The pig's nose is of course on the beautiful Visa, it was a funny nickname of the front of the first type. Nick proves that there are still nice classics to be found with his story about his now pleasant addiction. Cars disappear gradually and sometimes unnoticed and this one Citroën Visa Club from 1979 is a good example of this, they have actually disappeared from the street scene.
Coincidence does not exist
Nick: “With an acquaintance I rode a club ride in his idiosyncratic Citroën GS and the break moment took place at a Citroëndealer. There was one in the showroom Citroën Visa Club, of the first type, with an air-cooled two-cylinder engine that had been untouched for almost 20 years. I got a kick and happy palpitations when it turned out that the classic was for sale.”
Motion of censure
Nick: “When I came home with the enthusiastic story of the find, I received a motion of censure from my father. I was too young, didn't have a driver's license, no budget on the budget, and he didn't want to co-finance my desires either. The desire remained dormant and took shape after a few years, especially when it contained an advertisement Auto Motor Klassiek value Citroën Visa Club was offered again. Miraculously, my father also got the urge to give the Visa Club a second life.
typical Citroën
Nick: “For me, the Citroën Visa Club is typical in every way Citroën. The characteristic suspension comfort, the relatively spacious interior, the low fuel consumption, and what I really liked, the curious controls near the steering column. The entrepreneur of the garage awarded the Visa to me for a favorable price because the technical condition would require the necessary maintenance and repair.”
Feelings of affection
It is clear that Nick cherishes these feelings, after the purchase the Citroën Visa Club a spicy health check to bring him back to life. The tires were renewed, the brakes checked, all fluids replaced and a new battery installed and finally a fresh MOT for the rebirth. It always turns out: To enjoy the car hobby you need energy, drive and enthusiasm. You will also find that enthusiasm and drive every month Auto Motor Klassiek, that you get sent home for a nice price. One year long.
Bought a 2 cylinder Visa (facelift model '2) after 86x a Dyane
because those Dyanes drove so well and were economical.
I was a bit disappointed: the car was too slow and consumption went up. I also missed the fun factor that a Dyane does have. Think I would have preferred a 4 cylinder 1.1. Like the later 205 that I enjoyed driving.
Incidentally, the technology / space in the interior was good.
I really like to see the 1st series described here.
It's a bit like the first and second generation Renault 5.
Nice cars with those funny satellites. Lots of comfort and space for the money.
A colleague of mine then bought a new one. A buddy of his had bought a Mercedes 190 at the same time, which of course cost much more. Both drove those cars for a number of years and kept track of all costs. It turned out that it had cost 190 per kilometer and on balance less than that Visa!
to bring 'her' back to life, Dirk. Just about every vehicle, boat or plane has the title of a lady. Et, well, c'est la voiture, n'est-ce pas?
Unfortunately (for the Visa), or fortunately (for me and my accompanying mother), I can say that the sturdiness of this little car proved to be beyond my expectations during a serious collision at 50 km / h into the side of a VW Derby (who remembers them?) who came straight from a side street. Spare wheel in the engine compartment caught a lot. Both my parents and I have had 3 Visas. Personally, I liked the two-cylinder the best. This blue one is a gem; cherish and enjoy!
Naf-naf was ahead of its time. This intended successor to the Ami8 (although many Ami drivers (and I) thought otherwise) was a spacious and economical family car with indestructible technology. Two cylinder air cooling and a Gs gearbox. Only the e-ignition was prone to failure in the early days, but that was the novelty.
In terms of design, the car was also far ahead. The public didn't catch on. Reason to quickly adapt the Visa to the more common taste. New nose, plastic strips, apply a bit of optically black paint and an almost Teutonic folk dashboard behind the wheel. worthy of the people.
Now it became a party. 650cc – 1600cc. Rallye versions and many prizes (Paul Maaskant). Lots of sales and there was a Visa on every corner of the street.
But now back to the beginning and the article.
What a nice visa. Really French. What no one has: the rear fog lights spring with the bumper when you hit a post. Just press it.
Have fun with it and keep this unique car in honor!
Energy, drive and passion. And dad, that's how I read. Anyway. It was also the first car my wife and I ever bought together after trading in an R4 and a 2CV. 1983 that was. Same model, same color even. Beautiful memories.
Looks rickety, just like the Ami, but drives so great, and idd more room for my long legs
than in many considerably larger cars.
Have fun with Miss Piggy.
the basics, you don't really need much more...
traveling instead of racing.
We bought a used one because we needed a car at short notice when our Fiat Panda was totaled by someone who forgot to give way. The Visa turned out to be a wonderful car that we enjoyed for many years.