Serial number : 5427 - Engine number : 12420
French registration - Rare Type A, first Citroën
Only known Boulangère bodywork on short chassis
Complete restoration to a high standard

In the aftermath of the First World War, André Citroën launched himself into the car industry, with one idea in mind. To make this new means of transport accessible to as many people as possible. He wanted to democratise the car!
He will therefore go through the mass production process, in order to control and negotiate costs.
The realization of this idea goes through the realization of a small popular car.
The engineer Jules Salomon designed it, resulting in a car that was simple to manufacture, use and maintain, in response to Henri Ford's Ford T.
The Type A in its short chassis version exudes elegance and, as the cornerstone of the emerging manufacturer, is equipped with a 1,327cc side-mounted four-cylinder engine developing 18 bhp. This car was a great success and Citroën developed it into the B2 and the many successes it is known for.
The Citroën we are presenting is the only Boulangère short chassis version we know of. It could therefore be a unique car. It has benefited from a remarkable complete restoration and is a pure pleasure for the eyes. Its electric blue, beige bonnet and black interior dialogue perfectly together. One thing is for sure, you won't go unnoticed behind the wheel.