Missing Citroen surfaces after 20 years
A Citroën Bijou which had been missing for more than 20 years – and one of just a handful of surviving cars - is now up for sale.
Shropshire-based David Kiss acquired his 1962 Bijou, body number 206, around 15 years ago.
He said: “I intended to carry out a full restoration, but with other projects on the go this hasn’t been possible,” he said.
The car is said to need restoration though the chassis in generally good order and doesn’t need welding. Some attention to the passenger door and other bodywork is needed.
“I have an early 2CV and other projects and I think the time has come to find the Bijou a good home with someone who will definitely restore it.”
The Bijou was designed to appeal to conservative British tastes whose scope didn’t extend to the quirky 2CV. The car was expensive, and the weight of its fibreglass body did little for the 425cc-engined car’s performance.
Marque experts said they were only aware of ten roadgoing examples of the British market only Bijou left in existence, and that Mr Kiss’ car had been presumed lost more than two decades earlier.
Garry Whelan, Bijou registrar at Citroen 2CV club 2CVGB said: “We haven’t heard anything about this car for 20 years and are very pleased it’s come to light. We only have around ten examples of the Bijou on the road, though others are under restoration.”
David is looking for around £2500 for his Bijou. Call him on 01630 685888.