Citroen 2CV

The Citrodn 2CV is a cultural icon that formed as essential a part of the French way of life as Beaujolais or Camembert. The pure logic of its engineering and the integrity of its design won it a legion of fans around the world, not least in the UK. Its lifespan covered well over half a century, making it one of the longest-running motoring success stories of all time. Eventually, almost seven million of its various versions and derivatives were built, and today, years after its manufacture ceased, it is still as popular as ever.

To the true francophile, the Deux Chevaux is a cultural icon that ranks with the greatest creations of French engineering. For more than four decades it formed an essential a part of French life. Reynolds offers readers a newly updated definitive illustrated history.

John Reynolds spent 35 years racing motorcycles, winning five British Championship titles and making his mark in World Superbikes and 500GP racing along the way. He retired in October 2005 after suffering serious injuries. Now fully recovered, he says that motorcycle racing saved his life.