• TYPE: Members Club
• ADDRESS: The Deux Chevaux Club of Great Britain (2CVGB) Ltd 116 Gravel Hill Coventry West Midlands CV4 9JN
• SECRETARY NAME: Membership Secretary
• PHONE: XXX
• EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected]
• WEBSITE: www.2cvgb.com

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The Deux Chevaux Club of Great Britain – affectionately known to all as '2CVGB' – was founded in 1978 by and for owners and enthusiasts of the Citroën 2CV and the other A-Series vehicles including the Dyane, Ami, Méhari and Bijou, and the commercial variants such as the Fourgonnette, Acadiane, and the H Van (although the latter is not technically an A-Series!).

During the 1990s, when the 2CV was at the height of its popularity in the UK, membership soared to over 3,500. Once production ceased, however, and the vehicles are becoming fewer in number on the roads, membership has levelled off at around 2,700 members worldwide, showing there's still a lot of affection for the 'ugly duck' and its cousins. 2CVs are a life-long passion, and many families are now on their second generation of 2CV owners!

So, why do we exist? Well, apart from bringing the 2CV community together to enjoy our shared passion, the Club does important work in trying to ensure a future for these historic vehicles by sharing technical knowledge and ensuring continued access to increasingly rare spare parts. We keep an extensive archive of 2CV-related documents and we maintain registers to record the UK registered vehicles still in existence. We operate a shop selling Club merchandise and A-Series collectibles. We also offer a point of contact for the press, and are frequently asked to source vehicles for adverts and film appearances.

Local groups are the heart of 2CVGB

2CVGB is the UK National Club, forming an umbrella organisation for over 50 affiliated local groups, all founded and run by enthusiasts throughout the UK. Your local group is an excellent way to find out what we're all about.

Most meet once a month in a pub somewhere, and always enjoy meeting new people for a good chinwag. You do not need to be a member of 2CVGB to go along to your local group. You can find your nearest local group and contact details on our interactive map. It's always a good idea to check with the local contact before heading along, as many groups organise events and convoys on their club nights, and might not always be meeting at their regular venue – especially at Christmas and during the Summer.

2CVing in action!

2CVGB is all about the pleasure of being out-and-about in your A-Series vehicle. There's a really lively social scene, with local clubs organising weekend camps and 'raids' to interesting places. One event that has become a 2CVing tradition is 'Raid Tan Hill', which braves the snowy conditions every January to go for a pint in Britain's highest pub. Whether you're into muddy fun 2CV 4x4 off-roading, long road trips to foreign countries in extreme conditions, or 2CV 24 hour endurance racing, you can find like-minded people amongst our members who have been there and done that – and will be happy to tell the tale over a pint or two!

As well as events organised by the local groups, 2CVGB itself organises two major annual social events: The National Meeting and Registers' Day. 2CVGB also organises an exhibition stand at the Classic Car Show (Birmingham NEC) every Autumn.