Citroën ID black estate "Gendarmerie" Tour de France 1964
Scale: 1/43rd
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This striking black Citroën ID Break "Gendarmerie" recalls one of the most iconic chapters of the 1964 Tour de France cycling race. Produced at 1/43 scale with remarkable attention to detail, this miniature perfectly captures the spirit of public service and the French automotive elegance of the 1960s.
A true collector's piece, it will appeal to Citroën enthusiasts and to fans of Tour de France history alike, evoking a time when the gendarmerie escorted the Grande Boucle with style and efficiency.
Launched in 1958, the Citroën ID was a more affordable version of the revolutionary DS, while retaining its main technical innovations. The ID Break, introduced in 1960, met the growing needs of French families looking for space and practicality. With its rear tailgate and generous load capacity, it redefined the family car concept.
The hydropneumatic suspension, the hallmark of the range, delivered exceptional ride comfort that was especially appreciated on long journeys. Combined with power steering and front disc brakes, this forward-thinking technology placed the ID at the forefront of European automotive innovation.
Commercial success was immediate, particularly with government agencies that valued its robustness and versatility. The French gendarmerie quickly adopted this model for escort and road-safety duties, becoming especially visible during major sporting events such as the Tour de France.
By 1964, Citroën was already a century-old marque driven by a spirit of innovation. Since André Citroën founded the company in 1919, the double-chevron brand had established itself as a pioneer of mass motoring, with groundbreaking models such as the Traction Avant in the 1930s.
1955 marked a decisive turning point with the launch of the DS, a true automotive UFO that placed Citroën at the global forefront of innovation. The ID, launched three years later, brought this technology to a wider audience while keeping the brand's revolutionary DNA. This strategy allowed Citroën to reach a broader public while maintaining its image as a visionary manufacturer.
The French company excelled in developing comfort and safety technologies, positioning its vehicles as benchmarks of technical innovation and avant-garde design.
The 1964 Tour de France will go down in history as the edition of Jacques Anquetil's first victory as an undisputed leader. That year, gendarmerie vehicles, and the ID Breaks in particular, played a crucial role in securing the race. These elegant black saloons accompanied the peloton along French roads, symbols of republican order and French automotive modernity.
Gendarmes at the wheel of their ID Breaks were tasked with clearing the way, regulating traffic and ensuring the riders' safety. Their reassuring presence and imposing bearing left a lasting impression on spectators lining the roadside. These vehicles thus became integral players in the legend of the Tour.
1964 also saw the rise of television, which for the first time allowed viewers to follow the stages live. Viewers watched these majestic black Citroëns glide gracefully along mountain roads, embodying the perfect blend of republican tradition and technological modernity.
This collaboration between Citroën and the police forces during the Tour de France symbolised France's entry into the Trente Glorieuses, the postwar boom years when the car became accessible to the many and profoundly transformed French society.
This Citroën ID Break Gendarmerie fits naturally into a collection of Tour de France vehicles or Citroën miniatures. It pairs perfectly with other police and gendarmerie vehicles, forming a cohesive set representing the French law-enforcement forces of the 1960s.
Collectors passionate about French cars will especially appreciate this piece, which ideally complements a series devoted to classic vehicles from 1950 to 1979. Its 1/43 scale, the reference standard, makes it easy to integrate into any existing collection.
This miniature appeals to a broad audience: fans of historic Tour de France, admirers of Citroën's innovation, and collectors of model estate cars. It is also an excellent entry point into the world of 1/43 scale miniatures, the gold standard for faithful and detailed automotive replicas.
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The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
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