This Citroën 2CV6 in the colors of Racing Club de Lens represents a unique blend of the popular French automobile and the football passion of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This Norev miniature perfectly captures the spirit of this original collaboration between the brand with the chevrons and the Artois club, proudly displaying the blood and gold yellow and red colors of the Lensois.
A true collectible item for both automobile enthusiasts and Racing supporters, this faithful reproduction testifies to a time when sport and popular automobiles naturally coexisted in the French cultural landscape.
Features of the miniature
- Model: 2CV6 Racing Club de Lens
- Brand: Citroën
- Scale: 1/18th
- Color: Yellow and red
- Manufacturer: Norev
- Protective case included: Yes
The Citroën 2CV6, the latest evolution of a myth
The Citroën 2CV6 marks the culmination of the technical evolution of the legendary Deux Chevaux. Launched in 1970, this version stands out with its air-cooled 602 cm³ two-cylinder engine developing 28 horsepower, gradually replacing the less powerful versions. This engine, coupled with a four-speed gearbox, offered sufficient performance for the time while maintaining the model's legendary simplicity.
The 1970s and 1980s saw the 2CV6 become the symbol of a certain joyful popular France. Its unchanged design since Pierre Boulanger now conceals constant technical improvements: enhanced braking, improved comfort, and increased reliability. This special version in the colors of RC Lens is in line with the tradition of limited series that punctuated the commercial career of the Deuche.
The success of the 2CV6 continued until production ceased in 1990, totaling over 5 million units across the entire 2CV range. This exceptional longevity testifies to the perfect match between the needs for popular mobility and Citroën's technical genius.
Citroën during the glory years of RC Lens
During the 1970s-1980s, Citroën went through a crucial transition period. After the revolutionary innovation of the DS and the immense popular success of the 2CV, the brand sought to modernize its range while preserving its avant-garde identity. The arrival of models like the CX and later the BX bears witness to this desire to reconcile technical innovation with automobile democratization.
This era also corresponds to the golden age of French football, with particularly dynamic regional clubs. Citroën, a brand deeply rooted in French popular culture, multiplied partnerships and special series to celebrate this enthusiasm. The collaboration with RC Lens perfectly illustrates this marketing strategy focused on territorial proximity and emotional identification.
The history of Citroën, since its creation in 1919 by André Citroën, is marked by this constant capacity for innovation and a perpetual search for contact with the public. From the Traction Avant to the DS, through the 2CV, each model marks a technological or sociological break, permanently positioning the brand as a pioneer of modern automobiles.
The 2CV and football: a popular love story
The association between the Citroën 2CV and the football universe goes far beyond the simple commercial partnership. In the 1970s-1980s, the Deux Chevaux became the preferred vehicle for supporters to travel to matches. Its generous trunk accommodates banners, its spaciousness allows the whole family to hop in, and its legendary robustness withstands the sometimes tumultuous journeys of travel.
The Racing Club de Lens, an emblematic club of the mining basin, maintains a special relationship with this people's car. In a region where the automobile remains a luxury for many working-class families, the 2CV represents access to mobility and freedom. Seeing these yellow and red cars roaming the roads of Nord-Pas-de-Calais on match days becomes a familiar and touching sight.
This complicity between the Deuche and popular football is also expressed in French cinematographic culture. Many films feature these football expeditions in 2CVs, creating a collective imagination where automotive passion blends with sporting fervor. This miniature captures much more than just a vehicle: it immortalizes a French way of life.
The authenticity of this collaboration is found even in the technical details of this special series. The slightly crooked headlights, far from being a defect, remind us of this charming characteristic of the real 2CV, where each copy developed its own personality over the miles and artisanal adjustments.
Complete your miniature collection
This Citroën 2CV6 Racing Club de Lens holds a special place in the world of sports miniatures. It naturally fits into a collection dedicated to Citroën 2CV miniature cars, alongside other special versions and historical variants of the model. Its football dimension also makes it an ideal complement for a thematic collection on French motorsport.
Collectors will particularly appreciate the complementarity with other Citroën models from the same era, notably the versions from the Citroën range of the 1970s-1980s. The 1/18 scale allows for harmonious presentation with other 1/18 miniatures in your collection, creating a true miniature automotive museum.
This piece appeals to both French car enthusiasts and fans of French miniature cars, not to mention collectors of 1970s miniatures and supporters of French football. Its unique character makes it a privileged witness of a time when popular automobiles and sporting passion naturally intertwined in French culture.
