The largest privately-owned classic car collection ever to be auctioned in the southern hemisphere is here.
Gosford Classic Cars was born out of a passion for the artistry of automobiles and has showcased hundreds of pristine vehicles over many years, sourced from Australia, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Lloyds are honoured to be auctioning this prestigious collection that will have over 150 vehicles go under the hammer at Gosford Classic Car Museum’s enormous facilities on the 7th April 2019.
See more information here - https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionDetails.aspx?aid=11578
•Matching numbers •Oltcit Club 11RL series •Rare unrestored, original example •Air cooled flat 4 cylinder 1.2L Engine •4-seater hatch
This matching numbers Oltcit Club 11RL was one of the most desirable cars to leave the production line in Romania. Presenting in an unrestored and original condition, this example is a must-have for any European classic car collector.
The Oltcit Club 11R saw production between 1981- 1989. These ‘supermini’ hatchbacks were designed as small city cars both economic and affordable. Its successful release saw this vehicle sold throughout Western Europe, Canada and other markets but badged as the ‘Citroen Axel’.
This 4-seater hatch presents in excellent overall being finished in a lavish ‘Lavender’ Grey. Showing minimal cosmetic wear and resting on stock rims, this preserved examples has been cared for over the years and a real find.
Its interior design gives a basic excellence to the vehicle and has kept well for its age and features a plastic grey dash facier displaying full instrumentation to include the radio and dials.
The air cooled flat 4 cylinder 1.2L Citroen engine is powered through by its 4-speed manual transmission. With a noted top speed of 150kmph, this model offered an impressive 8.1L/100km upon its release. Its unique engine design featured a ‘Boxer’ opposite placed cylinder setup.
Oltcit vehicles were completely developed by the French up until mid-1985 before various French components were replaces with Romanian ones. While the French engines were known for their problems, sales completely overturned once fitment of Romanian engines were used. The Club 11 was produced in an 11R, 11RL, 11RM or an 11RT with the only major difference being the fitment of spoilers, safety belts and other equipment, only fitted to distinguish them.
