My friend's family were the original owners of this very car and have many happy memories of life with it. They were thrilled to discover it still existed via Facebook a few months ago :)
Great review, Steph! I like your description of "gliding along the road like a swan on a pond" perfectly sums up how those old Citroens float along the roads.
One of the BEST cars EVER! I tried to get my Dad to buy a CX Gti Turbo saloon in the 1980s! He almost did! I would have been such a happy kid if he had!
One of the editors of Jalopnik wrote an article called "American Cars Just Aren't French Enough!" and I pointed out one of the things I liked about French cars was, how the rear axle is pushed further back in the chassis than most cars from other countries. The ID/DS and the CX rocked it!
I'm amazed to find these came equipped with self-leveling suspension. Here in the states, you could only find that option in higher-end luxury cars. I love Citroen. Thanks for reviewing this! I love how they worked hard to make everything on the dash within the driver's reach. I think that's so important for that cockpit feel.
Steph, you're gorgeous. As a gay man and true petrol head, lover of classics cars, especially maligned brands and marques, owner of an MX5 now, two time metro, one time Citroen ZX, volvo 360, 440, vw 1303, passat, Vento, jetta, Alfa 147, 156 Fiat Bravo, Peugeot 605, 406, 306 and many others, your videos are lovely, your enthusiasm infectious (not the best use of language now, I know) and Cameron is great. I'd love to be your mate. Keep doing what you do, and keep the fabulous content coming. Stay safe X
I love my CX even if the parts are hard to find and expensive. Not the easiest car to work on but it's all worth it when cruising along on the magic carpet ride.
Bought one brand new in 1989, it was a Family 8 seater. Wonderful thing but tractor engine. No problems but clutch operating arm broke off. A case of Gallic welding!
These always fascinated me. They were so much ahead of their time. The only CX Safari I sat in was one at a car auction. What immediately became apparent was the ergonomics, quite unlike anything I had known before. Feet fell right on the pedals, put your hands on the steering wheel and all controls were at your fingertips. Even when I went to get out I put my arm on the door armrest and my fingers fell right on the door handle. That’s design detail of the highest degree.
10/10 for this old masterpiece, and 10/10 for the video too! I've had 6 Citroen CX's (all at the same time at one point!) including 2 estates (Familiale Turbo Diesel 2 1988 and a Cog-Driven 2500D from 1979), such gorgeous cars and lovely to hear you enjoyed driving this one!
good review. car seemed smooth and quiet. Steph you are improving on your analysis, and i loved the bit in the bushes. that was hilarious! do that kind of quirky stuff more!
Brings back fond memories of my parents 1978 CX 20 in metallic blue. I learnt to drive in it and on driving a " normal " car I realised how special the CX was. I was whipping up the M1 one day when it made a big bang and started misfiring (in the outside lane) Pulled over and had a look, it had blown a spark plug clean out the engine and put a big jump in the bonnet. So I scratched my head and opened the boot,to my delight my dad (old skool,born in 1942,) was bought up in a time when breakdowns were a consequence of driving,so he carried an emergency kit, plyers,hammer,cable tie,1 spark plug and emergency fan belt😀 So I managed to get the plug in and made it home.
Very underrated car. Never driven one of these but this car has always been of interest to me. Stay blessed Steph. Oh this car had great suspension gave one of the best rides, so I heard.
In 1978 my father bought a CX 2400 Super Familalle C Matic. It was a superb 7 seater car. we have traveled to Europe several times, Wow that was 42 years ago. !!!
I must give you a compliment, to your straightforward explanation of the CX Safari, or Familiale. I have looked for videos on YT for the CX, but this is the most admirable description that I have discovered. Many thanks for your research and investigation.
Wow, thank you Steph, great video and so nostalgic for me. I had a saloon version back in the late 80's. I loved that car it was such a comfortable and smooth ride way ahead of its time back in the day...
Hi Steph, great to see the CX get some love. Personally I think they were Citroen’s greatest achievement, especially when fitted with the Douvrin all alloy engine as that one was. Regarding the safety aspect, Citroen always espoused what they called ‘primary safety’ which involved avoiding an accident by means of superb handling and braking. They did try to consider ‘secondary safety’ by the early use of daft touch plastics, scalloping the dashboard in front of the passenger and by curving the door cards in such a way as to allow the body to slide against them without catching on any protruding components such as door handles and pulls, hence the unusual pistol grip door release you mentioned. As you may have gathered, I love CX’s. Cheers and stay safe love.
Another great vid there Steph thanks. Enjoyed every year/mile in my Familiale. Taught all af my 4 children to drive.....and still on the same original clutch! It did get a new plate after 100k miles. Happy Days.
