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94 - 1930 CITROËN C6 I ‘Breakdown Truck’
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Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
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1930 CITROËN C6 I ‘Breakdown Truck’ Chassis No. 53698 French Vehicle Registration Document In 1930, the Citroën C6 saloon was the brand’s top-of-the-range model. And just like the C4 saloon, the C6 had its own ‘utility’ version. Whilst the C4 van could boast a payload of 800 to 1,200 kg, the C6, with its powerful 2,442 cc 6-cylinder engine, could easily carry a load of 1,800 to 2,000 kg. With a kerb weight of 1,700 to 1,800 kg, it was a fairly light vehicle. From a tax perspective, it is amusing to note that the government offered power ratings on request: the C6 saloon was taxed at 14 cv. Whereas the C6 commercial version had the same power rating if fitted with a body designed for passenger transport, without, however, being classified as ‘public transport’. However, if the bodywork was intended for the carriage of goods, the tax power rating was reduced to 12 cv. As our example is a 14-chevaux model, it is therefore a passenger car that has been converted into a breakdown lorry. Many pre-war luxury cars underwent such conversions immediately after the war. Inexpensive, powerful and robust, they were ideal candidates for garage owners. The example we are presenting here belonged to the Fougeray family for many years. They acquired it in 2001 from a Breton enthusiast, who had owned it since 1985. Clearly restored in the early 2000s, this recovery vehicle still retains its specialist equipment, such as its winch, which is in working order. Acquired by our collectors a few years ago, the car immediately joined their collection and was restored to working order. This fine recovery vehicle will be the centrepiece of the brand’s gatherings. 1930 CITROËN C6 I “Tow Truck” (Wrecker) Chassis no. 53698 French registration document (Carte Grise) In 1930, the Citroën C6 saloon sat at the top of the brand’s range. Much like the C4 saloon, the C6 also had a ‘utility’ version. Whilst the C4 van could carry a payload of 800 to 1,200 kg, the C6—with its powerful 2,442 cc 6-cylinder engine—could effortlessly transport loads ranging from 1,800 to 2,000 kg. With a body-on-frame unladen weight of 1,700 to 1,800 kg, it remains a relatively lightweight vehicle. From a taxation perspective, it is amusing to note that the State offered horsepower ratings on demand: the C6 passenger car was taxed at 14 hp, whereas the C6 utility version shared the same power rating if fitted with a passenger-carrying body, although it was not officially classified as ‘public transport’. However, if the bodywork was intended for freight transport, the taxable horsepower was reduced to 12 hp. As our example is rated at 14 horsepower, it was originally a passenger car before being converted into a recovery vehicle. Many pre-war luxury cars underwent such conversions immediately after the war. Inexpensive, powerful and robust, they were ideal candidates for garage owners. The example we are presenting to you belonged for a long time to the Fougeray family. They acquired it in 2001 from a collector in Brittany who had owned the car since 1985. Clearly restored in the early 2000s, this tow truck still retains its specialist equipment, such as its fully functional winch. Acquired by our collector a few years ago, the car immediately joined their collection and was returned to the road. This handsome tow truck is sure to be the star attraction at brand gatherings.
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About the sale Epoqu'auto: Classic cars, the official sale
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Auction time 11/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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