1934 Citroen Rosalie 10HP | Brightwells | Auction Ends: Wed 28th Oct

Incedibly rare right-hand drive Slough built Citroen Rosalie; subject to a thorough and well documented home restoration; running and driving example ready to enjoy

Introduced in 1932, the Citroën Rosalie range comprised a variety of four- and six-cylinder models, with the 10HP occupying the middle ground between the smaller 8HP and larger 15HP. The Rosalie name became synonymous with Citroën following a series of remarkable endurance records achieved at the Montlhéry circuit in France, helping to establish the marque’s reputation for engineering innovation and reliability.

Manufactured in 1934, this handsome right-hand-drive 10HP was produced at Citroën’s Slough factory, which supplied cars for the British and Commonwealth markets.

While little is known about the car’s early life, our vendor purchased the Rosalie in a very poor state in the early 2000s from Dorset, having been involved in a barn fire. The previous owner had already begun stripping the car down for engine work.

Accompanied by nearly all of the mechanical parts required in boxes, our vendor set about piecing the car back together. The body was removed, with the chassis subsequently stripped and painted, before the project took a back seat during a house move.

Some years later the rebuild resumed, with a full rewire, repaint and reupholstery all commendably completed. Further details of the work undertaken can be found in an accompanying article within the file, which records the car’s restoration and was featured in the Citroën Car Club magazine in 2013. The work also included safety upgrades for modern motoring, including indicators and headlight flashers.

As can be seen in the accompanying photographs, the restoration continues to present well, with the car retaining its handsome and striking appearance. The two-tone paintwork, whilst hand-painted, suits the car’s lines particularly well and adds to its character. The interior remains equally charming and usable.

With a thorough and documented enthusiast restoration, interesting history and running and driving on site, this Rosalie presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, right-hand-drive 1930s Citroën. Surviving examples are now rarely encountered in the UK, particularly in this Slough-built specification.

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