C. 1924 CITROEN 5 HP C3 "torpedo 3-seater t3-1 - Lot 40

  2. Result
  3. C. 1924 CITROEN 5 HP C3 "torpedo 3-seater t3-1 - Lot 40
  4. Lot n° 40 
Lot n° 40
Go to lot
Estimation :
10000 - 15000 EUR
C. 1924 CITROEN 5 HP C3 "torpedo 3-seater t3-1 - Lot 40
C. 1924 CITROEN 5 HP C3 "torpedo 3-seater t3-1 Chassis no. 42204 French registration Nice patina 10 000 / 15 000€ While the French government encouraged carmakers to invest in cycle-cars through tax breaks, Citroën preferred to focus on small cars. The 5HP was the first Citroën to enter the small car segment, then monopolized by Peugeot and Renault. Such was its success that, at the same date, it accounted for almost half of Citroën's sales. In 1923, a convertible version with 3 seats, 2 at the front and one at the rear, was launched, earning it the nickname 5 CV "Trèfle". The model offered was a 3-seater torpedo (T3-1) or "Faux trèfle" with 3 staggered seats (folding seat). The body is also based on a wooden structure, to which preformed sheet metal is nailed. The rear end is more rounded than that of the 2-seater torpedo. A folding folding seat is fitted at the front when the passenger seat is in the rear position. The rear trunk is located behind the driver's seat. It is accessible from above and closed by a lid. Unrestored, this pretty 5hp has a beautiful patina. It's rare to find a car that's almost a hundred years old in this condition. Acquired by our collectors a few years ago, the car immediately became part of their museum collection. Having been out of action for many years, it will now have to be put back on the road. C. 1924 CITROEN 5 HP C3 'torpedo 3 seater t3-1 Chassis n° 42204 French registration Beautiful patina While the French government encouraged carmakers to invest in cycle-cars through tax breaks, Citroën preferred to focus on small cars. The 5HP was the first Citroën to enter the small car segment, which was then monopolised by Peugeot and Renault. It was so successful that, by the same date, it accounted for almost half of Citroën's sales. In 1923, a convertible version with 3 seats, 2 at the front and one at the rear, was launched, earning it the nickname of the 5 CV 'Trèfle'. The model offered was a 3-seater torpedo (T3-1) or 'Faux trèfle' with 3 staggered seats (folding seat). The body is also based on a wooden structure, to which preformed sheet metal is nailed. The rear is more rounded than that of the 2-seater torpedo. At the front is a folding folding seat that is fitted when the passenger seat is in the rear position. The rear trunk is located behind the driver's seat. It is accessible from above and closed by a lid. Unrestored, this Jolie 5hp has a beautiful patina. It is rare to find a car that is almost a hundred years old in this condition. Acquired by our collectors a few years ago, the car immediately became part of their museum collection. It has been out of action for a number of years, and needs to be put back on the road.
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue