Very rare early Series 1 Citroen CX 1975 in beautiful condition

This is a remarkable. stunning and extremely rare Series 1 Citroen CX 2200 first registered in 1975.   It is very unlikely you will see another like it. and almost certainly not here for sale.   The bodywork and underside are almost immaculate with only a few very small marks. but absolutely no rust. anywhere.   The car comes with an extensive service history. (please see photograph 5) that includes its original french owners manual. and a load of french receipts.   Among the british paperwork are receipts for over 30 Dinitrol and Waxoil cans and every panel anywhere you look on the car is covered in the stuff; inside the doors. in the engine bay. behind the carpet in the boot. wings you name it.

The engine runs very smoothly indeed. with the manual choke being needed only for a very short time ne a cold start.   Tick over is lovely and quiet as the cabin when you are driving. The interior is in outstanding condition as well. with no fading to the wonderfully period upholstery and a very clean and unmarked headliner.   The upholstery appears to be in near to mint condition. there is a lovely period map light on the passenger side. a very unusual and rare dash tray (have you ever seen one before?) it has front and rear fog lights. and the unmistakable rear screen louver - so 70's!  There is also a rather rare twin wiper and those rare full-wheel caps.

The suspension works perfectly. rising quickly and carrying you in supreme comfort over even the roughest roads.   It has been said that the ride is close to traveling on a cloud. I'd not go that far. but I drive over a railway crossing everyday and hardly feel it. whereas in my previous car I had to slow right down and take it very gingerly.

This car is the Citroen featured in a 7 page article in this month's Classics Monthly (see attached images). and is understood to be the cover car for a new hardback book coming out this autumn all about Citroens. at which point this will be a famous little french beauty.

This car is very rare. and is apparently the third oldest in the UK. and probably the oldest roadworthy example.   It does not have power steering or five gears. but cruises very quietly and happily at 60mph+.   The steering is nice and light apart from when you are just pulling away so it really isn't that noticeable.   The five tyres are the correct Michelin's with almost new tread on them.   The engine and gearbox oil have been changed about 4 weeks ago. it has a new alternator fitted and a new plastic fuel tank.   The car has also been fitted with a Lumenition ignition system.

Built in 1975. it spent the first fourteen years of its life in France (lots of original french receipts).   Imported into the UK in 1991 it has had two owners in that time. so I believe I am the fourth owner in total.

I strongly recommend you come and view the car.   The only fault is an occasional judder when pulling away in 1st and an occasional synchro issue in 3rd. but the the car comes with a new clutch and spare gearbox. so should the new owner wish. a transfer would be easily done.   I drive the car daily and this does not worry me.   The car is advertised elsewhere. so I reserve the right to end the auction early.   Deposit of £50 by paypal please. with remainder by cash prefered.

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