Luvverly Jubbly ....... Got married in 1970, our wedding car was a DS Safari :-) In the 80's we bought a CX2000 Safari 7 seater, had it a few years, kids got teased as their Mum took them to school in 'The GhostBuster' :-) ...... My missus managed to clout EVERY panel on the car before we got shot of it. Our 'main cars' have been Volvo's & Citroen's since.
I love this car so much. I practically grew up in these since my dad owned around 8 or 9 CX estates (all were Safaris but there was one Familiale). Congrats on the video about such a wonderful car
This is a truly brilliant car. You have done great job here showing the complete oddness and futurism. More Citroens please (when we can all drive again!)
My folks got a silver one of these in '76, I remember we use to go out in it for the day to the lakes, it was the perfect family car. Now it does not just seem ahead of its time but from a different world, the first ones also seemed to be swisher inside with things like recessed polished metal interior door triggers, guess the later models were cheapened because of the Peugeot takeover, like Fulvias were when Fiat took over Lancia. Great to see this car still on the road and being appreciated, thank you and all take care and keep safe.
My elder brother owned garages and prepared cars for film stunt work, got involved with the Citroen GS TV adds where the front wheel punctured and the cars was able to drive on in safety. Citroen sold him a CX Safari in deep red at a very attractive price. The car was used as a camera car in many films as the suspension made for great ride. It was also great for towing car trailer and the suspension made loading easy by putting it in high mode, the tail of the trailer then nearly touched the ground. I got involved between construction projects and one was prepping the CV's for the Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, two had GS engines fitted and could burn a Triumph TR7 away from the lights which discussed the owner. I used the Safari to tow an Ex AA recovery trailer to Cupar in Scotland to meet a circus for a Land Rover add, The idea was for the New Land Rover Defender V8 to be photographed towing the trailer with an elephant wear scuba gear!!!!! Well the Defender did not turn up, so the Safari took it's place and was photo shopped out later. carriage
Great review Stephanie, as always... I love this CX estate, I remember doing some trips from Porto to the Douro valley in one just like that but with 2 rows of back seats, full with kids and the car always smelled horribly inside because during the trip, as it would be through quite twisty roads, a lot of us kids would become nauseated and start to vomit, sometimes before the car would stop... except from that I remember it was very advanced for the time and extremely confortable!
A few CX saloons made it to the United States in the mid-late 1980s. They were marketed under the name CX Automotive (better for not running afoul of PSA who were still selling Peugeots), and there were agencies in several large cities. There was an agency outside Atlanta with multiple units in stock. A few federalised cars may still remain in the United States.
I came here from HubNut. In the 80's I had a business in rural South Australia. One of my suppliers was a family business in rural NSW. The husband ran the factory, and the wife was a representative. She drove a CX 2400 Saloon (I think it was a Pallas) everywhere. On her trip to see me as well as other customers she would cover around 3500 km. There was plenty of room for her samples and suitcase, and, of course, it was always level. The CX made quite an impression in small country towns. I don't think anybody had seen one!
My favorite of your videos so far! Many thanks to you and Cameron for a bright day of sunshine in this gloomy time. All the great, informative content we've come to expect plus the added bonus of stalking your prey and Cameron's marvelous stories. The Citroen lurking in the garage and plotting against him was hilarious. And take it from someone who is a classic himself, you two still have plenty of shelf life before your sell-by date. Stay well. Big hugs to all from Big D (little A-double L-A-S).
I have the 1985 Series 2 CX25 RD and a 2003 Citroën C5. XM and DS is the only big cars that I'm mising out on so far. I also have a few things from BX and GS/GSA including dash cluster and so on. And your 10/10 doesn't cover the fact that 1. Puncture in the front wheels does not affect the steering, car will still go straight without you having to fight the force 2. It can drive on 3 wheels, left rear taken off, it can still be moved out of harms way, same goes for right side rear. 3. You covered the steering already 4. Being front heavy, it can traverse steep bumps while dipping the nose down, rear will come up on one side if you clip it on the other side in the front. 5. You can be lazy, changing the wheels enables you to take whatever support you can find along the roadside to keep the car lifted, put it under, put hydraulics on lowest setting and rejoice to the magic of wheels that lift itself off the ground. And as I said, I have two Citroën with hydraulics :)
Just love the thought and design flair that went into the early Citroens. You just don't see that individuality in cars today. Great review Steph. Thank you and stay safe.
What a wonderfully bonkers and odd looking car. I absolutely love these, anything quirky gets my vote! This is a great video Steph. Hope you are keeping safe! Big hugs
Another great review - Thank you Steph. Citroens in general are like most cars - You either love them or hate them. A lot of people are scared off by the unique suspension and designs which were years in advance of the others. If properly maintained, Citroens are as good if not better than any of the others from that period. I have owned 2 GS Clubs and I loved them. Again, thanks again for a very informative review.
