Q712 - solved - Deslandes Avrilly

Quiller · August 17, 2010, 05:37:25 PM

What's the make and model name of this car?

diecastaussie · August 18, 2010, 08:14:25 AM

I think that it is a Citroen CX but it has been modified into a 2 door notchback coupe possibly by Henri Chapron.

Quiller · August 18, 2010, 10:37:31 AM

Yes, it's a CX

but the modified coachwork is not Chapron ...

Quiller · September 06, 2010, 07:13:02 PM

Cxperts ...

franck.kegelart · September 07, 2010, 02:44:51 AM

It is the Avrily by Deslandes, a coupe-conversion of the CX ; they took the roof from a Citroën LN... I think only one was made. Deslandes is a french coachbuilder, more famous for his ragtop conversions of the CX...

Quiller · September 07, 2010, 03:48:57 PM

Correct! (although the name I have is Avrilly with two 'l's)
I never knew that was an LN roof...

barrett · September 07, 2010, 04:13:59 PM

Quote from: Quiller on September 07, 2010, 03:48:57 PM
I never knew that was an LN roof...

Seems so obvious now you know though, doesn't it?
I think I prefer his DHC CXs, this one just doesn't look 'right'

Djetset · September 07, 2010, 04:21:42 PM

The Citroen part bins was fully raided by Deslandes as Visa II rear lamps were used as well as the LN roof.

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Q712 - solved - Deslandes Avrilly