Sigfried has been hooked for over 40 years Citroën, in which, in addition to his mobile collection, he has kept many ducks - after life on the asphalt. Was he foresight when many old cars were scrapped in the 60s / 70s? No definitely not. In fact, they were offered to him by various dealers to take over the cars for a small fee to prevent them from being 'cleared' by scrapping.
By: Dirk de Jong
Viewing the collection was a fantastic experience. Also because of the fact that Sigfried could talk passionately about his delicious addiction. During the tour we write down his own story, where he is overflowing with enthusiasm, not only about the 2CV but also about the other 'brothers and sisters' from the Citroën stable.
Atmosphere and appearance
Sigfried: “My oldest duck is from 1957, with the famous two-cylinder boxer under the ribbed bonnet. The top speed at the time was 80 km per hour, the weight only 495 kg and the car had a 6 volt electrical installation. Simplicity was key for this duck. No fuel gauge but just gauging with a stick, a windshield wiper that only worked on the speed cable, so if you stood still in a heavy shower you saw almost nothing. Standing still is no longer a problem. It has been almost packed and built in, untouched in the farm for 18 years - just like the Ami next door. ”
End station?
It's as if time stood still here. Many, many 2CV's waiting for restoration? Or maybe as a parts supplier? Or will it really be the end station of the many French 'voitures'?
The family members
There are two Citroëns HY. One of them was once a van that was later converted into a camper, the windows are original again Citroën. Besides the Ami's there is even a special one Citroën Manx. Who still knows this performance? We are curious. And then of course many performances of his true love where the focus is on. The Citroën 2CV from kit cart to van, too much to describe. The photos do give a reasonable impression of our surprise ...
Collectors de voitures anciennes
It should come as no surprise that the pleasant virus has also spread to his sons. There are also cars as one Citroën U 23 truck, 2CV special from 1976, one converted into a camper Citroën N350, a modified Dyane, an Ami 6 and also a unique pre-war C.4.
Thousands of parts
The entire farm with a separate attic floor is an Eldorado for fortune seekers, thousands of parts that will probably give many ducks the eternal value in the future. Conclusion: Do you have to go to France to enjoy this spectacle? So can it no longer be found in the Netherlands? Sigfried proves the opposite thanks to his passion for the 'Double Chevron'.
We are curious about your reactions.
I myself drive a 2 Azam 1965CV. Also achieves the 80 km and has a 6 Volt battery. Where can I find this address? Too bad that is not mentioned somewhere, or did I read over it? Happy response, thank you.
Jeroen Wouter
La Joye de vivre there 2 CV! 🧡
La Joye de vivre there 2 CV!
Where can all that beauty be seen, grtjes Mario.
Great Siegfried;
You enjoy it and let us enjoy it.
With "ami" -cale greetings!
Ha Siegfried, let us enjoy this collection and or publish some more photos
How so Edwin Groen has 100 and many times more fun and beautiful than this mess
Excuse me. Go to the museum of Edwin, that's a real pleasure.
Yes that's true. But I suspect Edwin is a bit better off than Siegfried. Of course Edwin's collection looks better, but I don't think that's a reason to piss off Siegfried's cozy collection. Vinnik.
Without people like Sigfried, collections like Edwin's would not be possible.
Edwin may have the t (r) oonzaal full of treasures.
Sigfried owns the treasury where these treasures can be mined.
How is it possible, if I had the space my "abode" would probably look like this too.
It reminds me of the times when those 'ducks' were just 'main stream' on the streets.
If I hear one more now, I almost break my neck to discover the oddity.
I used to tinker with it and stuff. Not infrequently I got a stranded duck going again with a pocket knife.
The ease of use of the 'canard' is wonderful. Ergo, this car can really get a national monument status !!!
Hi Siegfried,
I still own a new speedometer for the oldest type 2CV. Packed in original box.
Available on 06-53213053
I've heard talk about this collection many times but never seen photos of it. Great, it motivates me to improve or expand the collection.
When I see a 'Duck' I immediately think of the time when I was about 8 years old (1963). At that time my father bought a 2CV which he partly dismantled while keying on the street and took it with him to the cellar box (we lived 4-storey with a spacious basement storage room) and refurbished part by part there. Even the entire sheet metal was sprayed there with jam jars on a vacuum cleaner (blow mode). The walls will still be blue now. The solid parts of the carcass were painted by hand. My dad managed to make the 2CV like new. The aim of this overhaul is to boost his extra earnings and that worked very well. If I had the space I would definitely want to restore a 2CV !!! (Just keep it on motorcycles).
Haha nice story. Your father has proven that you don't need much space to restore a Duck!
Dear Sigfried,
We are looking for a reliable address for our beautiful orange Citroën Pony manufactured by the Greek importer NAMCO in the 70s (photos on request), limited to restore .. bumpers etc
Thank you,
Paul
Great fun.
Would be nice to have a look
La Joye de vivre there 2 CV!
This makes many Citrophilic hearts beat faster ...