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Year: 2023
Chassis no: 104032
Registration: FCV61
Registered In: UK
Price: £25,500
1939 Citroen Traction Avant Light 12
Chassis number: 104032
Registration Number: FCV61
Full of Gallic charme, this Slough built citroen Traction Avant had a massive restoration in the 1980's done to it after being found semi derelict in the Cotswolds. A huge file of bills far to vouminous to photograph in its entirety comes with the car. Since then it has reliably covered many thousands of miles & continues to put smiles on the faces of all who come across it.
The car is equipped with suicide dors to the front & a gear stick that protrudes from the dash board in typical Citreon fashion. The British Tractions differed from their French contemporaries, not only in name and right hand drive steering but also in terms of finish with a 12 volt Lucas electrical system, Smiths instruments, wooden dashboard, Connolly leather interior, chromed grill and a choice of colours other than black.
"Ces gens-là ne font rien comme tout le monde" loosely translated as meaning "The people there are not the same as the rest of the world."
The current lady owner has used the car regularly with jaunts as far afield as France being undertaken where needless to say the car was well received. During her tenure a new headliner has been fitted in correct beige west of England cloth. Now due to the onset of older age she is reluctantly puttng the car on the market.
The car is finihed in a tasteful shade of beige over black with red wheels. To the interior is ncely patinated red leather covering the seats along with new rexine covered door cards. Original repair & service manuals come with the car. An unbroken chain of MOT certificates show the not inconsiderable miles reliably covered since the restoration was completed. The car is now nicely mellowed in condition but very tidy overall & would not be out of place in a car show.
The car is equipped with a working sunroof for semi alfresco motoring. It starts intstantly & is a pleasure to drive. Very advanced for its day the car has independent front suspension & front wheel drive giving rise to the moniker "Traction Avant".
This is a well sorted well maintained car & ready for immediate use.
1939 Citroen Traction Avant Light 12
Chassis number: 104032
Registration Number: FCV61
Full of Gallic charme, this Slough built citroen Traction Avant had a massive restoration in the 1980's done to it after being found semi derelict in the Cotswolds. A huge file of bills far to vouminous to photograph in its entirety comes with the car. Since then it has reliably covered many thousands of miles & continues to put smiles on the faces of all who come across it.
The car is equipped with suicide dors to the front & a gear stick that protrudes from the dash board in typical Citreon fashion. The British Tractions differed from their French contemporaries, not only in name and right hand drive steering but also in terms of finish with a 12 volt Lucas electrical system, Smiths instruments, wooden dashboard, Connolly leather interior, chromed grill and a choice of colours other than black.
"Ces gens-là ne font rien comme tout le monde" loosely translated as meaning "The people there are not the same as the rest of the world."
The current lady owner has used the car regularly with jaunts as far afield as France being undertaken where needless to say the car was well received. During her tenure a new headliner has been fitted in correct beige west of England cloth. Now due to the onset of older age she is reluctantly puttng the car on the market.
The car is finihed in a tasteful shade of beige over black with red wheels. To the interior is ncely patinated red leather covering the seats along with new rexine covered door cards. Original repair & service manuals come with the car. An unbroken chain of MOT certificates show the not inconsiderable miles reliably covered since the restoration was completed. The car is now nicely mellowed in condition but very tidy overall & would not be out of place in a car show.
The car is equipped with a working sunroof for semi alfresco motoring. It starts intstantly & is a pleasure to drive. Very advanced for its day the car has independent front suspension & front wheel drive giving rise to the moniker "Traction Avant".
This is a well sorted well maintained car & ready for immediate use.