]

It seems you know how to start a day like a man. Congratulations for the ride my friend!!! I hope someday I'll get mine... Regards!!!

[@xm222]

Nice driving 😊👍

[@rusav81]

you can go everywhere with that small tires :))

[@TheGel69]

if you pressure wash the undercarriage each spring you should be good to go . I had one of these in Lyon France during my younger years and it was a daily driver 365 days a years even trips to the ski resort did not scare us at a time

[@03Andresito]

GOOD QUESTION! HOW ABOUT HEATER? DO THEY HAVE HEATER INSIDE THE CAB? AND WHAT KIND?

[@mrmarco53]

Hi Roger, Yours is identified as a 'linked comment.' Whatever that means in the greater scheme of things, at the moment the ability to reply directly to your comment is not available, so I must reply here in the main thread. The two little stickers you see on the windscreen identify the vehicle as registered for our Citroën Rendezvous held every year on Father's Day weekend in Saratoga Springs, New York. The one on the right, which looks like a 2CV, is from 2008. The other is actually a Traction Avant for the event year 2009. Each year one Citroën model is recognized--usually for a milestone event. The 2CV was 60 years old in 2008, for example. Yes, I have seen the air duct fans. I don't think anyone in the US sells them, but I've seen them in the 2CV Friends catalog.

[@ulrikreimann652]

Watching this is ZEN. PS: My totally renovated 2CV will never drive in snow!

[@rogerhudson9732]

Hi I saw two little pictures on the right hand (passenger) windscreen, the one on the left looks like my AC 2litre saloon, what is it? I also had a 2CV but got rid of it for a Range Rover, an expensive mistake. Have you seen the little in-line fans you cut into the top air hose to boost screen heating?

[@78a67h]

Check out the 2CV Sahara version. Very rare believed to remain less than 30 still on the road today.

[@PetrScorpio]

Hello, and how about heating in car?

[@leneanderthalien]

The 2cv heat good if the engine works hard ennough (no real heating in descent), but in winter it need to reduce the air intake with the special mask...

[@hakim91]

we have 2cv in north america?

[@Pingthescribe]

Is this safe to drive on a highway? I was seriously considering buying one for a time, but there are so many steep slopes and curves on my commute in addition to the highway that I just wasn't sure.

[@wassock55]

nice vid glad to see tnat the roads are just as bumpy as they are here in the uk! those poor king pins suffer i drive a dolly btw

[@thebrookboy]

Yes ! My 2cv is red(1989) . If you're going, look for my license plate#( Bagpipes).at the Springs Motel....Your car sounds really great !(Not to much sewing machine noise.....Great video !

[@deekaysk]

Now I remembered: is it the youtube built in stabilization?

[@nemanjar5903]

I hope to see a modern 2CV

[@l.archange_13]

The country ?

[@thebrookboy]

I have to ask if salt is used on your roads.? I would love to use my 2cv in the winter in upper New York State,but that would be the end of a wonderful car. Even with my galvinized frame ,the salt would win !! Good luck with you beauty .

[@coaxialgyro700]

Can you tell me what SNOW TYRE's were used in the video . I can't find much in the U.K.

[@TheGel69]

you can go to clubcassis.fr they sell tires and ship as well

[@boredsund]

That was a light snow?!?! The best car I ever had in snow (and that is including a 4x4) was a 2cv. It just went on regardless. Would give me left leg for another.

[@grandcarriage1]

@TheTruemouse ....There is an importer in Seattle... They get pristine ones from Japan. If you're really interested, I'll post the link.

[@MineTwine45]

How in the heck did you find one of these in the U.S.? I want one lol

[@dmcnamara9859]

They were available in the 1980s(thru independent importers after Citroen exited America) before DOT made Grey Market cars illegal.

[@TheTruemouse]

"We'll take a front row today" Because half the water-cooled cars couldn't make it. Quick hint, retro-fit flat aero wiper blades. I know people think they're just a gimmick but I've noticed an amazing difference on my Citroën Xsara Picasso, which also has a flat pane of glass for the windsheild. No more games of hide & streak for me. You can find them on Amazon.co.uk for around $12.50, perhaps up to $20 including postage and packing to USA, for the pair.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Thanks for the ride. The 2CV seems to drive quite well in the snow. Do you have snow tires, or chains on them?

