Beschreibung
For sale in our forthcoming auction in Paris, on 8 february 2019.
French title
Chassis n°0XL 3021
- Origin of reference
- Entirely restored at high costs
- Rare road legal Group B
- No reserve
The BX 4TC represents Citroen's attempt to take part in the World Rally Championship during the famous period of Group B cars. In order to be homologated, the manufacturer had to produce 200 units and based on a BX, he therefore developed a road version fitted with a 2, 141 cc turbo engine, capable of producing 200 hp and including a four-wheel drive transmission. Made at Heuliez, the total production would amount to 86 units; production beyond this number would have been destroyed by Citroen under the supervision of a bailiff.
This Citroen BX 4TC was registered for the first time on the 12th November 1991, six years after coming out of the factory which was not unusual at that time, since a lot of them would remain unsold until a buyer would finally come and get one only few years after being released from the factory. This car has slightly more than 15, 000 km on the clock, which coincides with its actual mileage but does not correspond to its exceptional condition as it leaves the factory.
Owned by the most important collector of special Citroen in France, and most probably in the world, the owner wanted a perfect car which would come at the same level of other Citroen automobiles in his collection. He entrusted it to the specialist DS Sensation for a complete and detailed restoration amounting to a total cost of €65, 000 approximately, hence why the car is presented in exceptional condition at all levels, whether below or above! As part of 40 models still remaining to date, this particular car is an opportunity for any Citroen collector or fan of 80s rally racing to acquire it.
Auction estimate: €60 000 / 80 000 - No reserve
