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2CV, Luggage compartment lid striker plate. The striker plate is locked on the rear end panel. Made

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2CV, Luggage compartment hood. Emblem "2CV" swung, from 3mm high-grade steel. Made in Germany by

Franzose. The signature 16836 consists of: 1x "2" + 1x "CV". The emblems are fastened with 4x M3 nuts (our article number 20166).

2CV, Luggage compartment hood. Emblem "CITROEN" swung, from 3mm high-grade steel. Made in Germany

by Franzose. The signature is about 180mm long, and 65mm highly. The emblems are fastened with 2x M3 nuts (our article number 20166).

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Citroën 2CV Trunk Lid – Evolution and Variants

During its production run of over 40 years, the Citroën 2CV underwent an interesting evolution of its trunk lid.

Main Phases of the Trunk Lid

Essentially, three main phases and one special functional variant can be distinguished:

1. The fabric tailgate (1949–1957)

In the early years of production, the 2CV did not yet have a fixed metal trunk lid.

  • Construction: The roll-up canvas top extended in one piece from the front windshield frame all the way down to the rear bumper.
  • To access the luggage, you had to unhook the lower part of the fabric roof at the rear panel and roll it up.
  • Locking the “trunk” was technically impossible with this version.

Incidentally, the tabs for the roll-up trunk lid at the rear of the 2CV were retained until production ceased in 1990! This means that even a 2CV from a later model year can still be equipped with the very long roll-up roof.

2. The Metal Lid (from 1957)

With the introduction of the AZLP model (P stands for Porte de malle, i.e., trunk door), the 2CV received a fixed lid for the first time.

  • Introduction: Starting around September 1957, the trunk was secured with a metal lid.
  • Construction: The roll-top roof ended below the rear window. Here, a sheet metal panel with a hinge rail was installed, into which the now sturdier sheet metal trunk lid could simply be slid and locked with a latch.
  • Later modifications: Starting in 1970, there were minor changes to the recessed handle and the position of the type plates, while the basic design remained virtually identical until production ended in 1990.

3. The “Mixte” version (1962)

For a short time, Citroën offered a particularly practical variant, known primarily in Belgium as the 2CV AZC (Commercial).

  • Special feature: The tailgate was designed to swing upward together with the rear window.
  • Benefit: This provided a significantly larger loading opening for bulky goods, similar to a modern station wagon tailgate.

A retrofit version was also offered as an accessory in some countries during the 1980s. We still carry this retrofit option in our lineup. It is very practical, though the roll-up roofs suffer as a result, since they are used as hinges. Fortunately, however, the roll-up roofs are still available at relatively affordable prices.

4. The 2CV Sahara Tailgate (1958–1966)

Due to its design, the all-wheel-drive 2CV (2CV Sahara 4x4) had a very special tailgate.

  • Function: Since there was a second engine in the rear, the lid required openings for the air intake and the cooling fan.

Were there other versions?

Depending on the country of production, there were various special versions of the trunk lid. For example, there were domed versions that allowed for a larger cargo capacity. These domed lids were also available in different sizes. Today, they are very rare and highly sought after.