Ivan Vicario Martin
We started the week with the discovery of a Abandoned Citroën 2CV AKS 400, the mythical “Cirila”. It is in a fairly good state, as it was stored in a mill until relatively recently. It was removed from there just before the roof collapsed and is now stored outside under a small roof. The bad news is that it will probably deteriorate very quickly.
We are facing one of the last units that The round headlights and three-slat grille still sported, since they later fitted the square headlights and the plastic grill. If we were to date its manufacture, it could be around the end of 1973. It is impossible to know precisely, since the number plates cannot be seen.
Let us remember that the AKS 400 van was the version that had a slightly raised roof, which allowed it to carry a few kilograms more cargo than the 350, up to a maximum of 475 kg. It's a good figure if we consider that he weighed 685 kilos.
THE ABANDONED CITROËN 2CV AKS 400
The first thing that catches your attention is the excellent condition it is in. For example, it has hardly any rust despite all the time it has been standing still. In addition, it does not seem to have been Bad life that some of these “Cirilas” have suffered, especially in the hands of second and third owners.
Abroad, There is practically no element missing, so it has avoided the action of the typical unscrupulous people who end up destroying this type of models that are already sleeping the sleep of the righteous. We can even see how it still has its original wheels with the Michelin tires of the time. Only the right rearview mirror is broken.
By contrast, Inside the appearance is not so good, as the steering wheel is quite damaged by the sun and the leather upholstery of the front seats seems beyond repair. Curiously, the back seat is almost perfect, possibly because it has been protected from the sun. However, the 28.401 km reflected on the odometer It is very likely that they correspond to the second round of the scoreboard.
Lastly, the engine is complete, although it looks like it has been standing still for many, many years. The battery is missing, as the only element that is missing at first glance. In the following video from the YouTube channel of Alfredo Yugo You can find out all the details of the Citroën 2CV AKS 400. Does anyone dare to rescue her?
