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1989 Citroen CX 22RS Familiale, owned from new. MOT expiry 7th December 2021. The photographs date from 2016, taken for insurance. Since then, the top coat on the tailgate has started peeling (wrong primer). The mileage is 92,904 on original engine & gearbox. These carburetor models are simple - no sophisticated electronics or fuel injection. The car has been maintained as a 'rolling restoration'. An Excel spreadsheet has a complete record of service, replacement & repair work. I also have a photographic record. Over time, I have carried out various patch repairs and have rebuilt one rear jacking point. Recently, I replaced the nearside inside front wing structure and battery box with new panels. Rather than using plug-welding, I have bolted it together using stainless fittings. This avoids the rusting that eventually follows after home-welded repairs ("weld-through" primer does not provide adequate protection). Also, the structure can be disassembled if required. A few spares will go with the car. The car is protected by a full cover in winter. If interested, an inspection is recommended.     |
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I wish there was a 'LIKE ALOT' button...!!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Message coming
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Thank god Fleet is far away.
The car is EPIC 🥰
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Bicycle x1
Alfa Giulietta (now wife's)
Alfa 156
BMW 630i
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eternaloptimist
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Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Thank goodness it’s not a Safari. I wouldn’t have had any good reason not to have bought it. Looks lovely.
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Paul
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That's a helluva thing. Glad I can't get any petrol to get down there tbh.
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Thank goodness it’s not a Safari. I wouldn’t have had any good reason not to have bought it. Looks lovely. it is, did the pictures not load? |
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That's a helluva thing. Glad I can't get any petrol to get down there tbh. scotland and back from south wales yesterday, no problems, get on it.. |
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Paul
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That's a helluva thing. Glad I can't get any petrol to get down there tbh. scotland and back from south wales yesterday, no problems, get on it.. I'm in the red in more ways than one rn   |
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ThePollitt
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Fix up, look... at that car on eBay!
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Hi there,
Do you have any pictures of it as it sits now? And is the clutch okay, as the pedal looks strangely high?
Many thanks,
Chris
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eternaloptimist
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Thank goodness it’s not a Safari. I wouldn’t have had any good reason not to have bought it. Looks lovely. it is, did the pictures not load? The Safari’s the five seater. This is the Familiale, seven seater. The load area’s a bit compromised on the seven seater. |
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For anyone who knows their way around the classic Citroens, that is a giveaway.
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Carbs 'n chrome
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To the Pollitt (Chris)... The clutch is fine. I like the pedal high - it avoids clutch drag when shifting. Like most cars of this mileage the synchromesh is not as strong as it once was. If you try and rush the shift you will get a little crunch. The Familiale was never a racing car  |
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I don't have photos of the car "as it is now". I haven't taken any recently. It's raining heavily and the car is pretty grubby at the mo.
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For anyone who knows their way around the classic Citroens, that is a giveaway. Yes and I have messaged the OP but no reply so far. I'm seriously interested as I've just let my Audi go and another classic big estate would be handy. |
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Hi jerrytug. Thanks for your interest. Do you have experience of big hydraulic Citroens? They can be a bit of a challenge for the 'uninitiated'. Although the car runs fine, I would not recommend it as a 'daily driver' (just in case that was your idea). The reason being that if you were to break down so that the engine won't run and the suspension sinks down (takes about 30 minutes), you will need a recovery truck with a very shallow ramp. Not so many of those around. Perhaps I should have said that I regard the car more as a collectors item for occasional use.
Cheers
walktravel
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eternaloptimist
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I’ve had two, both with the Douvrin engines, both were daily drivers. The brakes and steering do take a few miles to get used to; the brakes will put you through the screen the first time you use them, you have to re learn how to apply gentle pressure. The steering has a powered self cantering action, again, it’s unusual, but once you’ve figured out how to drive it, they can be hustled along. I did about 60k in mine, loved them both.
There’s no reason why you couldn’t use one every day; they’re mechanically pretty straightforward, and the hydraulics are reliable providing they’re maintained - rusty pipes, dirty fluid, and spheres that have lost pressure. The big risks on them are mainly rust and poor maintenance. Spares are available from CX Basis, and Stan Platts (IIRC) was very helpful. There are some active FB groups as well.
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eternaloptimist. Yes, I agree. These cars had a reputation in the motoring press and public of being complicated, unreliable and expensive to maintain. All untrue. My CX's 92,000 miles have been mechanically and electrically remarkably trouble-free. You are right that rusting is the main issue. You need to keep on top of it. All my various Citroens have spheres that I have fitted with Technosir recharging valves. I have the associated recharging kit and a nitrogen cylinder. Much less expensive in the long run than buying new spheres (Plaiades will recharge them, but at a rather expensive price). Folks who own a Citroen should join the Citroen Car Club and join the various forums.
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Hi jerrytug. Thanks for your interest. Do you have experience of big hydraulic Citroens? They can be a bit of a challenge for the 'uninitiated'. Although the car runs fine, I would not recommend it as a 'daily driver' (just in case that was your idea). The reason being that if you were to break down so that the engine won't run and the suspension sinks down (takes about 30 minutes), you will need a recovery truck with a very shallow ramp. Not so many of those around. Perhaps I should have said that I regard the car more as a collectors item for occasional use. Cheers walktravel Thanks walktravel for the explanation, your honesty is to be admired. I did have a CX which was mid-70's and never gave any trouble, but point taken.. maybe this isn't the right car for me. GLWTS but I'm sure it will soon find a new owner to care for its foibles. |
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