Barn Find 1 owner classic Citroen 2CV survivor discovered

[@Jonathan-jn7pj]

Wow! That was surreal…. I can’t thank you enough Jonny. You’re as nice in person as you seem on your videos. Darren and Matt were great as well. Dad is still motivated in getting Bluebell back on the road. Definitely a high point in our family history. 😊

[@finleyplympton]

Good luck for getting Bluebell back on the road! I'm a fellow 2cv owner so I get the love for the 2cv

[@paulsuddes1144]

Definitely get it back on the road….it’s a lovely car

[@mccarthymccarthy1]

Great barnfind episode. Thanks

[@Ecosse57]

it warms the heart knowing this is kept in the family and i do hope it's brought back to road-ready condition. as an american brought up on muscle cars i didn't then have much use for cars such as this but it has undeniable charm and history. thank you for sharing some family history with us!

[@cinque1961]

Snowhite, she was my first car. 1985 2CV. So many good memories. Sold it in 91 (and regretted) with 120k plus. So satisfying it was to hear the sound of Bluebell engine breathing again. You'll never walk alone with a car like this.

[@faustovieira]

Please start doing the follow-up episodes on the barn finds. It would be amazing to see all these vehicles restored and on the road.

[@adsyoffinch]

Definitely! I want to see what became of the Rover and Lamborghini!

[@cze33e]

Yes, that'd be great

[@talboyovGY]

💯

[@GenaF]

That is a great idea. I haven't watched all of the barn find vids but i usually feel a little bit downcast at the end as we never know if the cars do live again or if they are just pushed back into the garage/barn, never to see daylight again.

[@will4may175]

It would be great, however restorations can take years, especially with rare cars with even rarer parts, some you cannot even get third party made parts and you hope to find a scrap car somewhere in the world to get it, thankfully there is some companies now that could make you a part with latest tech but you still need the exact dimensions, and if you don't have the part getting those could take some doing.

[@benl2069]

I honestly cant get enough of these barn find videos

[@samholdsworth420]

The only thing that would make it better is if Drake would finally make an appearance.. How late do we have to wait?!

[@simes205]

Same here

[@DlZZEE]

​@@samholdsworth420 kodak over drake

[@paulwilson1529]

me too

[@aye3678]

@@samholdsworth420 I legit cringed so hard at your comment. Yikes.

[@SurvivingTheApocalypse]

Can barely put into words how fantastic this series is.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

🗯️💬👌🏽

[@kriswilson265]

It deserves air time on TV love the barn find videos

[@talboyovGY]

Agreed

[@ironpony42]

Love the little 2CV. Johnny needs to find a mobile detailing friend to come on these. A proper clean could be all the inspiration needed to get the owners of some of these vehicles to move forward with keeping them on the road. Of course hearing them run again helps, but seeing the years peeled back with a proper detail would certainly inspire them to go further. Thanks Johnny, always a fun day out with you in a barn.

[@simonwhalley1743]

I was thinking the same when I watched the Rover SDI barn find recently. I’d love to see some sympathetic paint correction on these cars. Anyway, as ever, a great video.

[@chrisprice4658]

Hear hear, Johnny busy these cars out, dust's them down and fires them up.....perfect

[@ridgmont61]

I love the way the son still walked out of the door of the greenhouse despite there being no glass in any of it

[@reidster87]

I really love that this little 2CV is staying in the family.

[@robertkirchner7981]

One wonders why they took it off the road to begin with.

[@Lazerz27189]

@@robertkirchner7981 Jonathan mentioned his dad got a company car, thats why it was parked I think.

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

I could hear Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin singing 'Je t'aime' as you were lubing the cylinders, gently stroking the jumper cables and coaxing this car into life! Such an enjoyable find, thanks Jonny.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha! Stop making it erotic!

[@DarkDeath-yg7nv]

weirdo

[@smhorse]

"Moi non plus"....

[@g00dfeeling]

Hated 2CV when a was a kid. Now I think it is beautiful.

