Highlights

One of only five surviving factory built RHD CX Prestige Turbos Fully restored with extensive work carried out in 2011 Rare Bordeaux leather interior in excellent original condition Stainless steel exhaust system Full service history with service records from both the UK and France

The Appeal

Representing the pinnacle of Citroën's technical expertise and Robert Opron's aerodynamic styling, the CX was arguably the most advanced, stylish, sophisticated and comfortable car money could buy. And none more so than this CX - a highly specified long-wheelbase 'Prestige' model with a 2.5-litre direct-injection turbocharged engine, ABS brakes, not to mention hydropneumatic suspension, DIRAVI power steering fitted to all CX models.

Originally supplied to the UK in right-hand drive, this would be one of six right-hand drive CX 25 Prestige Turbos built by Citroën in 1986 and 1987. Five remain known, and this is the only one in Neptune Grey.

The seller tells us:

Sold new in the UK, the first owner was an architectural firm near Liverpool, while the second owner was an engineer, also based in Liverpool. The car was sold new, serviced, traded in, resold and then serviced again until 2001 by Greenfens of Ainsdale, a Citroen dealer near Liverpool.

Since 1987 there have been three keepers and a total of 149,400 miles covered. The CX has been meticulously maintained since 1992, and there are numerous service records, both in the UK and France, as well as the original owner's manual and service guide. The CX has been maintained regardless of cost and underwent a full and detailed body restoration in 2011.

It's a fast, reliable, comfortable and extremely rare classic - true long-legged elegance.

History and Paper

RHD example for the UK market In third ownership since 2001
Served regardless of costs for at least the last 32 years
Extensive service records available, both UK and French
Original owner's manual and service guide included
Apparently matching numbers
Roadworthiness valid until October 2025
One of only five known surviving factory RHD CX Prestige Turbos, the only one in Neptune Grey Seller has details of other surviving RHD CX Prestige Turbos he will be offering with the car.

Condition

Fully restored with three months of intensive work in 2011
Extremely rare Bordeaux leather interior in very good condition
A new headliner is likely to be required in the next few years
Full and detailed body restoration in 2011, including a new paint job in original Neptune Grey Metric alloy wheels in excellent condition and fitted with the correct Michelin X radial tyres
Presents superbly inside, outside and especially underneath
Very little wear evident from the photos and nothing of note reported by the vendor

The Mechanics

2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection
Five-speed manual gearbox
Stainless steel exhaust system fitted
Seller informs us that it is in excellent overall mechanical condition
Car starts and climbs quickly on its DIRAVI hydropneumatic suspension and ABS in good working order as reported
Described as quick, reliable and comfortable - perfect for long distances
Seller notes that it drives very easily with precise controls.

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Comments

Hercule••••

4 days ago

Kindly advise whether the car has French or UK registration and if the latter, whether it maybe registered in France with or without paying French import tax/VAT.

fastlim••••

seller

The car has French registration, there would be no import tax/VAT to keep it French-registered.

FACVEG••••

Here's another thing that may help you: the sale doesn't start until the 15th, so you have plenty of time to have the CT carried out, which will reassure everyone. You can add a photo of this CT.CDLT

Translated from: Français

5 days ago

the roadworthiness test less than 6 months old is not provided, so...which is worrying...When you want to reassure a potential buyer THE FIRST THING to provide is a recent roadworthiness test....Is this just an oversight? Thank you