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£10,354 (Est: £5,147 - £6,862)
1919 CITROËN TYPE A
France • 21 Jun 2021
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare Type A Citroën, specifically the only known "Boulangère" (Baker) body style on a short chassis, making it potentially unique. It has undergone a complete restoration and features a 1,327 cm3 four-cylinder engine, presented in an eye-catching electric blue with a beige hood and black interior.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a complete restoration to a high standard, suggesting that any previous imperfections have been addressed. The description emphasizes the car's aesthetic appeal, with its color scheme and overall presentation described as a "pure pleasure for the eyes."
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Transmission:
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Chassis No:
5427
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Serial number : 5427 - Engine number : 12420
French registration - Rare Type A, first Citroën
Only known Boulangère bodywork on short chassis
Complete restoration to a high standard
After the First World War, André Citroën started the car industry with one idea in mind.
To make this new means of transport accessible to the greatest number of people.
He wanted to democratize the automobile!
He will therefore go through the large series, to be able to control and negotiate the costs.
The concretization of this idea passes by the realization of a small popular car.
It is the engineer Jules Salomon who will be the designer with as a result a car simple to manufacture, to use and to maintain, in response to the Ford T of Henri Ford.
The Type A in the short chassis baker version has a real elegance and, cornerstone of the manufacturer that is being born, it is equipped with a 1 327 cm3 side-mounted four-cylinder engine developing 18 hp.
This car was a great success and Citro...
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£4,345
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,604
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,354
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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