Wearing the grille of a Citroën Traction with the double chevron, the Rétromobile 2019 poster previews the prominent role that the brand will have in this essential event for lovers of automobile history (from February 6 to 10, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles ). For its centenary, Citroën has launched an unprecedented device, with a stand that gathers 30 iconic models grouped in 3 axles:
- 10 standard models / 100 years of iconic models at the service of comfort: Type A 10 HP, C3 5 HP, Traction Avant, Type H, 2 CV, DS 21 Pallas, Méhari, CX 25 Prestige, C6, New SUV C5 Aircross.
- 10 concept cars / 100 years of visionary spirit: C10, Camargue, Karin, Activa 1, Xanae, Osmose, C-Métisse, GTbyCitroën, Tubik, CXPERIENCE.
- 10 Racing vehicles / 100 years of incomparable sporting feats: Scarabée d'Or, Petite Rosalie, DS 21 from the 1969 Moroccan rally, 1971 Moroccan Rally SM, 2 CV Raid Africa, ZX Rallye Raid, Xsara Kit Car, C4 WRC, C-Elysée WTCC, C3 WRC.
A special Centennial collector's catalog will be published with the characteristics and history of these 30 models.
You can take a virtual visit of the stand, in 3D, in the following video: https://youtu.be/m9YMYe_GmTM
While waiting for the show to open, the most iconic models in the brand's history can be seen in the Citroën Origins virtual museum: www.citroenorigins.com (75 iconic vehicles - available in 39 countries).