1983 Citroën CX Pallas

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1983 Citroën CX 20 Pallas Saloon
Registration no. A313 OBH
Chassis no. VF7MAMP0012MP1857
Engine no. 010405

Launched in October 1974, the CX replaced the iconic DS in the Citroën line-up, inheriting its revolutionary predecessor's hydraulic suspension, brakes and power-assisted steering. One of the last models to be designed entirely 'in-house' prior to the take-over by Peugeot, the CX is considered by many to be the last of the 'true' Citroëns. With its futuristic, aerodynamic, shark-like looks, the CX appeared every bit as different from the herd as the DS had on its arrival 20 years previously. By way of comparison, its introduction came only 12 months after that of the Austin Maxi... Front-wheel drive, of course, the CX would be produced in various forms over the next 17 years, including the luxurious Pallas and Prestige saloons and the cavernous Safari and Familiale estates, and in 1975 was voted 'European Car of the Year'. Today, the idiosyncratic CX is one of the more collectible of modern Citroëns.
Finished in silver with grey cloth interior, this 2.0-litre, five-speed Pallas model was acquired by the vendor in 2001. There are receipts on file from Dory's Garage (Sway) Ltd including one for £1,750 for a service, change of cam belt and MoT in 2010. The car has been off the road since 2011 but is running and driving. Sold strictly as viewed, it comes with the aforementioned receipts, an expired MoT (2011) and a V5C registration document.
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