1981 Citroën CX (Athena, green, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Citroën
Model: CX
Variant: Athena
Year: 1981
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Green
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1981 Citroën CX Athena in green from the 1980s.

The 1981 Citroën CX Athena in green is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

A supermarket or shopping-street scene needs attention to the signs behind the car, since modern lettering can stand out even when the vehicle choice is appropriate. A quiet suburban road can support a personal exchange beside a car, with the wider neighbourhood supplying the period context instead of a conspicuous arrival. A locked-off eighties exterior still requires background attention, because passing present-day cars can enter a view that looked suitable when the location was first photographed.

Possible roles in a production

The pace of a period entrance can come from the exchange between passengers, rather than treating the older vehicle as a reason for exaggerated movement. A classic used in a commercial can be discussed through the visual references for the shoot, without assigning it unsupported history or screen credits. Continuity photographs are useful when a classic is seen across several angles, particularly where doors, luggage and performers change position between takes.

About this listing

A 1981 Citroën CX Athena in green is listed here, with Classic as its catalogue category. You can find 2 Citroën CXs through the model selection. Browsing by year shows model listings from 1981 through to 1986. For a different colour, the model listings also show black. Looking by make gives 51 Citroën vehicles; choosing the decade instead opens 379 cars from the 1980s.

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Can I hire this 1981 Citroën CX in green for filming?

For a filming enquiry, name the Citroën CX and describe the shot alongside your dates and location; we will check availability rather than assume a booking.

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What if this Citroën CX isn't available?

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