I wouldn´t worry for the safety of the CX - someone I know was involved in an accident in one and walked away almost without any injuries at all, just a few minor cuts from broken glas. Her mother, who was driving, crashed into the back a stationary lorry...
Although not quite the same thing, watching this reminded me of taking a big boxy late 80s Peugeot 405 diesel estate for a drive around the country. Was a lovely big comfy drive, the thing was built like a bus and you felt like you owned the road and nothing can touch you. It ran on vegetable oil too, so left all the passers by really fancying some chippy chips!
idriveaclassic New Zealand based unfortunately otherwise you would be most welcome 😊. Hubnut had a short drive in my 2CV when he was here and it was great to meet him in person 😎 . Maybe a visit to NZ is something you could plan for the future when the pandemic has cleared 😉👍🏻.
@@idriveaclassic go and visit Graham Morton Vehicles in Holmfirth......he always has a couple of D's in .....i restored mine there but sadly sold it . after this Pandemic has cleared i'm sure he'd oblige, he's a top guy and his colleague Andy....also his garage is full of other stuff and memorabilia mainly French, he has a 1930 Citroen truck there....its like a museum ...check it out hun !
Oooooh a CX Estate. These have always been a car on my list of cars to seek to buy at some point. Lovely lovely car. Great video Steph! Love all of Cameron's cars. Has he got anything that we haven't seen yet?
What a great video to wake up to Steph! Citroen have always been my favourite carmakers, and the CX is my favourite ever car. My favourite Matchbox car was a blue CX Estate! I love the looks, the spaceage, quirky interior. Beautiful car. Good to see the lovely Cameron as well obvs. If hes dead in gay years I must be a fossil! 🤣
Beautiful cars back in the day, these safaris were very popular with some of the top speedway riders in the 80s, they would take out the front wheel and drop the handlebars and the whole bike would be pushed backwards into the car.
Hi, the name Citroen gave to the console commands (lights, horn, wipers) placed on that ergonomic way was...satellites. The satellites near the steering wheel where all commands were placed. That car needs lot of love and attention, specially on the interior (that middle console with the radio is ruined) the seats need new upholstery, and of course the painting as well (color is sable métallisé ). The motor seems to run very well. I’m love Citroens and I have a DS. Kisses from Portugal, and very nice review by the way 😉
I've always loved the shape of the Citroen. When I was a child in the sixties, seventies and eghties, they were something special. The aerodynamics, the hydraulic suspension, etc, etc, etc, so futuristic through 'the eyes of a child.' However, even now, 50 odd years later, they still look like no other car on the road!
@@idriveaclassic you are most welcome! I am a massive Citroen CX fan. Here in South Africa we only got the CX Prestige. It was beautiful. Only sat in 1 once. Before My brother emigrated to Whales, he exported South African built DSs to the UK.
Love big Citroens! Amazingly unique style and quirky features, especially the suspension. Almost bought a late 60's DS sedan but dad said 'no', so never did get my hands on one 😔. Another great video, thanks!
Loving your videos. The CX was the last true Citröen which is sad as the quirky yet advanced engineering was something to behold. Interesting to note that the design of the saloon was originally a concept by Pininfarina built on an Austin 1800 chassis in 1967. They also produced a concept based on the Austin 1100 which was effectively the GS.
The smoothest of rides... I remember seeing one completely filled up with bricks and paving slabs! They were used as ambulances in France. Unfortunately, you're the last one to know if your car's got a puncture! By the time you find out, there's no tyre left!
Another good vid , I would like to see filming from the road side ,I am interested to see and hear the car on the move from outside as well as from the driving position .
Citroën started with crash safety long before most of the others. There are stuff on UA-cam too look after. And a friend of mine crashed head on with a much newer E-class Merc. My friend broke one arm, the driver of the Merc spent three month in hospital. I can luckily only tell of my own experience that it's very hard to actually crash a Citroën. I have "tried", but the handling is so good they never ever need any electronic stuff to keep them under control. For an old Citroën to act as a "normal" car, it has to be severely damaged or broken. So never worry when driving a CX. It will look after you.
