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Another Belgian market-specific model was the AZUL 2CV Week-end - launched in 1955, it was no more nor less than a 2CV AZU fitted with the equipment of the 2CV AZL and with a folding and removable rear seat and large side windows. The front passenger seat folded to allow access to the rear seats.
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZUL Week-end
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZUL Week-end
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZUL Week-end
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZUL Week-End
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM

In 1963, the AZAM (AZ Amélioré or improved) was launched. Bumpers were fitted with chromed over riders, wheels with hub caps, bright work was applied to the bonnet and headlamp surrounds. The interior was improved to incorporate front seats mounted on runners, improved seat coverings, indicator control mounted on steering column, sun visor for front passenger and new interior door handles.
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM 6
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM 6
Citroën Belgium 2CV AKL Week-End

Above and below two different late model AKL Week-Ends
Citroën Belgium 2CV AKL Week-End

Right the AZC (AZ Commerciale) had a cover over the spare wheel and a folding and removable rear seat

In 1966, the AZL and AK350 acquired new bumpers without the "paper clips"

Citroën Belgium 2CV AZL
Citroën Belgium 2CV AKL
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZUL Week-end
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZUL Week-end
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM
Citroën 2CV AZAM

In 1965, the company launched the AZAM 6 - powered by the 602 cm3 engine of the Ami 6, it had a top speed of 105 kph. It was fitted with telescopic hydaraulic dampers and constant velocity joints, also derived from the Ami 6. Again, French customers had to wait for the launch of the 2CV 6 in 1970 for a 3CV...
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM 6
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM 3

The "paper clips" continued to be fitted to the AZAM 3 (which was the AZAM 6 in terms of trim but fitted with the 425 cm3 engine of the AZL) and to the AZAM 6.
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZAM 6

Above AZAM 6

Citroën Belgium 2CV AZC
Citroën Belgium 2CV AZL

A number of special vehicles were manufactured in Belgium including:11N, 11L and 15 Six

  • police cars

  • décapotables

  • vehicles with leather upholstery

  • vehicles with a panoramic rear screen

2CV

  • Post Office van with sliding doors

  • Post Office van with integral rack for 2 bicycles

  • Post Office van with right hand drive

  • Driving school cars with dual controls

  • AK ambulance

D Series

  • police vehicles

  • ambulances

  • vehicles equipped with 24 volt electrics

H Camionette

  • fire brigade vehicles

  • police vans

  • SNCB vehicles

  • Post Office vehicles

  • mini-bus

  • armoured vehicles for transport of radioactive materials

LOHR

  • military vehicles for the French army