Papercraft model of the Citroën 2CV AZU, the van variant of the 2CV designed for urban goods delivery.
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
|---|---|
| Season | 1957 |
| Category | Classics |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | Low |
| Estimated time | 2-3 hours |
| Print format | 1 A4 sheets |
| Source | paperdiorama.com (HISA) |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
The AZU used the 2CV's simple, economical mechanicals in a van-type body, hugely popular with small shops and family businesses in 1950s and 60s France.
The Citroën 2CV AZU was the van version of the 2CV, built specifically for delivery work and small trade in postwar France. It shared the saloon's light, economical flat-twin mechanicals but swapped the rear end for an enclosed cargo box with hinged doors, making it a familiar workhorse for bakeries, dairies, post offices, and small family businesses through the 1950s and 60s. Its low purchase price and running costs, combined with very light fuel consumption, made it especially attractive to self-employed tradespeople and small businesses on tight budgets.
Despite its modest looks, the AZU offered surprising load capacity for its size and weight, thanks to an efficiently packaged body and suspension capable of absorbing heavy loads without losing maneuverability. Over time it became a familiar sight on French streets, and today it's highly prized by collectors and by businesses that revive it as a rolling advertisement, thanks to its broad side panels, perfect for painted signage and logos.