Always had a soft spot for the Cx, driven quite a few with working for Citroën in the past, here and abroad, I even owned a Mk2 Cx 2.5 gti auto saloon about 10 years ago, my advice for the owner is to maintain the hydraulic system throughout and corrosion is a problem as well so look after the subframe and vulnerable areas like the bulkhead, sills and rear inner wheel arches, the engine (Renault) and gearbox (Citroën) are usually reliable but of course that’s all down to a good service history ! Happy wafting along mate !! P.S The self centring steering is called “Diravi” 😎
Awesome review - I have a 1982 Series 1 CX Prestige down here in South Africa - an ex colony of Britain. In the 1781s the French made a half-hearted attempt at colonizing South Africa by trying to drive out the Brits in the Cape -- due to events in Europe this failed -- imagine if France took over SA - we would never have had Leylands, Rovers, Minis or Triumphs -- let alone Bentleys or RR... and ONLY Peugeouts, Renaults and lots of Citroens. Currently a craze of people restoring DSe . So in the 20th Century we did have the French cars here in SA - but Citroen was imported by a private company initially -- Citroen is currently back in SA together with Peugeot - the PSA concoction scares me -- Ill in the meantime just enjoy my last original Citroen. Oh yeah, as a student I also had a GS and the X2 Le Mans version - fantastique cars. Now be a darling and go and get hold of a CX Series 1 with a divari steering - the Prestige - then u go and sit in the back and drink champagne -- imagine -- cigarette lighters everywhere, but no safetybelts in the rear... at least not in my model xx Hugs from sunny South Africa
I remember the taxi that took my family to the airport in 1982 was a Citroen CX estate. The nearest rival to the CX estate was the Peugeot 504 and 505 estate.
My friend's family were the original owners of this very car and have many happy memories of life with it. They were thrilled to discover it still existed via Facebook a few months ago :)
Could you tell us why your family decide on buying it please?
Wow, I'd love to be in touch with them if they have any old photos of it or anything :)
@@NotAnotherWhiteBox I've just contacted him. Watch this space :)
It's so heart-warming when a car's old owner finds it years later and sees it's still loved and going strong!
@@Howlingd0g I'm visiting said friend and his family at the weekend. I'm sure that our conversations will touch upon the CX at some point :)
Great review, Steph! I like your description of "gliding along the road like a swan on a pond" perfectly sums up how those old Citroens float along the roads.
One of the BEST cars EVER! I tried to get my Dad to buy a CX Gti Turbo saloon in the 1980s! He almost did! I would have been such a happy kid if he had!
One of the editors of Jalopnik wrote an article called "American Cars Just Aren't French Enough!" and I pointed out one of the things I liked about French cars was, how the rear axle is pushed further back in the chassis than most cars from other countries. The ID/DS and the CX rocked it!
The two of you together chatting - perfect podcast material. Absolutely cracked me up. Brilliant.
I'm amazed to find these came equipped with self-leveling suspension. Here in the states, you could only find that option in higher-end luxury cars. I love Citroen. Thanks for reviewing this! I love how they worked hard to make everything on the dash within the driver's reach. I think that's so important for that cockpit feel.
Steph, you're gorgeous. As a gay man and true petrol head, lover of classics cars, especially maligned brands and marques, owner of an MX5 now, two time metro, one time Citroen ZX, volvo 360, 440, vw 1303, passat, Vento, jetta, Alfa 147, 156 Fiat Bravo, Peugeot 605, 406, 306 and many others, your videos are lovely, your enthusiasm infectious (not the best use of language now, I know) and Cameron is great. I'd love to be your mate. Keep doing what you do, and keep the fabulous content coming. Stay safe X
You’re so right! It makes you want to be friends with them so much!!! 🤩
I love my CX even if the parts are hard to find and expensive. Not the easiest car to work on but it's all worth it when cruising along on the magic carpet ride.
Bought one brand new in 1989, it was a Family 8 seater. Wonderful thing but tractor engine. No problems but clutch operating arm broke off. A case of Gallic welding!
These always fascinated me. They were so much ahead of their time.
The only CX Safari I sat in was one at a car auction.
What immediately became apparent was the ergonomics, quite unlike anything I had known before. Feet fell right on the pedals, put your hands on the steering wheel and all controls were at your fingertips. Even when I went to get out I put my arm on the door armrest and my fingers fell right on the door handle. That’s design detail of the highest degree.
I’m so glad you ‘got it’ as well! It’s so hard to describe.
Engine and gearbox out to do the clutch.
"Roger" the superior design.
🤗i woke up this morning with a desperate desire for a new video like this. Thanks so much, for entertaining me in lockdown Germany.
Some big Corners Of Despair being a single wiper but no at least there is no Triangle Of Doom!
2 corners of doom tho!!
Looks good with the Alfa 164 wheels. Love CXs, especially Series 1 with the metal bumpers.
Loved the Intro haha ❤️
I’ve just started watching your reviews and can honestly say they are the best I’ve seen. Keep them coming!
10/10 for this old masterpiece, and 10/10 for the video too!
