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06/07/2019 12:07 pm
This one just arrived yesterday (pics), and it made me remember another. (more pics)
First of all, many thanks to Ed Glorius (see post #26039), whose pictures and info set me onto this one. Thataboy!
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This limousine was built by the French firm of Chapron in the late 1960's for the use of President Charle De Gaulle. De Gaulle disliked the screen separating him from the chauffeur and continued to use the Franay and Chapron 15 Six-based cars or a DS with folding roof in which he could stand up and acknowledge the adulation of the crowds.
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According to the fine site of "Citroenet," the next limo ordered by the French government was delivered in 1971 for the use of President Georges Pompidou and international visitors. It is an open 4-door convertible.
I've had some fun today with these two models. And the new one sent me on a successful search for my handy 3-sided screwdriver!
*Here's something for those who want more information:
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Bonsoir, mes amis!
06/07/2019 12:45 pm
And thanks to you! I couldn't get my mind off this one when I saw it. And the price!
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
06/07/2019 5:02 pm
Tres bien! Merci for showing it!
06/07/2019 10:25 pm
David , which one will be the 1/43 scale?
07/07/2019 1:24 am
Both were advertised as 1:43. I have seen pictures of the larger one under construction, and the work was massive. I have not attempted to measure the models.
07/07/2019 3:52 am
Pics : here scale 1/43 of my DS 19 models
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07/07/2019 4:47 am
A very interesting looking model.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
07/07/2019 8:27 am
The Presidential Citroen is a big car. It was at the Le Mans Museum when I visited...
around 20 years ago.
07/07/2019 8:49 am
A very fine collection! I especially like the cabriolet.