[@BeeCee100279]

The Citroen Conservatoire concept convertible greenhouse had me 😂 good one Jonny👏😆

[@rufusharbud3673]

Amazing barn find again Johnny. My parents had three of these while I was growing up at school in the 80's. I did try to learn to drive in one, but me and my dad got the hump with each other. But to my reflective shame, I did crash my mum's Charleston into a tree, rip the roof off my dads Special ( because of unclipped roof ) down a dual carriageway, and my Dad's Special caught fire on the M1 at Hendon ( where while listening to the eye in the sky radio report, my Mum said " That is your Dad" ) and she was right... Amazing cars, amazing memories, amazing fun....and me and the Mrs want a 2cv van to tinker round Cornwall. I must admit I did cry just a bit, because my Mum has passed away, and I know she would of cheered when this Bluebell started again. She did love the 2cv.

[@rushja]

Jonny laughing maniacally in a cloud of smoke is why I love this show

[@jonp8582]

In the mid 80s I was running a horrible mint green Mk 3 Capri 2.0 auto. Most days on the way home from work I would come up behind a 2cv lumbering up a fairly steep uphill single carriageway rural road, I would usually slip past with a cheeky overtake just before the crest of the hill and leave the poor struggling 2CV in a trail of dust. One winter day snow had come down heavily over night. Having had a sketchy drive into work the firm shut up early so we could get home in day light. I approached the hill with much trepidation in the tail happy auto Capri !! Just near the top and im struggling for grip I hear the roar of the 2Cvs twin cylinders the skinny tyres cutting through the snow and the madly grinning arm waving driver flies past me beeping his horn in triumph !! he left me for snow dust that day, he was one happy 2Cv owner that day.

[@garyfisher2664]

Omg, I have one identical to this that I bought over 20 years ago and left it under a car cover on my dad's driveway. Same year, same colour, same interior. Put new tyres on it a couple of years ago to move it for restoration but it never happened. Seeing this has spured me on to make 2023 the year my 2cv hits the road again. Thanks for posting this video.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Go on Gary, save it. You won't regret it.

[@geezerj5288]

Every time you get one going, it doesn't matter what it is, but I have a huge smile on my face! Well done Jonny and team, cracking content!

[@chrisjohnson4165]

I worked on these for about 3 years before I went to college as a mature student. They are remarkable cars! After working for years on modern cars, then restoring vintage and classics, I loved their simplicity. I did quite a few chassis replacements under warranty, and I would start those at 9am Monday morning and finish at 1pm Wednesday, single handed, while the other mechanic did all my MOTs and Citroen BX and AX work for those 3 days. I loved it!

[@ianmangham4570]

Very cool 😎, 👍🇬🇧🙏

[@HowardLeVert]

I don't know why, but I found this barn find video quite uplifting; it left me with a big smile and even a tear when she started. Thank you for another fine video, Jonny.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ahh Howard, thank you. Well sometimes the car isn't the main point of these stories. It is the human backstory and our silly attachment to these machines.

[@robindumpleton3742]

There are loads of them in sheds in France and of course, they are often ULEZ compliant. 1200 BMW engine 😁

[@nastybun]

Sweet car, sweet sweet car. Lovely to see it up and running again, I hope it gets back on the road for another 140,000mi. Would love to see a followup episode.

[@mariasnell6868]

The smile on the sons face whilst sitting in car for first time in yrs was brilliant to capture . Had me smiling all the way through this video , well done all on getting her started .

[@tomallen2401]

I've never been able to get excited by a 2CV but I got goosebumps when the engine came to life. I'm so happy for the family to see it run again, just proves what happens if you look after something properly.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers Tom. Yep, the family backstory and human connection is often the emotional switch!

[@seanoneillsongs]

You’ve never driven one then. How many cars are there where you can use at 90-100% on its ability most of the time. That said, it can get too exiting at times - especially it the cardboard ducting gets loose and rests on the exhaust. First you smell the smoke but pretty soon you can have a burnt out 2CV like I did.