I've had 6 Citroen CX's (all at the same time at one point!) including 2 estates (Familiale Turbo Diesel 2 1988 and a Cog-Driven 2500D from 1979), such gorgeous cars and lovely to hear you enjoyed driving this one!
good review. car seemed smooth and quiet. Steph you are improving on your analysis, and i loved the bit in the bushes. that was hilarious! do that kind of quirky stuff more!
Thanks James! Cameron’s suggestions on the bushes front. I wanted to die filming it 😂
Brings back fond memories of my parents 1978 CX 20 in metallic blue.
I learnt to drive in it and on driving a " normal " car I realised how special the CX was.
I was whipping up the M1 one day when it made a big bang and started misfiring (in the outside lane)
Pulled over and had a look, it had blown a spark plug clean out the engine and put a big jump in the bonnet.
So I scratched my head and opened the boot,to my delight my dad (old skool,born in 1942,) was bought up in a time when breakdowns were a consequence of driving,so he carried an emergency kit, plyers,hammer,cable tie,1 spark plug and emergency fan belt😀
So I managed to get the plug in and made it home.
Very underrated car. Never driven one of these but this car has always been of interest to me. Stay blessed Steph. Oh this car had great suspension gave one of the best rides, so I heard.
Great video, Steph! I love the wackiness of an old Citroen and Cameron's car choices are fantastic!
In 1978 my father bought a CX 2400 Super Familalle C Matic. It was a superb 7 seater car. we have traveled to Europe several times, Wow that was 42 years ago. !!!
“He’s nearly 25 now, So he’s almost dead in gay years” 😂 Hilarious 😂
I am gay and 47. I think that in my life one year counts as two.
Bugger me....I’m 53 and bent....does that make me a collectable? 😂
@@angusnz7910 I'll collect you
I must give you a compliment, to your straightforward explanation of the CX Safari, or Familiale. I have looked for videos on YT for the CX, but this is the most admirable description that I have discovered. Many thanks for your research and investigation.
Wow, thank you Steph, great video and so nostalgic for me. I had a saloon version back in the late 80's. I loved that car it was such a comfortable and smooth ride way ahead of its time back in the day...
Hi Steph, great to see the CX get some love. Personally I think they were Citroen’s greatest achievement, especially when fitted with the Douvrin all alloy engine as that one was. Regarding the safety aspect, Citroen always espoused what they called ‘primary safety’ which involved avoiding an accident by means of superb handling and braking. They did try to consider ‘secondary safety’ by the early use of daft touch plastics, scalloping the dashboard in front of the passenger and by curving the door cards in such a way as to allow the body to slide against them without catching on any protruding components such as door handles and pulls, hence the unusual pistol grip door release you mentioned. As you may have gathered, I love CX’s. Cheers and stay safe love.
Another great vid there Steph thanks.
Enjoyed every year/mile in my Familiale. Taught all af my 4 children to drive.....and still on the same original clutch! It did get a new plate after 100k miles. Happy Days.
Anyone that doesn't appreciate a CX or GSA is not a car lover in my eyes. Excellent video.
Great review as usual Steph. My uncle had a new one of these new in 1977. KEEP SAFE and look after yourself.
You too Andrew! X
Luvverly Jubbly ....... Got married in 1970, our wedding car was a DS Safari :-) In the 80's we bought a CX2000 Safari 7 seater, had it a few years, kids got teased as their Mum took them to school in 'The GhostBuster' :-) ...... My missus managed to clout EVERY panel on the car before we got shot of it. Our 'main cars' have been Volvo's & Citroen's since.
i often wondered why these old Citroen's always had dented doors, bumpers etc etc lol !
I love this car so much. I practically grew up in these since my dad owned around 8 or 9 CX estates (all were Safaris but there was one Familiale). Congrats on the video about such a wonderful car
Thanks lovely xxx
Really enjoyed this video Steph ,these cars are amazing , with the magic carpet ride,we’re ahead of their time when new.
This is a truly brilliant car. You have done great job here showing the complete oddness and futurism. More Citroens please (when we can all drive again!)
"Almost dead in gay years"
Oof. Steph is a savage.
It’s a joke between us all. As a fat ginger woman over 30, I don’t think I’ve stirred a loin since 2005 😂
@@idriveaclassic I think you're a honey
@@idriveaclassic any lady that loves old cars is cool to me .....youre a darl !
@@idriveaclassic don't sell yourself short hun. you are well put together, classy and quite lovely!
@@idriveaclassic Steph, you are my star! Xx
My folks got a silver one of these in '76, I remember we use to go out in it for the day to the lakes, it was the perfect family car. Now it does not just seem ahead of its time but from a different world, the first ones also seemed to be swisher inside with things like recessed polished metal interior door triggers, guess the later models were cheapened because of the Peugeot takeover, like Fulvias were when Fiat took over Lancia. Great to see this car still on the road and being appreciated, thank you and all take care and keep safe.
