CITROËN 5HP “TREFLE” 1925 - History: Unveiled at the Paris...
CITROËN 5HP “TREFLE” 1925 - History:
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1921, the Citroën Type C 5 HP was one of the brand’s greatest commercial successes during the 1920s. Designed to offer a lightweight, economical, and reliable car, it enabled Citroën to make automobile ownership accessible to an ever-wider customer base.
The Trèfle version, introduced in 1923, is undoubtedly the most iconic in the lineup. Its ingenious three-seat configuration, featuring a central rear seat, earned it its now-legendary nickname.
Description:
The vehicle presented here is a Citroën Type C 5 HP Trèfle, likely manufactured in November 1925, although its Belgian registration certificate lists a first registration date of 1938—presumably when the vehicle was first imported into Belgium.
This car exhibits excellent overall authenticity and appears to have undergone a restoration that has now developed a harmonious patina.
This car has been restored and shows some flaws in the chrome plating and elsewhere.
The engine compartment appears particularly complete and notably retains its original Citroën manufacturer’s plate. The various visible mechanical components are consistent in their configuration. Note that the engine block is cracked, likely due to freezing.
Specifications:
Make: Citroën
Model: Type C 5 HP Trèfle 1926
Manufacturer: Automobiles Citroën
Date of first registration: 09/15/1938 (date on registration documents)
Body type: 3-seat Trèfle torpedo
Engine: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 856 cm³
Power: 11 ch
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity: 3
Chassis number: 69155 (stamped number not found)
Engine number: VA-12901
Keys: No keys required
Registration documents: Valid Belgian registration certificate in the name of the previous owner. The current owner has not yet transferred the registration to their name
Mileage: 46,978 km on the odometer
Condition:
The vehicle is being offered straight from storage.
The engine has not been started, and no test drive has been conducted.
Sold as-is, considered non-running, without a technical inspection, for restoration or for parts.
CITROËN 5HP “TREFLE” 1925 - History:
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1921, the Citroën Type C 5 HP was one of the brand’s greatest commercial successes during the 1920s. Designed to offer a lightweight, economical, and reliable car, it enabled Citroën to make automobile ownership accessible to an ever-wider customer base.
The Trèfle version, introduced in 1923, is undoubtedly the most iconic in the lineup. Its ingenious three-seat configuration, featuring a central rear seat, earned it its now-legendary nickname.
Description:
The vehicle presented here is a Citroën Type C 5 HP Trèfle, likely manufactured in November 1925, although its Belgian registration certificate lists a first registration date of 1938—presumably when the vehicle was first imported into Belgium.
This car exhibits excellent overall authenticity and appears to have undergone a restoration that has now developed a harmonious patina.
This car has been restored and shows some flaws in the chrome plating and elsewhere.
The engine compartment appears particularly complete and notably retains its original Citroën manufacturer’s plate. The various visible mechanical components are consistent in their configuration. Note that the engine block is cracked, likely due to freezing.
Specifications:
Make: Citroën
Model: Type C 5 HP Trèfle 1926
Manufacturer: Automobiles Citroën
Date of first registration: 09/15/1938 (date on registration documents)
Body type: 3-seat Trèfle torpedo
Engine: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 856 cm³
Power: 11 ch
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity: 3
Chassis number: 69155 (stamped number not found)
Engine number: VA-12901
Keys: No keys required
Registration documents: Valid Belgian registration certificate in the name of the previous owner. The current owner has not yet transferred the registration to their name
Mileage: 46,978 km on the odometer
Condition:
The vehicle is being offered straight from storage.
The engine has not been started, and no test drive has been conducted.
Sold as-is, considered non-running, without a technical inspection, for restoration or for parts.
