Highlights

Very well presented 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 tires, steering box and dynamo rebuilt

The Appeal

The C4 was a very Citroën 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 tires, 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:

“Excellent. A true pre-war classic with lovely simplicity. Everything is easy to do and there's fantastic parts availabillity in France.”

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 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 tires 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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