[@talboyovGY]

My thoughts entirely, never expected to become so invested in something I care so little about! It looks in reasonable order considering

[@tomallen2401]

@@seanoneillsongs closet I've been was in a Peugeot 107

[@sportshatch]

Great old car. Glad it started. As a mechanic the cranking of that starter was sending my blood pressure through the roof.

[@rogerhudson2814]

Best barn find so far ! Who needs a Lamborghini Espada, this car is pure transportation!

[@W92Baj]

My mum had a C reg one in that colour. I rember the roof rolled back, standing on the seat holding the cross bar while my mum drove along :D

[@_gray_]

Who doesn't love the sports car barn finds... but the 2cv is such an iconic car, this has been my favourite so far, thanks JS

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Gray, glad this was your favourite. Thank you for watching the episodes.

[@stuartsmith5308]

what a feeling driving this car in the 1980's, passing other 2cv's, in your badass big block.

[@jfv65]

You know, you can even make it bigger! Just get a Burton kit and have 650(!) cc 1🤣😉 Not expensive either.

[@geofftefl]

This is such a beautiful trip down memory lane for this man. Imagine recalling his dad buying this car when he was 7 years old, learning to drive with this car and now seeing all this comes back to life. Wonderful, well done Johnny

[@lesflynn4455]

This really made me smile. My dearly departed dad always wanted a Citroen 2CV, but there wasn't many in Australia. It's such a happy looking little car.

[@jonathantwidale2722]

Wonderful to see Bluebell come to life again. My wife bought a similar condition white special 2 years ago and she is now a Beachcomber with the help of parts from Darren.. I would strip back your seats and reupholster them from the frame up. It only took my wife a long weekend and the seats are so comfy now. Happy motoring, Bluebell.

[@williamsimonwatmough3986]

My first car was a 2cv, which I inherited from my Mum. This was such a fabulous episode and brought back so many memories (like changing the steering rack on the drive) and when it started I must admit my eyes were damp.

[@knoxieman]

Lovely stuff, yes old cars really can transport you back in time

[@seanmorgan4099]

Heh I remember that old yellow one! Had some fun trips in that for hockey and Oulton Park!

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

I bought in 1986 an identical 2CV to this from a garage in Peterborough. I travelled all over in it, including to Scotland one year and to Holland another. I found it a better motorway cruiser than my friend's Mini as the engine was so much further away and therefore less intrusive into the Cabin. As I was in Cambridgeshire and this car was in Norfolk our paths must have crossed at some point. I remember once when I was visiting my parents, my mother tried to shut the boot with the stay up, bending it in half...

[@j.j.1064]

Wow. What a find. I was a Citroen Parts Dealer in the 80's and I still remember practically every part on this car. Sold loads of accessories that people bought for this car. Lots of striped roof canvas. You could tell a 2CV6 owner a mile off. Teacher, nurse, beard, small plats cheese cloth dresses wooly paterned. jumpers, woolly hat, they handled like a jelly on springs. The seats were like loungers, really soft and uncar like. Again, what a find. 😀

[@rodolphejeannot744]

Merci pour cette sympathique résurrection,! Vive la deuche, la Citroen 2 CV indémodable 👍 Elle est superbe et bien préservée Bonne continuation

[@harryharker9564]

I am an absolute 2cv freak and this Celeste blue is my alltime favourite colour.Your video is going frantic around the 2cv community great find J

[@GentilsGarage]

I absolutely loved watching this. A car that has been part of a family since new and will stay part of the family for good. This is pure car love.

[@boriss.861]

Johnny getting the expert in gives another facet on the models history. Great to see.

[@willstaniland1406]

learnt to drive in an Ami 8 , moved onto Dyane and ultimately Charleston . That non starting turnover noise reminded me of its pre electronic ignition hatred of the damp but loved the fast change straight out 2nd to 3rd on the gear shift . Great to see Bluebell

[@jamesellsworth9673]

It warms my heart to see a 2CV run again. So: a blue car and a blue haze!

[@David_S1985]

Quite frankly this is some of the vest content on KZbin. Forget super cars, even classic ones. There is more joy in a car like this than any collectors car.

