Citroën heaven at Shannons Online Spring Auction

October 23, 2022 Rob Fraser Citroen, Lifestyle Comments Off on Citroën heaven at Shannons Online Spring Auction

Citroën enthusiasts should look up Shannons upcoming Timed Online Spring Auction in early November where four iconic examples of the quirky French marque are on offer.

  • Fabulous and super-rare 1937 Citroën 11B Faux Cabriolet
  • Stylish 1974 Citroen DS23 Pallas sedan
  • Sleek 1972 Citroen SM 3.0 V6 Coupe
  • Iconic 1961 Citroen HZ Van

1937 Citroën 11B Traction Avant Faux Cabriolet

1937 Citroën 11B Traction Avant Faux Cabriolet

One of the stars of the auction is a super-rare 1937 Citroën 11B Traction Avant Faux Cabriolet – one of just 51 of the two door ‘Light 15’ variants built that year.

Part of the deceased estate of Czech-born Sydney enthusiast Ferdinand (Fred) Matatko, the 11B was purchased by its late owner from Mansfield, Victoria in 2004 and today is one of the rarest and most desirable pre-war Citroëns available in the world.

While very presentable today, the car’s cosmetics are only fair and the Citroën would really benefit from some refurbishment, particularly its paintwork. Its rarity and historic significance is expect to draw International interest and sell in the $60,000-$80,000 range.

Maserti V6-engined 1972 Citroën SM Coupe

1972 Citroen SM 3.0 V6 Coupe,

More modern, but equally stylish is a sleek metallic blue Maserati V6-engined 1972 SM 3.0 V6 Coupe, still in its original left hand drive configuration, that is expected to sell in the $120,000-$140,000 range.

1974 Citroën DS23 Pallas Sedan

1974 DS23 Pallas Sedan

Also stylish and light years ahead of its time when new in the early 1970s, is a restored mid-blue 1974 DS23 Pallas Sedan that is expected to sell in the $60,000-$75,000 range.

1961 Citroën HY van

Citroen H Series 2 Van

Lastly,  is a chunky 1961 H Series 2 Van that has been configured as a commercial coffee van.

Distinguished by its corrugated steel slab sides, the H Series van is a curiosity today, although its square bodied space utilisation has since been copied by other makers including Ford and Renault.

Equipped with all the coffee-making essentials’ including a professional bean grinder,  dual multi-cup coffee dispensers, a milk fridge and a rear serving hatch, it could resume its previous life or become a talking
Point in a collector’s man cave.

Because of its unique styling and equipment, it is expected to sell in the $45,000-$55,000 range.

To view all auction lots, visit www.shannons.com.au To talk to a Shannons Auction Team member directly, call the 1300 078 500.

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