Pretty much all of your favorite Autopian writers love bringing derelict vehicles back from the dead. David Tracy has revived countless Jeeps and has now built one from a pile of hundreds of parts. Stephen Walter Gossin can bring even the worst cars back to life. I leave no old motorcycle behind. Now, Jason’s Citroën 2CV is back after many years of not running.
I saw Jason’s 2CV back when it was on old Willie’s property, and it was in a sorry state. Frankly, it’s amazing what Jason has done to bring it back. Check out his latest post! Maybe giving a contributor COTD is cheating, but it’s well-deserved. Stephen Walter Gossin:
By far, one of the brightest, best and most-rewarding events that has ever occurred in my entire history of dealing with/rescuing cars was finding the absolute-most-perfect owner for this car: Jason.
This is the kind of joy and passion that made most of us enter and approach this hobby in the first place. I’m so happy for you, my friend.
Also, excellent work! I love that you’re doing it your own way and truly making the ownership and final repair(s) experience your own.
TheDrunkenWrench:
That 2CV has had the most wholesome ownership circle. If we had to vote on one of the fleet to best represent The Autopian, I think it’s this car.
Now I just have to get the Plymouth running so we can have two victories in a row!
Fire Ball (love the name):
A three hour tour to the Lemons race? You should be fine. What could possibly go wrong on a three hour tour?
Dale Mitchell:
Its like they say: “Temporary measures make life more interesting.”
Canopysaurus:
Hell, life is temporary.
Rollin Hand:
Jason is the Statue of Lubricity.
How does one tell the Statue of Lubricity apart from the Statue of Liberty? Instead of holding a torch, he is one.
Sid Bridge:
It’s 4/20 and we have a driving 2CV. Can’t think of a better day to have a slow car.
For this all-Torchinsky COTD, let’s go to his post about China’s car toilets. Amberturnsignalsarebetter:
Although not the best article ever posted on the Autopian, this is definitely number 2.
Data:
The ultimate car for the Shitbox Showdown.
Have a great evening, everyone!
Topshot graphic image: Jason Torchinsky
My first COTD! I’m honored and humbled. Thank you, Mercedes!
Thanks again Mercedes!
Seriously, that 2CV is now the official mascot of this organization.
And unlike that Datsun NYC Taxi, you won’t necessarily want a full-body condom before climbing into it.
I mean, you still can if you want to, we’re not kink shaming here. /s
Some folks are definitely into latex. I think I am more the Furry type myself (seems potentially a bit hot and itchy, but better than hot and sticky). Like Spandex, Latex should definitely have a weight limit, which I far exceed. <eek>
How does one tell the Statue of Lubricity apart from the Statue of Liberty? Instead of holding a torch, he is one.
And instead of being a gift from the French, he’s bestowing his lubricity on something French.
Are we still talking about cars?
Apparently not, at least according to Clarkson.
I will be watching over you
I am gonna help you see it through
I will protect you in the night
I’m smiling next to you in silent lubricity
Wow. A Queensrÿche reference. Nice!
The diversity of people on this site is amazing and awesome.
I think if we are going to give COTD we should wait until all comments are in instead of blocking some comments until later