[@ChrisFEJackson]

Result! What a great story for a family car. I'd never let the car go either. Thanks Johnny another barnstormer!

[@ScottRods]

That was superb. I think my first toy car was a 2CV, that my parents got for me as a present on our first trip to France. Happy memories.

[@ben_jam]

Knew she'd start, they're so durable, great vld as always 👏

[@ChuckFickens1972]

Soon as I saw it was a 2CV I was "yeah, of course it's going to start"

[@neilyeomans9805]

Had many a 2cv worked at main dealer used to replace chassis’s in 8 hours book time was 17 hours. Still have all the special tools. Cars a work of art.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

A fantastic episode, best one yet, cannot mistake the sound of a 2CV and love how it's stayed in the family since new.

[@DanielDrives]

Finally got round to watching this - what a treat! As a 2CV fan since birth, spending endless time with my Grandad's 2CVs, this video represents why the 2CV is so special. Simple, honest design and an extremely characterful drivetrain. I will always be a 2CV fan. Cheers Jonny for the great video.

[@Stoobers]

This made my wife very happy. She used to have an 85 2CV, and still loves them :)

[@majorgenerallifestuff]

Wow this has really pleased me to see thanks Jonny, The dealership that sold this 2CV is still going albeit as a Suzuki dealership now and prior to it selling Citroen it was a Ford dealership, I remember my Grandfather buying a brand new MK3 Escort from them in early 1981 Flemings was started by 2 brothers Frank and John, its still run by Franks sons, I live a stones throw from the dealership, I might pop in and point them in the direction of this episode 👍

[@JLo1960]

Johnny,a great episode. The 2CV is an outstanding piece of engineering. The men who designed these cars were artisans in their field. I had one in 1985 and loved it. Only way to drive them is foot to the floor everywhere. I'll buy another someday.

[@EnlightenedPatriot1]

I had 2 of these around then and now, just made 77, am off to view a couple next week hoping to have the joy of ownership and tootling around in one whilst I am still able.

[@jonburrough1452]

Yep - totally brilliant - what a lovely episode. From standing in the half greenhouse to getting Bluebell to start - thoroughly awesome. Thank you

[@hozzer68]

Love the barn finds, was sick of all the American channels showing their survivor barn finds, great to have UK ones 👍

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

I am not a Citroen fan. Never have been. However, I could not help but be charmed by this episode. How could anyone with a soul not be? A wonderful story in today’s throw away culture, and really pleased to hear ‘Bluebell’ will stay in the family and the owner will hopefully achieve their dream of a French tour. Yes I smiled when it started up, as much as I would an old 6 series. A lovely episode ❤

[@simonwhalley1743]

I love the way the car’s bonnet was bouncing around when you were rocking it back and forth in gear. It was so cute!

[@alanrobinson7866]

The bonnets are made of the lightest material known to mankind.

[@sararedfearn4691]

You did no see it but I have one big smile on my face. To the family and the Late Brake Show team. Thanks to you all. MrJR.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Sara, that's great to know. Thank you!

[@Seelingfahne]

One of my favourite barn find videos so far! Amazingly functional and impactful machine the 2CV is, and apparently pretty easy to revive!

[@RichieRouge206]

This was just amazing. I adore 2CVs

[@julianowens4071]

What a lovely story attached to this lovely little car,a lovely family growing along side this smashing little 2CV,how I remember my childhood

[@davidgreenwood4165]

Such a lovely story and car. The sound of it is so unique. I didn’t realise the engine was so tiny and just two cylinders. Superb camera work again. Nice.

[@erlic1967]

I live in the states and my own barn find is a 1971 SS Chevelle. It has a 396ci big block bolted to a Muncie rock crusher transmission that came out of a 1969 SS Chevelle that was destroyed after being rear ended by a semi tractor trailer. I found it 23 years ago and I still have and drive it.

[@pauldixon3677]

What a lovely example of the 2CV. Neatly preserved in a time capsule garage. Great vid Jonny.

[@MrLeccyt]

I was full of joy when she fired up. What a great find. Super video, here’s to many more happy miles.

