1947 Citroen Traction Avant "Light 15"
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***Photos provided by the seller***
Highlights
- Flamboyant French styling
- Nicely retrimmed interior
- Bodywork in great condition
The Appeal
There are few cars as instantly recognisable a Traction Avant, with its sweeping wings, and rakish styling. The car looks at once menacing and dashing, in a way that you can’t fail to find alluring.
This particular Citroën was manufactured in Slough and now resides in South Africa, where the dry climate has been kind to it over the years. It looks clean and tidy throughout, with an excellent retrimmed red interior. And we particularly like the dashboard-mounted gear lever.
It’s sure to attract all sorts of attention wherever it goes and will be the envy of other road users, so don’t hesitate to make the Traction the next addition to your garage.
The History and Paperwork
- The car reportedly comes with the relevant South African paperwork
- Some parts are said to date to as early as 1937, while other are believed to be postwar
- Believed to have been produced in Citroën’s factory in Slough, Berkshire
- Some restoration work has been carried out already
The Interior
- Excellent retrimmed interior
- The seat covers are in very good condition, and show little sign of use
- The upholstery is clean and tidy throughout
- Matching door cards in similarly good shape
- Headlining clean and secure throughout
- Carpets very clean and tidy
- Beautiful solid wooden dashboard with large, central gauge
- Later ‘Brooklands’ steering wheel
- The windscreen can be opened for ventilation
- Dashboard-mounted gear lever, allows extra floor space
- Spacious boot to the rear
The Exterior
- Swooping Citroën styling, with flamboyant wings and a rakish line
- Four-light body
- The paintwork is generally good, but could be improved in a few places
- There is a little pitting to the chrome plating in places, but the trim all looks to be present
- Distinctive large bonnet vents
- The underside appears to be clean and tidy
- Desirable small bootlid
- Distinctive Michelin Pilote wheels and colour-matched hubcaps
- The tyres are showing their age
- The shut-lines all look good and the body panels appear to be in good condition
The Mechanics
- 1,911cc, four-cylinder engine
- The engine is said to run well and the engine bay looks clean and tidy
- The car benefits from overhead valves and rack and pinion steering
- Underneath, the running gear looks to be in good condition
- These aerodynamic Citroëns are very capable performers for their age
Summary
A fine looking example of the innovative Traction Avant, this Citroën appear ready to be used and enjoyed. The retrimmed interior is in particularly good shape and the car’s styling is fabulously flamboyant.
Notice to bidders
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
A non-refundable buyer’s deposit is payable on this item, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for the applicable percentage.
All bidding, buying and offers are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Shipping and transfer
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
A non-refundable buyer’s deposit is payable on this item, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for the applicable percentage.
All bidding, buying and offers are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Shipping and transfer
Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased. Car & Classic may refer a shipping company that also deals with import/export paperwork. Prices start at €150+VAT within the same country or €400+VAT for moves across borders.
For more details, email [email protected]
Vehicle specification
- Year 1947
- Make Citroen
- Model Traction Avant Light 15
- Colour Cream
- Odometer 41,168 Miles
- Engine size 1911
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Cape Town
- Country South Africa
24
bids
- Lo•••• £7,000 12/02/23
- ba•••• £6,900 12/02/23
- Ke•••• £6,700 12/02/23
- ba•••• £6,600 12/02/23
- Ke•••• £6,500 12/02/23
- ba•••• £6,400 12/02/23
- Ke•••• £6,300 12/02/23
- ba•••• £6,200 12/02/23
- Ke•••• £6,100 12/02/23
- ba•••• £5,900 12/02/23
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