Beschreibung:

Developing the bottom end of the market, until the early 1920s occupied by the cyclecar, challenged Andre Citroen, however his first truly outstanding design, the Type C was introduced in 1922. ‘Motoring for the masses’ French-style - the model was also known as the Cloverleaf because of its two-plus-one seating or 5CV after its tax rating – brought real car ownership within reach of the man in the street. For the first time in France, the marketing people decided to aim this car towards feminine clientele, which paid off handsomely. Powered by a four-cylinder side valve engine displacing 856cc, the Cloverleaf was more renowned for longevity than speed. Indeed, an example was driven all round Australia in 1925 but, given the model’s success, the decision to discontinue it by May 1926 appears hard to justify. The arrival of the Trefle in 1924 boosted sales further, the company soon producing 250 cars per day, sales reaching over 10,000 annually until production ceased, a total of 80,232 5CVs produced in all. Partially restored and together with parts including the windscreen, headlamps and a number of axle parts, the restored chassis has been painted, the bodywork finished in primer, with all the upholstery, trim and body fittings yet to do. Interestingly, this particular car is understood to have a Nazi symbol stamped on the chassis, which enabled the car to pass freely to the weekly market over the French/German border during WWII. Suppliers to Citroen of one of the best known proprietary French engines, a four-cylinder side-valve Ruby C5B engine of 903cc is fitted. Just the radiator badge and gear lever are reported to be missing, the rebuilt magneto due to be returned. A very attractive light car which comes with Swansea V5.