Sought-after Light 11 (11 Légère) version, fitted with the 1,911 cc four-cylinder engine.
Practical “Trompette”/“Malle Bombée” variant.
According to the information provided, it has been passed down within the vendor’s family across three generations.
The appeal
The Citroën Traction Avant is without doubt one of the most significant cars in 20th-century automotive history. Launched in 1934, it transformed the industry by bringing front-wheel drive, monocoque construction and independent front suspension to the mass market on a production scale. Powered by a 1,911 cc four-cylinder engine, the 11 CV quickly became the benchmark version and remains to this day one of the most instantly recognisable French cars. In 1955, its final year of production, it benefited from over twenty years of development and refinements, making this saloon particularly well-sorted.
This 1955 example has an interesting history. Purchased from the prefecture in Agen, it is said to have remained in the vendor’s family since then, moving from grandfather to mother and then on to the current owner. This remarkable continuity of ownership seems to be reflected in its presentation. The vendor states that the car is in very good overall condition, with paintwork that has been well preserved, while the front seats have been retrimmed. For enthusiasts looking for a Traction Avant with a coherent, documented history, along with family care over several decades, this left-hand-drive Light 11 is a particularly tempting prospect. image.png1.64 MB
Key information
Mileage: 80,300 km (shown on the dashboard).
Country of registration: France.
MOT: exempt from MOT testing.
Technical specification: 1,911 cc petrol four-cylinder engine, three-speed manual gearbox.
Documentation: offered with a limited paperwork file.
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