Citroën introduced its 2CV model at the 1948 Paris Motor Show, where it was well received by the public as a durable and affordable automobile. In 1963, an upgraded version debuted – the AZ Améliorée (AZAM) – featuring a centrifugal clutch, hubcaps, chrome-plated bumpers, rear-hinged doors, and higher-quality seat materials, making it the most luxurious 2CV to date.

This Citroën 2CV AZAM was purchased new in January 1965 from Citroën’s showroom in Beverly Hills, California, by none other than famed casino magnate and automobile collector William F. Harrah. Understanding the significance of the 2CV as a piece of French automotive manufacturing history, Harrah placed this AZAM in his museum immediately after purchasing it. Although Harrah passed away in 1978, and the majority of his cars were auctioned off, the Citroën was retained and became part of the National Automobile Museum at its opening in November 1989. The Citroën remained on display until 2004, when the National Automobile Museum decided to part with a portion of its cars. The car was then acquired by Greg Long of Crozet, Virginia. The 2CV remained with Mr. Long for the next eight years, after which it was acquired by the consignor, a passionate enthusiast with an appreciation for Citroën who collects some of the world’s finest automobiles. Showing just 131 miles at the time of cataloguing, this is truly an unprecedented opportunity to purchase a delivery-mileage, untouched example of Citroën’s iconic 2CV.