13th Mar, 2010 15:30
Stoneleigh Park
1925 Citroen B12 Torpedo Tourer
Estimated at £12,000 - £14,000
Lot details
Registration No: DS 6686
Chassis No: 166407
Mot Expiry: Aug 2010
An evolution of its B2 and B10 predecessors, the B12 was introduced in October 1925. Available with a diverse choice of all-steel bodywork (made to Budd patents), its uprated, quarter-elliptic leaf sprung chassis featured worm and roller steering, rear shock absorbers and four-wheel drum brakes. Powered by a willing 1452cc four-cylinder sidevalve engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, the B12 was quick to establish a reputation for durability and economy. In production for less than two years, surviving examples are an understandably scarce sight today.
Finished in honey beige over chocolate with brown upholstery, DS 6686 was restored in 1998 by J. Diplock of Sevenoaks (Kent). As a rare commercial variant, its tail section hinges down which together with a removable rear bench seat allows it to be transformed into a French style pick-up. Described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork, this characterful left-hand drive B12 is understood to have attended a number of classic car shows. Benefiting from comprehensive weather gear (both the hood and sidescreens are said to be in decent order), its front direction indicators are housed in a pair of striking Paris opera lamps. Riding on correct type steel wheels, this appealing Vintage Citroen is offered for sale with V5C registration document and MOT certificate valid until August 2010.
Registration No: DS 6686
Chassis No: 166407
Mot Expiry: Aug 2010
An evolution of its B2 and B10 predecessors, the B12 was introduced in October 1925. Available with a diverse choice of all-steel bodywork (made to Budd patents), its uprated, quarter-elliptic leaf sprung chassis featured worm and roller steering, rear shock absorbers and four-wheel drum brakes. Powered by a willing 1452cc four-cylinder sidevalve engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, the B12 was quick to establish a reputation for durability and economy. In production for less than two years, surviving examples are an understandably scarce sight today.
Finished in honey beige over chocolate with brown upholstery, DS 6686 was restored in 1998 by J. Diplock of Sevenoaks (Kent). As a rare commercial variant, its tail section hinges down which together with a removable rear bench seat allows it to be transformed into a French style pick-up. Described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork, this characterful left-hand drive B12 is understood to have attended a number of classic car shows. Benefiting from comprehensive weather gear (both the hood and sidescreens are said to be in decent order), its front direction indicators are housed in a pair of striking Paris opera lamps. Riding on correct type steel wheels, this appealing Vintage Citroen is offered for sale with V5C registration document and MOT certificate valid until August 2010.
Auction: Stoneleigh Park, 13th Mar, 2010
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