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engine bonnet, front panels, radiator grills for Citroën AK-AZU

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2CV, insulation for the valence panels (1 set = left + right). Suitable for Citroen 2CV6 + 2CV4

These self-adhesive mats "modern bitumen" are glued to the inside of the valence panel (please degrease the valence panel on the gluing surface beforehand). They suppress vibrations of the valence panel and are a component to minimise noise. This insulation was originally available for the 2CV AZAM (luxury duck) at the end of the sixties. Made in Germany

2CV, Valence panel on the left for Citroen 2CV. (attached sheet metal between fender and bonnet)

Good reproduction from the European Union.

Valence panel on the right for Citroen 2CV. (attached sheet metal between fenders and bonnet). Good

reproduction from the European Union.

2CV, Valence panel, fixing clip from high-grade steel, for the securement of the Valence panel at

the front wall. Suitable for Citroen 2CV. Or.Nr. AZ 85280A. Made in Germany.

2CV, Valence panel, fixing clip made of galvanized metal, for the securement of the Valence panel

at the front wall. Suitable for Citroen 2CV. Or.Nr. AZ 85280A

2CV, radiator grille made of aluminium, 3 bar design. Suitable for Citroen 2CV from the year of

construction 1961. This radiator grille was installed from 1967 to 9/1974. The radiator grille is produced in an original mould! Unfortunately, there are traces of processing (scratches). It was also produced and installed by Citroen.

2CV, radiator grille - 3 bar design. Made from plastic and then high-gloss chrome-plated. Suitable

for Citroen 2CV from the year of construction 1961. This radiator grille is actually too good and too beautifully chrome-plated! It was never made by Citroen in this perfect finish. But if you want a beautiful chrome-plated radiator grille in your 2CV, this would be our first choice. However, if your vehicle is completely original and even dates back to the sixties, I would rather go for the inferior (but visually more harmonious) aluminium radiator grille (our item number 16003).

2CV, radiator grille - 3 bar design. Made from plastic. Colour black. Suitable for Citroen 2CV from

the year of construction 1961. This radiator grille in the 3-bar design was never available in black from Citroen. But it looks very good on a 2CV Charleston (which originally also had a radiator grille with a black frame). For people who say: less is more.

2CV, Radiator grill from synthetic, color grey, with chromed verge. Suitable for Citroen 2CV. This

radiator grill is installed in some Charleston models.

2CV, plastic radiator grille (reproduction), black, with chrome surround. Suitable for Citroen 2CV

This radiator grille with black grille was never available as an original Citroen part. However, we think it looks really nice. It goes perfectly with the Charleston models. This reproduction is of really good quality and looks great. The original grilles are not better made!

2CV plastic radiator grille, grey colour with black edging. Suitable for the Citroen 2CV. This

grille was used on the Charleston models. This reproduction is of really good and beautiful quality. The original grilles are not better made!

2CV, radiator grille, Emblen Citroen (Chevron) angle chrome-plated. As a replacement for plastic

radiator grilles. The Emblen Citroen (Chevron) angles are made of plastic. Diameter of mounting pins: 3,0 mm. Pin distance centred to centred: 29 mm.

2CV, radiator grille, fly screen behind the radiator grille. Suitable for Citroen 2CV, from the

year of construction 1963 to 1969, first version after the corrugated metal bonnet. For radiator grille made of aluminium with large double angle (item no. 16096). This fly screen can also be used for 2CV6 up to the year of construction 1990.

Bonnet out of sheet metal (Original), for Citroen 2CV starting from year of construction 1974. A

dispatch of the bonnet is not possible! Original Citroen, no reproduction!

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Citroën 2CV Hood and Radiator Grill from 1960 Onward

On December 12, 1960, the era of the corrugated metal hood came to an end—a clear change in the Citroën 2CV’s appearance.

On this day, the new hood with a removable aluminum grille was installed for the first time at the Levallois-Perret plant—a small but effective change.

Technical Details

This facelift remained the only major visual overhaul during the 42 years of production (1948 to 1990), demonstrating the durability of the basic design.

However, the AZU (2CV delivery van) did not receive the new hood until July 1961 and retained its corrugated metal hood until then.

Under the new hood, everything remains the same, as the 12-horsepower engine with 28 Newton-meters of torque has remained unchanged since 1954. A technical upgrade would have been sensible, however.

Although the new Renault 4 was considered a direct competitor, Citroën remained cautious with its model updates. It wasn’t until September 1962 that Citroën began offering an electric windshield wiper as standard equipment.

Why was the front of the Citroën 2CV changed?

The new hood can be manufactured more quickly, which significantly reduces production time and thus costs. Since the triangular panels are now mounted individually, the hood is also easier to stack.

The trade-off, however, is reduced strength—a weakness that André Costa, editor-in-chief of “L’Auto-Journal,” demonstrated to an audience by effortlessly folding a hood down to the size of a towel.

Citroën 2CV Radiator Grill: Development and Versions

The history of the Citroën 2CV (“Tin Snail”) is clearly reflected in the evolution of its radiator grille. Over its 42-year production run, there were five main variants.

Chronology of Radiator Grille Versions

  1. The Oval (1949 – February 1953): The first models featured a distinctive oval frame around the Citroën chevrons (double chevrons), which were mounted directly on the grille.
  2. Large chevrons without a frame (March 1953 – November 1960): The oval ornament disappeared. Only the now significantly larger double chevrons remained.
  3. Integrated small grille (December 1960 – August 1965): With the introduction of the new, five-ribbed hood, the design changed fundamentally. The grille became smaller and was made of aluminum. The new grille was bolted into the new hood for the first time.
  4. Three horizontal bars (September 1965 – August 1974): This aluminum grille consists of three horizontal slats. A key distinguishing feature: The double-V emblems moved from the grille up onto the hood.
  5. Plastic grille (September 1974 – July 1990): The final grille type on standard 2CVs was made of gray plastic with a gray plastic trim. The double chevrons moved back to the center of the grille. All Charleston 2CVs had a gray grille with a black plastic trim. The popular plastic grilles with chrome trim were always optional accessories and could be ordered directly from Citroën at the Citroën dealership. However, there was never a 2CV that was delivered from the factory with a grille featuring a chrome trim.

At least in Germany, it can be said that in the 1980s, nearly every other new 2CV was retrofitted with a chrome-trimmed grille directly at the Citroën dealership.

Compatibility of Citroën 2CV Radiator Grilles

All 2CVs manufactured from 1961 onward can be retrofitted with various radiator grilles—whether metal or plastic. The mounting points have always been the same.

Of course, we also carry all these radiator grilles in various grades in our product range.