Citroen Xantia 3.0 V6. My favourite car I ever owned, a real wolf in sheep's clothing....
My elder brother owned garages and prepared cars for film stunt work, got involved with the Citroen GS TV adds where the front wheel punctured and the cars was able to drive on in safety. Citroen sold him a CX Safari in deep red at a very attractive price. The car was used as a camera car in many films as the suspension made for great ride. It was also great for towing car trailer and the suspension made loading easy by putting it in high mode, the tail of the trailer then nearly touched the ground. I got involved between construction projects and one was prepping the CV's for the Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, two had GS engines fitted and could burn a Triumph TR7 away from the lights which discussed the owner.
I used the Safari to tow an Ex AA recovery trailer to Cupar in Scotland to meet a circus for a Land Rover add, The idea was for the New Land Rover Defender V8 to be photographed towing the trailer with an elephant wear scuba gear!!!!! Well the Defender did not turn up, so the Safari took it's place and was photo shopped out later.
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Great video Steph I love Citroen cars they are so different from your run of the mill and it’s great to see you back stay safe .
Great review Stephanie, as always...
I love this CX estate, I remember doing some trips from Porto to the Douro valley in one just like that but with 2 rows of back seats, full with kids and the car always smelled horribly inside because during the trip, as it would be through quite twisty roads, a lot of us kids would become nauseated and start to vomit, sometimes before the car would stop... except from that I remember it was very advanced for the time and extremely confortable!
if i survive the apocalypse i want to import one of these to here in NYC
We will survive. Keep doing the best you can and looking after those around you ❤️
A few CX saloons made it to the United States in the mid-late 1980s. They were marketed under the name CX Automotive (better for not running afoul of PSA who were still selling Peugeots), and there were agencies in several large cities. There was an agency outside Atlanta with multiple units in stock. A few federalised cars may still remain in the United States.
You will survive! And mine is up for sale! Same engine, body no rust, everthing works. Yet, white with blue interior and LHD!
@@emjayay This is true. I keep forgetting that 1986 isn't 10 years ago...
This channel has a most interesting selection of reviews!
I came here from HubNut. In the 80's I had a business in rural South Australia. One of my suppliers was a family business in rural NSW. The husband ran the factory, and the wife was a representative. She drove a CX 2400 Saloon (I think it was a Pallas) everywhere. On her trip to see me as well as other customers she would cover around 3500 km. There was plenty of room for her samples and suitcase, and, of course, it was always level. The CX made quite an impression in small country towns. I don't think anybody had seen one!
In these bad times, you made me smile whilst isolated.Love your style.Stay safe. 👍 👍
My favorite of your videos so far! Many thanks to you and Cameron for a bright day of sunshine in this gloomy time. All the great, informative content we've come to expect plus the added bonus of stalking your prey and Cameron's marvelous stories. The Citroen lurking in the garage and plotting against him was hilarious. And take it from someone who is a classic himself, you two still have plenty of shelf life before your sell-by date. Stay well. Big hugs to all from Big D (little A-double L-A-S).
I have the 1985 Series 2 CX25 RD and a 2003 Citroën C5.
XM and DS is the only big cars that I'm mising out on so far.
I also have a few things from BX and GS/GSA including dash cluster and so on.
And your 10/10 doesn't cover the fact that
1. Puncture in the front wheels does not affect the steering, car will still go straight without you having to fight the force
2. It can drive on 3 wheels, left rear taken off, it can still be moved out of harms way, same goes for right side rear.
3. You covered the steering already
4. Being front heavy, it can traverse steep bumps while dipping the nose down, rear will come up on one side if you clip it on the other side in the front.
5. You can be lazy, changing the wheels enables you to take whatever support you can find along the roadside to keep the car lifted, put it under, put hydraulics on lowest setting and rejoice to the magic of wheels that lift itself off the ground.
And as I said, I have two Citroën with hydraulics :)
Just love the thought and design flair that went into the early Citroens. You just don't see that individuality in cars today. Great review Steph. Thank you and stay safe.
You look comfortable driving it like it has a "just right" feel.
It was gorgeous!
Excellent video Steph, dont forget to come and test drive my 1957 2cv when you can
Thank you for showing us this amazing piece of machinery. :)
What a wonderfully bonkers and odd looking car. I absolutely love these, anything quirky gets my vote! This is a great video Steph. Hope you are keeping safe! Big hugs
Hope you’re keeping safe too love x
i have a CX GTi turbo and i have to say they are bonkers to drive but in a good just different way.......well ahead of the time !
totally obsess as a kid with the CX .... iconic and the comfort !
