Hydropneumatic suspensions to float like on top of a cloud, flyers of a single radius, futuristic designs in family vehicles ... despite being a company focused on producing utility vehicles, Citroën has a very defined identity. That is why it is one of the brands with the most 'popular classics' to its credit: from the mythical 2CV to the impressive CX.
Well, if you want to get a piece of their history ... now you can. This coming December 10 the Leclere auction house launches the bid for 65 models. A unique opportunity, since all of them come from the Citroën Heritage collection: the 'archive' of models of the brand itself. Therefore, the state of conservation is perfect or, how much less, very original.
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We do not know if the musicians of the Madrid band Obús were thinking of Citroën when composing their hit from the '80s, but what we do know is that André Citroën thought a lot about howitzers. Not surprisingly, he ran a factory for the production of these artillery pieces during WWI After the war ended, he decided to found his own car company. He traveled to the US, took note of Henry Ford's method of chain production, and, upon his return in 1919, founded what would become one of Europe's key automotive companies.
As you see, in the next 2019 the centenary will be fulfilled. That is why Citroën Heritage is moving a large part of its collection to the brand's headquarters in Sochaux, gathering units for the glory of the moment. However, he has decided to dispense with these 65, which you can view - along with a series of 90 objects such as posters, pieces ... - through this catalog.
AND IF YOU CANNOT BUY A CLASSIC ...
If you can't buy one of these Citroën classics, no problem. In Madrid there is an alternative. And it is that since last November 1 You can rent a DS 23 'Tiburon' to visit the most emblematic points of the capital. The idea, start-up from DS -Citroën's division for its most refined vehicles- offers a breakfast or lunch before the route.
For 250 euros you can enjoy, even for a few hours, the peculiar rolling in motion of Citroën suspensions, designed for maximum comfort; the particular design of the bodywork or the spacious interior of one of the most famous French classics in history.
The thing about putting 'the shell is going to explode' on the radio to pay tribute to the founder of the brand ... we leave it to your choice. We warn you that the service includes a driver trained in the history of Madrid to explain the route to you, so you will have to convince him ...