This Citroën CX break red FIREFIGHTERS by Vérem perfectly embodies the era of French emergency vehicles from the 70s-80s. This authentic miniature faithfully reproduces one of the iconic models used by emergency services, reflecting a time when the CX dominated official French fleets.
Reference 199 from the Vérem brand, this miniature stands out for its remarkable functional details, including an opening trunk revealing a removable stretcher, an essential feature of emergency vehicles of the time.
Miniature Features
- Model: Citroën CX break FIREFIGHTERS
- Brand: Citroën
- Year: 1975-1991
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Firefighters red
- Protective case included: Yes
The Citroën CX Model: French Technological Revolution
Launched in 1974, the Citroën CX succeeded the legendary DS and marked a new milestone in French automotive innovation. Its futuristic design by Robert Opron and its aerodynamic lines immediately earned it the title of "Car of the Year 1975". The break version, marketed from 1975, met the specific needs of professionals and public services.
The revolutionary technical characteristics of the CX, including its hydropneumatic suspension and DIRAVI power steering, quickly made it the preferred choice of French administrations. Its exceptional loading capacity and remarkable road holding particularly appealed to rescue services, which massively adopted this model for their interventions.
With over 1.2 million units produced, the CX stands as a symbol of French excellence in the automotive industry, exported worldwide and praised for its avant-garde technical innovations.
Citroën in the 70s: the Golden Age of Innovation
During the creation of the CX, Citroën went through a period of intense technological creativity under André Citroën and then his successors. The brand with the chevrons, bolstered by the success of the DS and the 2CV, continued its daring innovation policy that has characterized its DNA since the 1920s.
This era marked the pinnacle of Citroën hydropneumatic technology, refined since the 50s. The CX represents the culmination of decades of research into comfort and road behavior, positioning Citroën as the most innovative manufacturer of its time. The Citroën miniature cars bear witness to this exceptional technological richness.
In Service of the French Nation
The red Citroën CX break of firefighters evokes a heroic era when these vehicles traveled across France to aid the population. Massively adopted by fire and rescue services in the 80s, the CX break distinguished itself by its capacity to efficiently carry medical equipment and stretchers thanks to its vast loading space.
These vehicles participated in all major interventions of the time, from road accidents to natural disasters. Their characteristic red livery and blue flashing lights marked the French collective imagination. The hydropneumatic suspension allowed optimal transport of the injured, ensuring unmatched comfort during medical evacuations.
Symbol of dedication and efficiency, these red CX breaks accompanied the daily lives of French firefighters until their gradual replacement in the 90s. They today embody an era when the French automotive industry proudly equipped its own public services, showcasing a globally recognized expertise.
Complete Your Public Service Miniature Collection
This Citroën CX break FIREFIGHTERS Vérem occupies a central place in the world of French emergency vehicle miniatures. It fits perfectly alongside other models of firefighter miniature cars and harmoniously completes a collection dedicated to public service vehicles.
Collectors passionate about French cars will find an authentic testimony to the glorious era of Citroën. This miniature naturally dialogues with other models from the 1970s and 1980s range, reconstituting the automotive atmosphere of those significant decades.
Aimed at demanding collectors and enthusiasts of French automotive history, this CX break FIREFIGHTERS also appeals to nostalgics of traditional emergency vehicles. Its Vérem finish guarantees faithful reproduction quality, making this miniature a precious witness to the automotive heritage and French public services.
