CITROËN BIJOU

Sold/number built 1959-’64/211

Construction rectangular-tube chassis, welded floor; glassfibre body Engine all-alloy, ohv 425cc flat-twin, with single Solex carb

Max power 12bhp @ 4000rpm

Max torque 17lb ft @ 2500rpm

Transmission three-speed manual with overdrive, FWD

Suspension independent, at front by single leading arms rear single trailing arms; underfloor coil springs f/r Steering rack and pinion

Brakes drums Length 12ft 11in (3937mm) Width 5ft 1in (1549mm)

Height 4ft 10in (1473mm)

Wheelbase 7ft 91/2in (2375mm)

Weight 1330lb (603kg)

0-40mph 31.3 secs

Top speed 50mph Mpg 49

Price new £493 Now £8-20,000