Group    From 1919 

Citroën

Categories: Transport

Countries: France

French motor company founded by André Citroën. The company commenced manufacture in Britain at the Slough Trading Estate in 1926 and continued building cars until 1965 when the operation became dedicated to sales and marketing.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Citroën

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Citroën House

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