1955 Citroen Traction Avant 15 legere (light) RHD English
Production
Rare right hand drive Citroen Traction Avant with factory installed
semiphores (trafficators) as required by Britain at the time.
(French production was already using turn signals). Wonderful
original driver that was recently brought out of storage from an
airplane hangar. Front wheel drive 4-cylinder propels the charming
3 speed gearbox. Graceful running board-less art deco design
invites top coats and formal gowns as you slide into the luxurious
suicide doors up front or the massive lounge for a back seat with
the style of French luxe.
Extraordinary road car that’s decades ahead of itself in road
worthiness, economy and technology, while still maintaining the
illusion of prewar expression, design and style. The leather and
wood accent only available in U.K. production examples. On this
extremely original car, they remain in fine condition.
These cars were eventually replaced by the ID/DS series, another
milestone car. The subject car is a driver needing nothing to
enjoy. It is solid, roadworthy and delightful to the eye. A
milestone to any automotive historian and a magnificent work of art
to most. Henri Citroen was the Henry Ford of Europe. His lifetime
opus may have been the “Traction” series. Traction Avant means “
Front wheel drive” loosely translated. Even in Greek this car is
spectacular.
Lot # 532
This is to be sold at our upcoming Lucky Collector Car Auction August 26th and 27th at the LeMay Marymount Event Center in Tacoma, WA.
