The Citroën 2CV TV Van ARTHAUD: An Exceptional model car
This model car Citroën 2CV van Télé ARTHAUD represents a little-known but fascinating part of French automotive history. This faithful reproduction captures the essence of an iconic utility vehicle that traveled French roads for decades. An essential collector's item , this model car is aimed as much at enthusiasts of the chevron brand as at collectors in search of rare and authentic pieces.
The presence of the Télé ARTHAUD brand on this van evokes a time when French artisans and traders personalized their utility vehicles, transforming each 2CV into a true witness to local economic activity.
model car Features
- Model: Citroën 2CV Van TV ARTHAUD
- Brand: Citroën
- Year: 1960s-1970s
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: According to original version
- Protective case included: Yes
History of the Real Model
The Citroën 2CV van was born from the need to adapt the famous "Deudeuche" to professional needs. Launched in the 1950s, this utility version of the 2CV saloon met a growing demand for an economical and versatile vehicle for French craftsmen, tradespeople, and small businesses.
Equipped with a rear loading platform, this van retained all the qualities of robustness and simplicity that had made its predecessor so successful. Its 375 cc air-cooled twin-cylinder engine developed modest but sufficient power for urban and suburban journeys. Its payload capacity and ease of maintenance quickly made it a preferred choice for many professionals.
The adaptation into a van was a testament to the French industrial genius of the time, capable of producing the same chassis in multiple variants to meet the specific needs of the national market.
Citroën: Innovation at the Service of the Automobile
André Citroën founded his brand in 1919 with a revolutionary philosophy: to democratize the automobile through technical innovation and mass production. In the 1960s and 1970s, the era of this van, Citroën embodied French technological audacity with models like the DS and the Ami 6.
The 2CV, launched in 1948, was part of this democratization process. Designed to motorize rural France, it quickly became a symbol of freedom and emancipation. Utility versions like this van extended this mission by providing professionals with a reliable and economical work tool.
This golden era for Citroën was characterized by a constant search for innovation, whether in design, mechanics, or technical solutions. The chevron brand cultivated an avant-garde image that appealed to customers seeking originality and efficiency.
A Tasty Anecdote: Télé ARTHAUD and the Audiovisual Adventure
The "Télé ARTHAUD" inscription on this van evokes a fascinating era in French history: the advent of television in homes. In the 1960s, owning a television was still a luxury, and many specialized craftsmen traveled across France to install, repair, and maintain these new modern objects.
Vehicles like this 2CV van crisscrossed French roads laden with antennas, cathode-ray tubes, and electronic tools. These traveling "tele-repairers" were the pioneers of a major cultural revolution. They brought television to the most remote villages, helping to transform French society.
This van is a testament to a time when technological innovation was propagated by passionate craftsmen using simple but efficient vehicles. It embodied the meeting between French automotive tradition and audiovisual modernity , two sectors that were booming in France during the Trente Glorieuses.
Imagining this small van arriving at an isolated farm to install the first family television evokes all the poetry of this period of social transformation, where technology met humanity at the bend of a country road.
Complete Your model car Collection
This Citroën 2CV van by Télé ARTHAUD naturally finds its place alongside other iconic vehicles of the French automobile industry. It harmonizes perfectly with the Citroën 2CV model cars in the collection, creating a cohesive ensemble that traces the evolution of this legendary model.
Passionate collectors of light commercial vehicles will find this a choice piece, demonstrating French ingenuity in automotive adaptation. This model car also interacts with French vehicles of the same era, illustrating the richness of the national automotive heritage.
For vintage car enthusiasts, this van represents an authentic testimony to the 1960s and 1970s . It is aimed at both seasoned collectors and novices keen to discover the fascinating world of 1/43rd scale model cars , an essential reference in car model making.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
What scales are available?
Our model cars are mainly offered in 1/43, 1/24, 1/18 and 1/87 (HO) scales. The scale is always indicated in the product sheet.
The smaller the second number, the larger the model car (e.g. 1/18 is larger than 1/43).
Does the model car come with protection?
Yes, each model car is systematically delivered in its protective box. This box preserves the collectible value and protects your model car from dust and shocks.
How is my package protected during transport?
We package each order with the utmost care: bubble wrap, appropriate cushioning, and polystyrene. Your model car is perfectly secure during its journey.
What is the delivery time?
In-stock items are shipped within 24-48 hours. Please allow 2-3 business days for France via Colissimo or 4-5 days via Mondial Relay.
The model car is no longer in stock, when will you have it?
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