Not Sold (Est: £4,180 - £5,852)
1985 Citroën BX 16 RS
Aguttes • France • 21 Jun 2026
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Not Sold (Est: £4,180 - £5,852)
1985 Citroën BX 16 RS
France • 21 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This rare Citroën BX 16 RS, a former newspaper car, has been fully restored by ex-Citroën workers and boasts a unique history, including time at the Peugeot Citroën Aventure Museum and an appearance at Le Mans Classic.
It comes with comprehensive documentation and has recently had over €4,000 in mechanical work, positioning it as a desirable collector's item with no reserve.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'magnificent condition' and has undergone extensive restoration work by former Citroën factory workers and the Citroën Conservatoire. It was also previously part of the Peugeot Citroën Aventure Museum collection. While no specific flaws are mentioned, a rating of 8 (Excellent) acknowledges the high quality of restoration and preservation, implying very minimal imperfections that might require minor reconditioning.
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Manual
LHD
France
VF7XBXE0001XE0019
1985
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Not Sold (Est: £4,180 - £5,852)
1985 Citroën BX 16 RS
Aguttes • France • 21 Jun 2026
Market Position:
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Description
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VF7XBXE0001XE0019French vehicle registration document Launched in October 1982, the BX 16 RS was the most powerful model in the range at the time.
Its 1,580 cm³ XU5 engine with twin-barrel carburettor produced 90 ch and powered a car weighing less than 950 kg, a power-to-weight ratio that enabled it to compete with several contemporary 1.8-litre saloons. It came as standard with a 5-speed gearbox, a rev counter, tinted windows and a higher level of equipment than the BX 14 models.
Before the arrival of the Sport, GT and GTi models, the 16 RS represented the dynamic top-of-the-range model in the Phase 1 BX range.
Its production was limited to the model’s early years, which explains its current rarity. Our example boasts a truly unique history for a car in this range! It began its life at the offices of the newspaper Ouest France, before being fully restored by former workers from Citroën’s Rennes factory.
In 1998, it joined the Peugeot Citroën Aventure Museum, from whic...
Price Analysis vs Other BXs
£760
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£5,629
Median Price (Since 2020)
£357,344
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