Despite the Gulf logo, the image of which is often associated with motor racing, this Citroën 2CV is not sporty. The use of this pick-up with its gasoline container strapped to the dumpster is mainly advertising. Completely restored, the car is for sale in the Netherlands for almost € 20,000.
The Citroën 2CV has regularly served as a base for advertising purposes, one of the best known undoubtedly remaining the Cochonou version of the Tour de France. An association that perfectly suits the French image of the two products. Now imagine a Deuche in the colors of Gulf Oil …
A complete restoration
A pick-up was thus produced in 1984 on the basis of a Citroën 2CV6 Special equipped with its 2-cylinder 602 cm engine.3. Completely restored, the car has a superb wooden body treated with a transparent lacquer and a very clean interior: only the driver’s seat seems to have lived.
A prohibitive price?
This Citroën 2CV uses the logo of the American oil company, which is however better known for its partnerships in the world of motorsport (Ford GT, Porsche, etc.). With its gasoline container placed in the dumpster, it could perfectly be used for advertising purposes. Unfortunately, the price claimed, nearly € 20,000, seems somewhat dissuasive: the car has in fact been offered for sale for several months now …
Source: erclassics.com