The interior looks comfortable. The many uniquely French quirks and,features ad to the joy of every day driving. Enjoyed the review. Thanks Steph! ☺
thank you for the great Vid Steph very enjoyable
Thanks!
BBC used these as camera cars for their horse racing coverage - as they did with the DS Safari.
Did you see that on the Bigcar channel?
Yes, but knew it beforehand. Seen both of them at race meetings moons ago.
Love your videos, very interesting and love these old Citroen’s! Love how you present your videos, very good!
Steph thank you for taking us “on safari” with you. A very welcome distraction . Be well and thanks again!
An awesome host, a Citroën and a Hubnut reference? Well, you just gained a subscriber :)
Vintage French dashboards ...... Space 1999 😁😁
Another great review - Thank you Steph. Citroens in general are like most cars - You either love them or hate them. A lot of people are scared off by the unique suspension and designs which were years in advance of the others. If properly maintained, Citroens are as good if not better than any of the others from that period. I have owned 2 GS Clubs and I loved them. Again, thanks again for a very informative review.
Another great and informative video Steph, thank you.
I wouldn´t worry for the safety of the CX - someone I know was involved in an accident in one and walked away almost without any injuries at all, just a few minor cuts from broken glas. Her mother, who was driving, crashed into the back a stationary lorry...
Good to see you again steph , another fine video of an unusual but cool car ! X😊
Another great review Steph! What a ridiculously strange car, love it!
Really nice video, love the Sad Flaps story!
Wow! One of my favourite cars. Love it.
Loved your review - Thanks :)
Very nice review. I like your style, upbeat engaging informative chat without too much unnecessary detail. Thanks. Subscribed
Who remembers the bonkers CX Safari advert with Grace Jones from the mid-80s? It’s hilarious
I need to watch it 😂
@@idriveaclassic ua-cam.com/video/Z0XLzIswI2s/v-deo.html
Cx GTi Turbo actually ....about halfway thru the link below to her music vid
This one is better - ua-cam.com/video/ZrokxRZkbqU/v-deo.html
Although not quite the same thing, watching this reminded me of taking a big boxy late 80s Peugeot 405 diesel estate for a drive around the country. Was a lovely big comfy drive, the thing was built like a bus and you felt like you owned the road and nothing can touch you. It ran on vegetable oil too, so left all the passers by really fancying some chippy chips!
Thanks Steph, another great car review. Being a 1971 Citroen D driver I approve 😎.
Ooohhh if you’re UK based let’s get a review booked!
idriveaclassic New Zealand based unfortunately otherwise you would be most welcome 😊. Hubnut had a short drive in my 2CV when he was here and it was great to meet him in person 😎 .
Maybe a visit to NZ is something you could plan for the future when the pandemic has cleared 😉👍🏻.
@@idriveaclassic go and visit Graham Morton Vehicles in Holmfirth......he always has a couple of D's in .....i restored mine there but sadly sold it .
after this Pandemic has cleared i'm sure he'd oblige, he's a top guy and his colleague Andy....also his garage is full of other stuff and memorabilia mainly French, he has a 1930 Citroen truck there....its like a museum ...check it out hun !
In the 80's a friend of mine let me briefly drive his dads CX. It was like a space ship and I wanted one ever since, but never happened.😥
We’ve still got time ❤️
This is a huge car
Oooooh a CX Estate. These have always been a car on my list of cars to seek to buy at some point. Lovely lovely car. Great video Steph! Love all of Cameron's cars. Has he got anything that we haven't seen yet?
Such a cool car.
Also love the DS.
What a great video to wake up to Steph! Citroen have always been my favourite carmakers, and the CX is my favourite ever car. My favourite Matchbox car was a blue CX Estate! I love the looks, the spaceage, quirky interior. Beautiful car.
Good to see the lovely Cameron as well obvs. If hes dead in gay years I must be a fossil! 🤣
Nice video Steph! In fact, CX was assambled in Chile at the end of 1970s and at the begin of 1980s in Citroen factory located in Arica.
Love your videos sis! Another hit with a beautiful classic auto!
made me laugh steph about being a hubnut fan and the wiper test :)
Beautiful cars back in the day, these safaris were very popular with some of the top speedway riders in the 80s, they would take out the front wheel and drop the handlebars and the whole bike would be pushed backwards into the car.
Hi, the name Citroen gave to the console commands (lights, horn, wipers) placed on that ergonomic way was...satellites. The satellites near the steering wheel where all commands were placed. That car needs lot of love and attention, specially on the interior (that middle console with the radio is ruined) the seats need new upholstery, and of course the painting as well (color is sable métallisé ). The motor seems to run very well. I’m love Citroens and I have a DS. Kisses from Portugal, and very nice review by the way 😉
I've always loved the shape of the Citroen. When I was a child in the sixties, seventies and eghties, they were something special. The aerodynamics, the hydraulic suspension, etc, etc, etc, so futuristic through 'the eyes of a child.' However, even now, 50 odd years later, they still look like no other car on the road!
