Citroën Traction Avant 11 Commerciale
(1937 - 1955)
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At the end of 1938, the six-cylinder engine finally gave the Traction Avant the engine power to match its outstanding chassis. Although hardly changed externally, the technology was constantly developed further, so that even in the mid-fifties one of the most old-fashioned cars still had one of the most advanced wheel suspensions. This article is dedicated to the last Citroën saloon with a six-cylinder engine until the appearance of the XM.
The Citroën Traction Avant was called the "gangster limousine" because its excellent driving characteristics for the time made it an ideal getaway vehicle, and to this day black Citroëns of the 7/11/15 CV series are often shown in movies and commercials when bad guys have to flee from the good police. This article shows a Citroën 11 Traction Avant "gangster limousine" staged in style, a feast for the eyes!
The Citroën Traction Avant was nicknamed the "gangster limousine" because its excellent driving characteristics for the time made it the ideal getaway vehicle, and to this day black Citroëns from the 7/11/15 CV series are often shown in movies and commercials when bad guys have to flee from the good police. Almost 760,000 of the Traction Avant were built for 23 years and these vehicles continue to delight their owners and the roadside public to this day. This report goes into the history of this revolutionary vehicle, shows many historical and current photographs, eight original sales brochures and even gives an impression of the background noise.
The Citroën DS became a car of the century, which soon had a large clientele behind it and which can still count on a large number of loyal and enthusiastic owners today. The car was and is something unique and is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Let's take a look back at the design and technology and follow its complex development.
Auctioned vehicles of Citroën Traction Avant 11 Commerciale
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 BL 1952 Sold Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) |
Traction Avant 11 BL | 1952 | Sold | Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 B 1954 Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collection (March 20, 2016) |
Traction Avant 11 B | 1954 | Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collection (March 20, 2016) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 B 1953 Sold Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 6, 2016) |
Traction Avant 11 B | 1953 | Sold | Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 6, 2016) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 BL 1952 Not Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collections Automobilia (June 14, 2015) |
Traction Avant 11 BL | 1952 | Not Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collections Automobilia (June 14, 2015) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 BL 1948 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (May 20, 2016) |
Traction Avant 11 BL | 1948 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (May 20, 2016) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 B 1955 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) |
Traction Avant 11 B | 1955 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 BL lhd 1951 Sold Artcurial Motorcars Monaco Sale 2013 (July 22, 2013) |
Traction Avant 11 BL lhd | 1951 | Sold | Artcurial Motorcars Monaco Sale 2013 (July 22, 2013) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 BL lhd 1939 Sold Artcurial Motorcars Monaco Sale 2013 (July 22, 2013) |
Traction Avant 11 BL lhd | 1939 | Sold | Artcurial Motorcars Monaco Sale 2013 (July 22, 2013) | |
| Citroën Traction Avant 11 1953 Sold Leclerce The Citroën Reserve Auction (December 10, 2017) |
Traction Avant 11 | 1953 | Sold | Leclerce The Citroën Reserve Auction (December 10, 2017) | |
| Citroen Traction Avant 11 BN 1939 Not Sold Historics at Brooklands Surrey (March 12, 2016) |
Traction Avant 11 BN | 1939 | Not Sold | Historics at Brooklands Surrey (March 12, 2016) |
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