[@richardswiecki1248]

Nice to see her starting up again after all those years. A real keeper, for life.

[@Canalsman]

Strangely emotional these episodes. Cars are not as inanimate as you might think! Thanks Jonny, may I say you're a gent ...

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Chris, we agree on the emotional front. It shows these machines help form a family bond sometimes that is more important than some nuts, bolts and painted metal. Thank you so much for watching.

[@shedbythetracks]

Never heard of this thing, and now my life seems incomplete without one.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

2cvs are iconic. There's nothing more French than a tin snail.

[@mikethomas2138]

I’d love to see an update about that 2CV with a photo of it on a ferry to France this summer . Great episode. Thanks

[@neilmustow368]

Noticed the Krooklok sticker on the back door I had one on my first car a 1983 Fiat Uno back in 1992 😂great barn find Jonny been well preserved this 2CV👍👍👍I do have that 1983 Citroen brochure somewhere in my 80's car brochure collection so pleased she runs

[@MarkAldrich74]

So many memories for them with this 2CV that is DEFINITELY a part of the family! I'm sure the Dad had a tear in his eye seeing the old girl fire up again, SHE LIVES! Great work Jonny!

[@trainwow24]

Great video, lovely family. Not a massive fan of the 2CV, but it sure put a smile on my face when it fired up!

[@Gert1803]

My daily transport is a 2CV-Van from 1974 which I completely restaurated, renovated and repainted. It's the most smooth car in my live ! I started driving a 2CV when I was 18, nowadays (at the age of 70) I still drive this 2CV-Van; also a 1977 2CV (without third window !) and a Citroën HY from 1981 as my holliday Camper. All cars renovated like new and been photographed over thousand times ... I'm a happy man ! Greetings from The Netherlands ! 😃

[@peterriggall8409]

Love 2CVs, love this series. This is about as good as it gets. Thanks to the family owners and Jonny and the team. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MGBranco]

I had a few back in the day where there were not inspections...one engine from one, chassis from other....lovely cars! The last ones were made in 1992 in Mangualde / Portugal!

[@samuel_excels]

I really, sincerely hope that the owner finally gives it the little bit of love it needs and then takes it to tour France. I really do love 2CVs (and Dianes), they're great fun to drive and so engaging.

[@jonathanking625]

Reminded me of my mothers 2cv, many great memories and adventures. Thank you

[@karlp8484]

I've been in a 2CV and I was very impressed. Beautiful ride quality, very comfy seats and plenty of room. You can even remove the rear seats and turn it into a van quite easily. Just don't expect any performance,. Despite the exaggerated leaning on "fast" corners, the actual handling dynamics are very stable with good direct steering feel also.

[@tonyevans5853]

Love these barn finds, my missus must wonder what I’m watching when I’m when under my breath I’m saying ‘Come on’ when they’re turning over trying to start 😮

[@hollyandtheev6519]

Watched this with a couple of beers, and I can honestly say it was a joyous 35 minutes.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you so much.

[@raytheron]

Oh, how wonderful to hear her firing up and then purring like a happy kitten! Would love a follow-up on Bluebell and your other barn finds, Jonny.

[@keithleesley5979]

Brilliant episode, what a true survivor and in such great condition, it's fantastic to keep it in the family, a good Tcut and polish and a set tyres and it'll be fantastic.

[@tesla-spectre]

I had one when I was a student but the "cooler" Charleston in two grey tones... such a nice car it was...

[@guspisano9777]

Truth to tell, Johnny. I have never been more keen to have a barn find car come to life as this one. I was about to sware off the whole premise after seeing so many cars having been turned to rust but this 2CV has so much character and having been shown so much love by its family that I genuinely cheered on start-up. Thank you for that. I only wish that dad had appeared at some point. It's his story after all. Much respect

[@mantarayal]

Well that put a smile on my face!! Sounded actually sweet when it started. I do hope it sees France. That would be great. 😍

[@JakePetrolhead]

Some of the best content on KZbin at the moment - the barn find episodes just get better and better, and what a wonderful car and family in this episode

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks!

