Beschreibung
1956 Citroen Traction 11BL - 106, 000Km
The Citroën Traction Avant was a highly innovative car produced by Citroën from 1934, to a design by André Lefèbvre and Flaminio Bertoni. It was the first mass-produced car with front-wheel drive (French: Traction Avant) and a unibody construction. The car was available in engine variants of 7 CV (32 and 36 hp), 11 CV (46, 56 and 60 hp) and 15 CV (77 hp) and body variants 7C, 11BL (Légère) (in sedan, convertible and faux convertible), 11BN (Normal) (in sedan, convertible and faux convertible) and 11BF (Family), 11BC (Commercial), 15/ 6F, 15/ 6C (6 cylinder deluxe version).
This car is a 1954 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL.
After 35 years in the hands of the first French owner, Monsieur Coquille from the Yonne department, this traction was bought in 1989 by Anna Serravalle from Piemonte, Italy. Her partner Gianluigi Barello did a "frame up" restoration in 1990. Replaced the black color with this beautiful two-tone combination - beige and burgundy. The car was used in an Italian movie. In 2010, the traction was sold to Claudio Porro, a winegrower from Cuneo, Italy. In 2017 Silvio Garelli gave this car to his father as a birthday present.
In August 2018, the current owner bought the car through an auction.
This Traction is - despite being restored more than 30 years ago - in a beautiful condition. The paint is in perfect condition with a beautiful patina. This shows that no expense has been spared in the restoration. Interior is in beautiful condition; no stains and/ or tears.
The sun visors were options at the time. This car has no rust at all, bottom plate is in perfect condition. Superb chromes.
The petrol tank has been replaced with a stainless steel tank. The fuel pump, filter and sensor in the tank have also been replaced.
Carburettor has been completely overhauled; new seals etc.. Meanwhile there is also a new battery. Tires are in excellent condition. Various invoices available.
This car starts immediately, runs like a train, drives and shifts fantastic.
Many more detailed pictures available.
