Highlights
- Superb condition and highly practical two-tone C4
- Comprehensive body-off restoration completed within the last five years
- Interior retrimmed using new old stock (NOS) original pattern upholstery fabric
- Extensive mechanical overhaul including rewiring, radiator recore and new clutch
- New tyres, steering box and dynamo rebuilt
The Appeal
The C4 was a very Citroen sort of car. It was built to bridge the gap between a commercial vehicle and family transport, giving France’s innumerable artisans a bread van or butcher’s van during the week and a family wagon at the weekend. The C4G arrived in 1932 and with it the firm’s clever ‘Moteur Flottant’ (MFP) ‘floating power’ engine mount system. This system of flexible blocks reduced engine vibration, making the C4G more comfortable for occupants.
The seller of this beautiful 1932 C4G MFP restored it five years ago, a project that was both comprehensive and undertaken with an expert eye for detail. Enthusiasts will note the retrimmed cabin, featuring NOS interior trim. The work included removing the body and renovating the chassis and fitting new tyres, clutch, steering box, refurbished dynamo and record radiator. The engine has been inspected and fitted with new piston rings, a head gasket, and the car has been rewired. Painted in fetching two-tone black and Royal blue, it is a really smart example of these very rare cars.
The vendor says:
“Simply superb. A stunning car from the 1930s that gets many admiring comments and glances. You will struggle to find a more well-presented pre-war classic than this. The first estate car made.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 32,003 km (stated as correct by the vendor, no independent verification mentioned, not warranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 1,672cc side-valve four-cylinder petrol, three-speed manual, left-hand drive
- Paperwork: V5C, import and registration paperwork, French registration document, old photos
- The previous owner completed the restoration and over £10,000 has been spent on it as you can see underneath etc. It's a fantastic job all around
The Detail
- Chassis blasted and epoxy painted during restoration
- Finished in black over royal blue with a fine gold pinstripe
- Re-wired with cotton braided cable incorporating a discreet fuse box
- All lights except the yellow headlights converted to LED
- All instruments reported to be reading correctly
- Brakes, radiator core, clutch, and tyres are all new
- Steering box and dynamo have been rebuilt
- Engine inspected and fitted with new piston rings and head gasket
- Ignition leads and plugs recently replaced
- The vendor states the car is running and driving well, going into all gears fine
- The vendor describes the underside as in very good condition, far above the usual pre-war car
- Vendor says, 'the condition and paintwork really is fantastic and above 90% of other pre-war cars - you’ll struggle to find better for the money'
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