1986 CITROEN CX 25 PRESTIGE AUTO

As the CX in standard form had insufficient rear legroom to function as a chauffeur-driven limousine Citroën introduced the Prestige variant in 1976, offering an extra 10 inches of length. In 1977, the car also gained a raised roofline to improve headroom, with the roof often clothed in vinyl to denote the model's more luxurious status.

This smart-looking 2499cc automatic transmission example, registered in January 1986, was in the hands of a Citroën specialist owner for 24 years. During the 1990s, it regularly picked up trophies and certificates at various Citroën Car Club events - which are still present with the car - but was taken off the road in 2008, albeit still regularly run. It was recommissioned during 2021 by marque specialist Pleaides with six new spheres, water pump, battery, temperature switch, engine oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter and spark plugs. The hydraulic pipes were also checked over. After detailing, the car went to the 2021 Citroën Car Club National Rally where it was awarded the prize for the best CX at the show.  

Sold at an ACA sale in November 2021, the new owner had over £5000 of work done from 2022 to 2024 plus four Michelin TRX metric tyres (at a cost of £1300). The car is in very good condition inside and out, although the vendor notes the headlining sagging a little over the driver's seat, there's some loose fabric trim on the offside rear D-pillar inside and the air conditioning not currently functioning. The vehicle is reported to be running and driving well.

Included in the history folder are the current and previous V5Cs, MoT certificates, and recent invoices, along with brochures, a copy of the front cover of Classic Car Weekly from January 2024 with the CX on the front, Haynes workshop manual and the book pack with two owner's manuals, dealership directory and a service book although the vendor states this is not from this vehicle. The recorded mileage is 142,875 miles and the MoT is valid until January 2025. 

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