Wicked car love.. what a nice lady , good luck girl ..all the best with the channel..stay safe
I love the CX break so much style, perfect shape.
Another good one. Keep good, keep safe yourself.
I just LOVE your videos! Well done!
Aww thanks Eric!
@@idriveaclassic you are most welcome! I am a massive Citroen CX fan. Here in South Africa we only got the CX Prestige. It was beautiful. Only sat in 1 once. Before My brother emigrated to Whales, he exported South African built DSs to the UK.
What a lovely video! I need a CX series I in my life again...
Love big Citroens! Amazingly unique style and quirky features, especially the suspension. Almost bought a late 60's DS sedan but dad said 'no', so never did get my hands on one 😔. Another great video, thanks!
It's not too late ....
Lovely. One of the last Citroen to be imported into the USA. The owner is not bad looking either 😉
i loved these cars as a teen......they were huge...remember the engine sound too - had a little whistle to it in background.
Long time ago two of my friends had these cars and said they had the smoothest ride of any car a great look at the weird dashboard thanks Steph
Such a nice comfortable car to drive not like a crappy skateboard BMW ride had mine for years did 50,000 miles no troubles,easy to work on as well .
Loving your videos. The CX was the last true Citröen which is sad as the quirky yet advanced engineering was something to behold. Interesting to note that the design of the saloon was originally a concept by Pininfarina built on an Austin 1800 chassis in 1967. They also produced a concept based on the Austin 1100 which was effectively the GS.
The smoothest of rides... I remember seeing one completely filled up with bricks and paving slabs! They were used as ambulances in France. Unfortunately, you're the last one to know if your car's got a puncture! By the time you find out, there's no tyre left!
Power steering became standard in 1978. The non-power stering versions aren't very bad to steer but they are quite heavy too.
Another good vid , I would like to see filming from the road side ,I am interested to see and hear the car on the move from outside as well as from the driving position .
Thanks for another great video! Love the CX!
Citroën started with crash safety long before most of the others. There are stuff on UA-cam too look after. And a friend of mine crashed head on with a much newer E-class Merc. My friend broke one arm, the driver of the Merc spent three month in hospital. I can luckily only tell of my own experience that it's very hard to actually crash a Citroën. I have "tried", but the handling is so good they never ever need any electronic stuff to keep them under control. For an old Citroën to act as a "normal" car, it has to be severely damaged or broken. So never worry when driving a CX. It will look after you.
OMG this car, or should I say SHIP, is awesone!!
Love it!.
yes .....like a floating space styled ship on water !!
Always had a soft spot for the Cx, driven quite a few with working for Citroën in the past, here and abroad, I even owned a Mk2 Cx 2.5 gti auto saloon about 10 years ago, my advice for the owner is to maintain the hydraulic system throughout and corrosion is a problem as well so look after the subframe and vulnerable areas like the bulkhead, sills and rear inner wheel arches, the engine (Renault) and gearbox (Citroën) are usually reliable but of course that’s all down to a good service history ! Happy wafting along mate !! P.S The self centring steering is called “Diravi” 😎
Awesome review - I have a 1982 Series 1 CX Prestige down here in South Africa - an ex colony of Britain. In the 1781s the French made a half-hearted attempt at colonizing South Africa by trying to drive out the Brits in the Cape -- due to events in Europe this failed -- imagine if France took over SA - we would never have had Leylands, Rovers, Minis or Triumphs -- let alone Bentleys or RR... and ONLY Peugeouts, Renaults and lots of Citroens. Currently a craze of people restoring DSe .
So in the 20th Century we did have the French cars here in SA - but Citroen was imported by a private company initially -- Citroen is currently back in SA together with Peugeot - the PSA concoction scares me -- Ill in the meantime just enjoy my last original Citroen. Oh yeah, as a student I also had a GS and the X2 Le Mans version - fantastique cars. Now be a darling and go and get hold of a CX Series 1 with a divari steering - the Prestige - then u go and sit in the back and drink champagne -- imagine -- cigarette lighters everywhere, but no safetybelts in the rear... at least not in my model xx Hugs from sunny South Africa
I remember the taxi that took my family to the airport in 1982 was a Citroen CX estate. The nearest rival to the CX estate was the Peugeot 504 and 505 estate.
Great video great to take my mind off the current situation stay safe
Well I’ve only got enough recorded to do one video a week but I really hope it cheers you guys up amidst this crazy situ x