Highlights
- Last year model Traction Avant with 'D' engine
- Comprehensive mechanical overhaul with €3,500 in recent work
- Bodywork restored
- Original upholstery in very good condition
- Reportedly matching numbers
The Appeal
The Citroën Traction Avant is still one of the most innovative and influential designs in automotive history. The car is named after its most pioneering feature: front wheel-drive, while the model also boasts a thoroughly forward-thinking monocoque body and independent front suspension.
This 1957 Traction Avant 11 BL is particularly sought after as one of the final iterations of this groundbreaking model. It features the desirable D engine and presents in very good condition following a comprehensive restoration.
Having benefited from both cosmetic and mechanical attention, this Citroën combines period authenticity with reliable usability, making it a fine proposition for the discerning collector who appreciates French automotive innovation.
This 1957 Traction Avant 11 BL is particularly sought after as one of the final iterations of this groundbreaking model. It features the desirable D engine and presents in very good condition following a comprehensive restoration.
Having benefited from both cosmetic and mechanical attention, this Citroën combines period authenticity with reliable usability, making it a fine proposition for the discerning collector who appreciates French automotive innovation.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1957
- With the current owner for six years
- French registration documents present
- The serial numbers are reported to match
- Some history documentation from before the current ownership
- Clear evidence of high-quality body and paint restoration completed shortly before the current owner's purchase
- Recent mechanical service invoices totalling €3,500 include replacement of cylinder liners, pistons, rocker arms and rods
- Additional mechanical work includes dynamo refurbishment, electronic ignition installation, radiator cleaning, carburettor cleaning, and fuel pump seal replacement
- Stored in a clean garage, heated during winter months
- Oil change will be needed in approximately 500 km
The Condition
- The vendor states the car is in impeccable condition
- Period-correct aesthetic retained
- Very clean underside
- Clean original upholstery, appears to have been well-protected under covers for a long time
- Recently fitted carpets, front rubber floor mats, and headliner
- All instruments are reportedly in working order
- Paintwork presents in very good condition, shiny and not heavily worn or deteriorated
The Mechanics
- 1,911cc engine capacity
- Three-speed manual transmission
- Reportedly true to original specifications with the exception of electronic ignition
- Very clean engine compartment
- Drives like a good Traction Avant, we are told
- New mechanical components need to be treated gently for a while, (running in)
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