[@grayfool]

Loving the barn finds Johnny. Good to hear the family are keeping the car. It"s obviously been greatly loved.

[@lebre320]

2cv were built until 1990, from 1988 in Mangualde, Portugal. The last came off the production line um July 1990, a 2CV 6 Charleston.

[@Pure-Luck447]

In these times it's better to keep your oldish car with a tad of rust going, get some spares, and keep driving it.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Agree.

[@iainweller452]

What a fantastic episode, it’s in wonderful condition, looked after like one of the family 👏

[@silsbo7535]

Absolutely brilliant! So great to see and hear an old family friend roar into life 👍

[@alexhampton2802]

One of my favorite LBS episodes to date, love it.

[@theloneranger2101]

And to cap it all off, Jonny in a 1980's Pop Video smoke affect at the end when it started, on a 1985 Citroen car, a very fitting tribute. Just a perfect way to finish this Barn Find video. Thanks Jonny!😁

[@muttleysb5830]

She lives indeed. Really hope Bluebell gets to see French soil again this summer! Another great barn find video 😊

[@gtp_vexd3507]

My mate Michael Colbourn had one of these in sixth form..... memories of the Feu Orange air freshener tapping the headlining when he cornered hard have never left me....😅

[@simes205]

My folks bought a 1958 2cv (ripplebonnet) out of a French farmers barn in 2005, it was a state. It’s now 2023 and it’s almost rebuilt!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Can't wait to see that...

[@michaelgillett5477]

I know I live in the past, but I do like simple things you can sit down with sense of humour and a bottle opener and repair the car now being serious. I think twin cylinder, motorcycle engines, car engines are just so beautiful. I rode A BMW air cool bike for many years some hundred and something thousand miles I put on there myself I have such a soft spot for flat twins. There is something about the 2CV. Yes they were this. Yes they were there. Yes they were quick. Yes they were simple to repair. Yes you could repair them yourself on a Sunday afternoon, as long as you could keep the munch beetle Out of the bodywork they would just keep going as I said before long live the socket set in the Simple car enjoy your program Michael

[@gordonfullerton5672]

You folks gave so much love to the car there. I had a smile on my face at the end, wonderful stuff. I've had two 2cvs, I admit I was glad to get rid of the first, I've regretted the sale of my second one since the day I sold it... That was such a feel good story.... and a tribute to the owner. It wasn't just a car, it was a member of the family.

[@johnhopkins4920]

This was - another! - great episode. What made it magical was the music. Just wonderful. My first car, 40 odd years ago, was a blue 1972 2CV4, which stayed with me for many, many years. Travelled Europe with it, will never forget the romance of one’s first car. Best regards from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱. Love your barnfinds - eapecially this one!!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you so much John.

[@seabasst-coffee709]

I was working in a warehouse when I bought my first 2cv - red/white Dolly. To say they took the piss was an understatement. Convinced it was one of the greatest cars I'd ever driven, I invited them each on a test drive. They absolutely bloody loved it! A very misunderstood car.

[@markrowcroft2890]

Great episode and lovely little characterful car with a history of being cared for - love it. Let's hope the old boy gets his tour of France done this year!! Bon voyage!

[@whitemoor66]

Many happy memories of the Fleming brothers garage in Sunny Hunny! Why? Because back in the 70's and early 80's when we passed the garage I knew it was only another two minute walk to the beach! Believe the dealership is still there although I think it's been a Suzuki dealer for some time now. Always used to have a look at their used cars as we passed by, even later on as an adult.

[@julianwinn4502]

Always had a least one 2CV since I was 17.....now 57. Many other cars have come and gone, but the 2CV is the keeper!

[@sandwichbar8226]

Sidewinder!

[@jamesgay3207]

Such wonderful stories with these barnfinds - loving your work sir..

[@gavgreen10]

I was smiling from ear to ear when that beautiful 2CV fired up 😊. Your barn find videos are getting better & better Jonny 👍

[@JP5isalive]

I love how the bonnet wobbles precariously on its stick even at 1mph when you guys pushed it.