Add AZ vs AZL vs AZAM, etc….
2CV Special vs Club
In July 1975, a base model 2CV called the Spécial was introduced, while the standard 2CV was the Club. The Spécial had a significtantly reduced specification and trim level to minimise costs. This initially included having a 435cc A79/1 engine, round headlights (rectangular headlights had replaced round headlights in 1974), two side windows rather than three on each side and reduced internal trim. In 1978 the Spécial regained the third side windows and in 1979 the 602cc M28/1 engine replsced the 435cc version. In 1981, the Spécial E was introduced, which has a centrifugal clutch as standard.
The other main differences are detailed below.
plastic moulded trims found on the 2CV Club. Other 2CVs shared their instruments with the Dyane and H-Van but the Spécial had a much smaller square speedometer also incorporating the fuel gauge, originally fitted to the 2CV in the mid-1960s and then discontinued. The model also had a revised (and cheaper-to-make) plastic version of the 1960s two-spoke steering wheel .
| Special | Club |
|---|---|
Round headlights |
Rectangular headlights |
Slimmer bumpers with stick-on tape rather than plastic strips and no overriders were fitted until 1986 |
Wide rear bumper |
Black strip on sills |
|
Grey grille |
Chrome surround grille |
External closuring hood (until ???) |
Interior closing hood |
"2CV Special" badge |
"2CV6 Club" badge |
Large double-spoke steering wheel |
Small single-spoke steering wheel, shared with the Dyane |
Front bench seat (separate seats optional) |
Separate front seats as standard |
Small speedometer panel incorpotrating fuel gauge |
Large speedometer panel & battery charge gauge |
Optional passenger sun visor |
Standard passenger sun visor |
Simple vinyl-clad door cards, exposed door catches & soft plastic loop for a door handle |
Horizontal strip on the panel integrating the lock and the door opening strike |
Front door hinge cover |
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Ashtray |
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Interior light |