Citroën 2 CV assistance van Les Goëlands
Scale 1/43
Cardboard cutout in front
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This Citroën 2CV support van Les Goëlands miniature in 1:43 scale faithfully recreates one of the most iconic vehicles of French cycling. Accurately reproducing the details of this legendary van that followed riders along the roads of France, this miniature is an essential collector's piece for car enthusiasts and cycling fans alike.
With its cut-out cardboard load in the front and its carefully finished detailing, this replica perfectly captures the spirit of the years when the 2CV reigned over French roads, especially in professional cycling, where it served as the technical support vehicle.
The Citroën 2CV van was developed in the 1950s to meet the needs of French craftsmen and shopkeepers. This utility version of the famous "Deudeuche" kept the original philosophy of simplicity and economy while offering a practical loading area. Its revolutionary design, with torsion bar suspension and an air-cooled twin-cylinder engine, made it the ideal vehicle for getting around on all types of terrain.
In professional cycling, these vans were especially prized for their reliability and ability to keep up with the peloton on the winding roads of France. The Les Goëlands team, an iconic cycling outfit, used these vehicles to carry equipment and spare wheels and to provide technical assistance to its riders.
The success of this van in the world of sport speaks to its exceptional versatility. Its legendary toughness and easy maintenance made it an ideal companion for long stages, able to withstand the sometimes harsh conditions of vintage cycling races.
Founded in 1919 by André Citroën, the chevron brand quickly established itself as a major player in the French automotive industry. In the 1960s and 1970s, the period this Les Goëlands van belongs to, Citroën went through a remarkable phase of expansion under the Michelin family, which had taken over the company in 1935.
This era marked the golden age of the 2CV, launched in 1948 and gradually becoming the people's car of France. The brand then cultivated an image of technical innovation and democratised motoring, with vehicles designed to be affordable, practical and durable. The 2CV van fit perfectly into this philosophy, offering professionals an economical and efficient transport solution.
Citroën's involvement in motorsport and its sponsorship of cycling teams such as Les Goëlands reflected the visionary marketing strategy of a brand that understood the value of linking cars and sport to build its image.
The professional cycling team Les Goëlands made its mark in the 1960s and 1970s with its remarkable results and legendary team spirit. The team, whose name evoked the freedom of seabirds, travelled the roads of France with its faithful Citroën 2CV vans, creating a romantic image of yesteryear's cycling that remains firmly fixed in collective memory.
These vans, recognisable by their distinctive livery, were true rolling Swiss Army knives. They carried not only technical equipment - wheels, chains, repair tools - but also served as mobile changing rooms and refreshment points. The team's mechanics had developed remarkable skill at making the most of the loading space in these compact vehicles.
A famous story recounts that during the 1967 Tour de France, one of these vans was forced to cross a particularly deep ford in the Pyrenees to reach the peloton. Thanks to its high ground clearance and remarkable watertightness, the vehicle made it through without trouble, allowing the team to keep providing technical assistance. This story perfectly illustrates the legendary toughness of the 2CV and how well it suited the demands of professional cycling.
Beyond their utilitarian role, these vans became true symbols of the golden age of French cycling, when the spirit of adventure and simple means never got in the way of passion and sporting performance. They embody a certain idea of rural, sporting France, a witness to an era when technology served people without crushing them.
This Citroën 2CV Les Goëlands van miniature naturally finds its place in any collection dedicated to iconic French vehicles. It pairs perfectly with other Citroën 2CV model cars and makes an ideal addition to a collection focused on French model cars from the 1960s and 1970s.
For collectors passionate about the history of French motorsport, this piece pairs beautifully with other miniatures of promotional vehicles and light commercial vehicles from the same era. It is also an excellent complement for those who collect 1960s model cars and 1970s model cars.
This miniature is especially suited to collectors looking for authentic pieces that document French automotive and sporting history. Its rarity and its link to the cycling world make it a sought-after object, perfect for enriching a themed collection of classic cars from 1950 to 1979 or for starting a collection centred on the golden age of Citroën.
Stephane Bazille
14 November 2026
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Claude Lang
13 November 2026
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Serge PINSON
12 November 2026
In addition to the fact that the 1/43 miniatures received are perfectly in line with the photographs and my expectations and are of great finesse, they arrived very quickly (I was even informed of the shipment) and very carefully packaged. Very satisfied, I placed a new order with Bernard Miniatures, a seller I recommend for their selection and reliability.
The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
Our model cars mainly come in 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 and 1:87 (HO) scale. The scale is always listed on the product page.
The smaller the second number, the bigger the model (e.g. 1:18 is larger than 1:43).
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