This seems like a better idea than it probably is....I'm all for it! :D

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike) 10/28/2016 at 10:43 • Filed to: None

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600cc Citroen 2CV engine in a classic FIAT 500. 20-30hp stock compared to the 500's 18hp or so stock. This guy also installed performance parts to the 2CV engine for something like 80hp!

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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/28/2016 at 10:48

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A friend has a 2cv and its fantastic. Completely clean stock other than a modern (totally hidden) stereo system. People give it looks when it buzzes by blaring motorhead. Tbh I’d rather have the 2cv than the fiat 500. Because space and trick suspension that lets you storm over our terrible roads.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 10/28/2016 at 11:11

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I would happily take both! I still like the 500 more (or, as its cheaper, the FIAT 126)...love the 2CV though. I wish I could make all money down the road to own all three!

How much do “not perfect, but good runners” 2CVs go for in the UK?

AuthiCooper1300 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/28/2016 at 11:32

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It seems back in the day 500s used to be souped-up by swapping the engine with a Panhard one (also a flat-twin).

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > AuthiCooper1300 10/28/2016 at 12:37

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Cool idea! :D

AuthiCooper1300 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/28/2016 at 12:55

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Of course you can always try to find a Steyr-Puch, with a cute twin-cylinder boxer designed, if I remember correctly, by Ledwinka Jr himself.

At some stage Steyr-Puch even fitted the flat-twin to the Austrian version of the 126!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/28/2016 at 12:57

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The values are climbing, I’ve never seen a rough but running one going for less than £2000. The guy i know paid north of £7000 I think.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 10/28/2016 at 14:44

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This makes me sad...luckily a FIAT 126 in great condition can be had (a later model one) for like $2K Canadian! :P

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/28/2016 at 14:46

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Yeah 2cvs are so popular the values are climbing.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > AuthiCooper1300 10/28/2016 at 15:25

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I do like the Steyr-Puch variants, but parts would be so much harder to come by :(