Description
UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
1954 Citroën Traction Avant 15 'Big Six'
Estimate
£10, 000 - £12, 000
Registration No: LVB 951
Chassis No: 9/ 537590
MOT: Exempt
British market Slough built 'Big Six' with original RF60 log book and current V5C
Desirable big boot specification with sunshine roof, RHD, wooden dash and red Connolly hide.
Displaying correct chassis and engine numbers
Rare 6 cylinder version of the Traction Avant
Understood to have been subject to restoration during the early 1990s and now in need of some updating
Citroen's most famous and unique pre-war model, the Traction Avant (front wheel drive) was launched in 1934. Known as the 7CV or simply 'Seven', this revolutionary vehicle was noteworthy not only for its front wheel drive, but for having its wheels positioned far out at each corner, as well as for having the gearbox ahead of the four cylinder engine. A subframe bolted to the monocoque steel bodyshell held the torsion bar front suspension, engine and gearbox. This unitary construction technique provided the basis for the advanced looking, low slung, rakish body design which before long became a favorite of European gangsters - both in real life and in movies. This design formed the backbone of Citroen's range (with larger engined variants) until 1955 and was not withdrawn until July 1957. Amazingly this was achieved with little change from its original form in either mechanical construction or appearance.
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