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1947 Citroën 11 CV
Registration Number: EU registered Chassis Number: 462018
Citroen Automobiles was founded in 1919 and had a reputation of being at the forefront of automobile development. The Type A Citroën was their initial offering and its production was based on the same assembly line process that Henry Ford had implemented in the United States. It was one of the first cars to be delivered with bodywork, electric starter, and electric lights as opposed to the conventional process where the consumer purchased a chassis and drive train then found
a carriage manufacture to build a body to suit. On March 3rd of 1934, Citroen introduced the B or Type 7 model, which was once again on the leading edge of innovation. The Type 7 ‘Traction Avant’, which means ‘front wheel drive’, was a sensation. It featured a uni-body design with the four cylinder 1900cc in-line engine and drive train attached as a module to the front of the body assembly, independently sprung front wheels, torsion bar suspension, hydraulic
brakes and rubber motor mounts for the engine to reduce vibration. When this car was designed wind tunnels had just become available and the Citroën engineers utilized this technology, which resulted in the elimination of external running boards and a sloped windshield. Citroën changed the designation from Type 7 to 11CV shortly after its introduction but most people simply referred to the car as ‘Tractions’. By 1936 the cars all had boots accessible from the
rear and a high-tech rack-and-pinion steering had been added. Road handling and power application were described as “Outstanding” by consumers. During WWII, the Tractions were a favourite of the French Résistance because of their agility and road holding. Many cars were also commandeered by the Luftwaffe and used as staff cars. After the war, the factory was rebuilt, and production of the automobile resumed. Although never officially imported into the USA by the
Citroën factory, a large number of them can be found in this country.
This wonderful classic French limousine, reminiscent of so many French movies as the gangsters preferred mode of transport, is beautifully finished in light grey over black and has been extensively restored some years ago to a high standard. In 2007 the engine was overhauled, as were the brakes and a new clutch was also fitted. Having had only six known owners to date, this car is now in excellent and useable condition with TÜV until July 2010 and complete with German historic
plates. An elegant motorcar and a most successful model which is nowadays much sought after and still very chic, certainly something for the connoisseur.
Diese klassische französische Limousine die an so viele Kinofilme erinnert, war sie doch das bevorzugte Transportmittel der Bösewichte, ist wundervoll präsentiert in hellgrau über schwarzer Lackierung. Der Wagen wurde vor einigen Jahren umfangreich zu hohem Standard restauriert und 2007 wurden Motor und Bremsanlage überholt und eine neue Kupplung verbaut. Mit nur 6 namentlich bekannten Besitzern in 61 Jahren befindet sich der Wagen heute in excellentem
und einsatzbereitem Zustand mit TÜV bis Juli 2010 und deutschen H - Kennzeichen. Ein elegantes Fahrzeug, heute sehr gesucht, mit dem französchen Chic für den Kenner, zudem günstig angeboten und für diesen
Preis nicht mehr zu restaurieren !
Estimate : €14,000 - €18,000
