1980 | Citroën CX Prestige injection

Citroen CX “Prestige”

In 1977, the “Prestige” was the first CX to feature intake manifold injection, resulting in a total output of 128 hp and a top speed of 190 km/h.

The CX Prestige was more than just an upper-middle-class car—it was a promise of composure and reliability. At a time when many cars were vying for attention, it won hearts not through loudness or ostentation, but through its quiet grandeur.

Its ride comfort was legendary: road bumps were transformed into barely perceptible waves beneath it, making every journey a smooth ride. Anyone who took a seat in the CX Prestige felt not simply chauffeured, but carried – almost floating.

But it wasn't just the elegance of its comfort that made it popular. It was also its reliable nature, that rare blend of French sophistication and down-to-earth durability. The CX Prestige offered safety in everyday life and dignity on long journeys – and that's exactly what made it such a valued companion.

On March 27, 1980, the journey of this Citroën CX Prestige began – not as an ordinary car, but as a representative vehicle, the chauffeur car of the mayor of Strasbourg. It served with dignity and composure in everyday official life before being passed on to the careful hands of a collector after being taken out of service. Finally, on June 20, 2010, it found its way to its current owner, who has preserved it with care and taken it for regular servicing to this day.

Its odometer shows 17,015 kilometers – a figure that sounds almost too good to be true at first glance, but seems plausible given its history and the excellent condition of its interior. Every glance inside confirms that this car was not driven recklessly, but with respect. Nevertheless, the meticulously kept logbook shows that the 5-digit speedometer has been reset once, meaning that the car has covered 117,015 kilometers.

The technology is everything you would expect from a prestige car: the C-Matic semi-automatic transmission shifts smoothly, the 2.4i engine purrs contentedly like a cat, is technically sound and reliable, but sweats a little oil. This slight sweating is not unusual in vehicles of this age and is more a sign of authentic patina than a real defect. This does not impair its function in any way – on the contrary: the car runs cleanly, the engine works smoothly, and the entire drive system gives an honest, well-maintained impression.

The steering and brakes work precisely and inspire confidence. The exterior also speaks of originality – with an average paint thickness of 120 micrometers, it is almost in its original paint, with only a beer mat-sized spot on the right fender betraying a minor incident on the Côte d'Azur. There, a gentle scratch left a mark that was carefully repaired – today it is almost like a small scar with a history.

Technically flawless: there is no rust anywhere, the central locking system works reliably, as the small green indicator light in the interior proudly confirms. And in the rear, what makes the Prestige unique opens up – a spacious, light-flooded room, created for long journeys in perfect tranquility.

A car that proves that true greatness lies not in pomp, but in the confidence it inspires – day after day, mile after mile.

So here it stands today, with MOT until spring 2027: a contemporary automotive witness that not only tells stories, but is ready to write new ones – yours!