Manufacturer: Citroen Model: CX 2500 GTI Auto First Register...

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Manufacturer: Citroen
Model: CX 2500 GTI Auto
First Registered: 1989
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: 04026297
Chassis No: VF7MANG0008NG3097
MOT: Jan 2016
Colour: Meteor Gray
Details:
The 1974 Citroen CX was the perfect replacement for the legendary DS. It took all of the best parts of its 1955 predecessor and added a few new tricks of its own. So it was technological tour de force with typically innovative and individualistic sleek looks, the CX featured the usual hydraulics controlling many aspects of the car plus Varipower (DIRAVI) ultra-high geared self-centring steering, which took a little getting used to. It was initially offered in 2.0- and 2.2-litre forms, but more powerful versions wouldn't be long coming. Finally matching high performance to its dramatic looks, 1977’s CX GTi was Citroën’s return to grand touring after the demise of the SM. Using the DS23’s fuel-injected 2347cc engine gave 128bhp and a 120mph top speed. From 1985, Series 2 cars had traditional instrumentation and more modern looking colour-coded bumpers. Engines extended from 2.0-litre petrol to 2.5-litre turbo diesel - with the latter still being a popular workhorse to this day.

The model offered here is the Series 2 GTI Auto which has a slightly larger engine and additional power but still retains the overall comfort of this model and is said, by the vendor, to be in exceptional original condition and not restored. The car runs perfectly, and the electrics work without problem. More importantly the car is rust free which is the major failing of these Citroens, even the factory sunroof is rust free. The trim is in excellent condition with nothing to do. The car was in the hands of one owner for most of its life and is said to have been kept in an underground car park in London. This information seems to be confirmed by the condition. The car was mostly serviced by Citroen Main Agents (mostly Citroen London West) and supporting paperwork is present. According to the "How many left website" there are 10 GTI Autos left on the road and only about 400 CXs of all types remaining. They are very rare and most died from rust! Restoration is prohibitive due to the complexity of the car. It passed its recent MOT without any problems. Mechanically these cars are very strong and engines will do a minimum of 200K given regular oil changes. The car rides very well as a Citroen should, and has had recent new spheres. It would be very difficult to find a better one. The car was featured in Classic Car weekly on the 13th August 2014.

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Auction Date:
21st Apr 15 at 1:30pm BST

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