[@deekaysk]

Hi, first of all, I envy you, a 2CV and a Godess... :) One day I hope I´l have those as well in my garage. I have to ask, what camera did u use, and how was it attached to the car? I like the frame movement of the setup (not shaky at all, very slow and smooth, I´d like to replicate that). I bet It´s quite a hefty camera, of a bulky camera mount. Merci beaucoup ;) D.K.

[@TheTruemouse]

@hakim91 While living in Tacoma WA I had followed a 2cv into basement parking in Seattle, had obviously just been imported from Germany, five colours of primer, more duck-tape than canvas in the roof and one legal tyre. I jumped out of my brand new Pontiac and offered a trade right there and then, pink slip in one hand, keys in the other. He wouldn't go for it.

[@humanity941]

wow great video i havent seen snow i live in melbourne australia

[@pedropinheiroaugusto3220]

The worst about driving in the snow with the 2cv is when I need to slow behind a Land Rover...

[@Kinsanth_]

Stop complaining. If you drive cautious you dont have any troubles at all :p

[@josedomingosilvaleoz582]

I believe this is in Canada, isn't it?

[@mrmarco53]

José Domingo Silva Leoz No, actually in Connecticut, USA. :)

[@josedomingosilvaleoz582]

***** a 2CV in the States? Unbelievable. Anyway it's nice to see people who can appreciate this kind of vehicles. Good for you! :)

[@Rutherford94]

great video, but what about the heating? Is it warm enough in the winter?

[@mrmarco53]

Of course it depends on how cold it is. The engine generates some heat, and that can be felt near the ducts, but not too far into the rest of the car. If your heater ducts are in good condition, and you block off places where heat can escape, it isn't too bad. One trick is to put a piece of cardboard in the grill ahead of the engine fan. Be very careful not to overheat the engine. I wouldn't use this above 20F degrees. The engine fan is also the heater blower, so blocking the air flow to the engine will reduce the fan's ability to move the air into the cabin. The air that does get through will be warmer though. Auxiliary electric fans are made that mount inside the ducts. I've not tried them though.

[@Rutherford94]

well i asked that cause my 2cv 6 club 1989 has no heating. In 2009 we had to put in a catalysator cause it's a law in germany to have one if we are living in big cities like Munich or Berlin. So they took out the heating because the smell was so bad. Kind regards.

[@nemo9171]

The 2 cv is - to me - a wonderful car (but i am not objective as i'm french !).I have watched this doc. with pleasure but ask to me : what is the final result ? What a critic about this car in winter conditions ? Snowing road, distances, weight to charge a.s.o.

[@mrmarco53]

With snow tires, the 2CV is an excellent vehicle for driving in snow.

[@nemo9171]

Thanks for the testimony ! I was sure of it ! I dream about that car ! I realy hope to have the opportunity to buy one ... one day ! I am sixty y.o. and as well i saw, as a young boy, a lot of 2CV on my street and by town. it's a real nostalgic object to me !

[@leifvejby8023]

Good in deep snow too, where not much else can go!

[@karel-de-Grote]

The 2cv skill! Perfect!

[@fg42t2]

You can buy one on E bay. I did. I have driven it 5 years only repair was 2 new spark plugs .

[@WouterBregman]

I have been watching this video many times now, and I still enjoy it. Here's a video that I shot of my 1970 Citroën Ami 8, also in cold conditions, but without the snowy bits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opa8dWiNprCbmZY

[@queenhashe5261]

wouhaaaa the motor is fantastic..rolex clic clic clic

[@Rocktecho]

Lovely car! It's a shame they get ridiculed so much.

[@smokeyjoe7251]

Underlying jealousy. It's a classic car that can go off road, drive through snow, reliable and the flat twin uses very little in the way of fuel. A GTR might go fast, but a 2CV goes anywhere.

[@beesknees1945]

Its really odd to hear an American accent after watching 2cv videos all day.

[@opusdei3153]

super iron snails car french mytic

[@akronymus]

Come on, less idleing, less choke, shift up earlier. The 2 CV is not a russian tank. Please try to find speed #4 (to neutral, then right, and push). The rest is very ok, smooth handleing will make it last for long.

[@fernandovalladares6701]

Capable not a Russian tank, but it is extremely resistant, mine is a 3cv Argentine model equivalent to 2cv6, is 43 years old and still working, the engine is a beauty, I enjoy it whenever I can, it is relaxing to handle it.

[@davidiles4860]

we people of the US aren't stupid, we just want to look poor, so we drive cars that make us look good