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1938 Citroën Traction 7C Cabriolet Ateliers Cassoulet Chassis 209329 CABR" on the registration document French registration document More than 10,000 euros in recent invoices Engine 11 performance te limp of ID. 25 000 / 30 000 André Citroën's brand has always stood out in Europe as a brand with a populist vocation, always making a point of not copying its competitors, and favoring innovation. The "Traction" is the first true example of the mechanical innovations that revolutionized the daily lives of French drivers. It may make you smile these days, but offering a mass-produced, affordable car with the distinctive feature of front-wheel drive, rather than rear-wheel drive, was revolutionary at the time. In addition to this improvement, most Traction models featured a monocoque structure, hydraulic brakes and independent wheel suspension. The Traction was produced from 1934 to 1957, and came in many generations, often radically opposed. This 1938 Traction 7C is a fine cabriolet reconstruction, built by the Cassoulet workshops in the early 1980s. Based on a Berline produced on October 26, 1938, this cabriolet was built by a renowned craftsman. The engine was replaced by an 11 and the gearbox by that of an ID. Acquired in 2021 by our Collector, he spent almost 10,000 euros to perfect his car. The chrome has been revised, the upholstery and soft top partly redone, and the engine overhauled. Today, the car is ready to go, but needs a complete overhaul as it has been in the collection since 2022. A fine rebuild, this traction car, once overhauled, will be ideal for rallying or enjoying our beautiful French coastline. 1938 Citroën Traction 7C Cabriolet Ateliers Cassoulet Chassis 209329 CABR' on the registration document French registration document Nearly 10,000 euros in recent invoices 11 performance engine and ID gearbox. André Citroën's brand has always stood out in Europe as a brand with a populist vocation, always making a point of not copying its competitors and favouring innovation. The Traction was the first real example of the mechanical innovations that revolutionised the daily lives of French drivers. It may make you smile these days, but offering a mass-produced, affordable car with the unique feature of front-wheel drive rather than rear-wheel drive was revolutionary at the time. In addition to this improvement, most traction cars had a monocoque structure, hydraulic brakes and independent wheel suspension. The Traction was produced from 1934 to 1957, and came in many generations, often radically opposed. This 1938 Traction 7C is a fine cabriolet rebuilt by the Cassoulet workshops in the early 1980s. Based on a saloon produced on 26 October 1938, this cabriolet was built by a renowned craftsman. The engine was replaced by an 11 and the gearbox by that of an ID. Acquired in 2021 by our Collector, he spent nearly 10,000 euros to improve his car. The chrome has been revised, the upholstery and soft top partly redone, and the engine overhauled. Today, the car is running well, but needs a complete overhaul because it has been out of the collection since 2022. A fine rebuild, this traction car, once overhauled, will be ideal for rallying or for enjoying our beautiful French coastline.

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1938 Citroën Traction 7C Cabriolet Ateliers Cassoulet Chassis 209329 CABR" on the registration document French registration document More than 10,000 euros in recent invoices Engine 11 performance te limp of ID. 25 000 / 30 000 André Citroën's brand has always stood out in Europe as a brand with a populist vocation, always making a point of not copying its competitors, and favoring innovation. The "Traction" is the first true example of the mechanical innovations that revolutionized the daily lives of French drivers. It may make you smile these days, but offering a mass-produced, affordable car with the distinctive feature of front-wheel drive, rather than rear-wheel drive, was revolutionary at the time. In addition to this improvement, most Traction models featured a monocoque structure, hydraulic brakes and independent wheel suspension. The Traction was produced from 1934 to 1957, and came in many generations, often radically opposed. This 1938 Traction 7C is a fine cabriolet reconstruction, built by the Cassoulet workshops in the early 1980s. Based on a Berline produced on October 26, 1938, this cabriolet was built by a renowned craftsman. The engine was replaced by an 11 and the gearbox by that of an ID. Acquired in 2021 by our Collector, he spent almost 10,000 euros to perfect his car. The chrome has been revised, the upholstery and soft top partly redone, and the engine overhauled. Today, the car is ready to go, but needs a complete overhaul as it has been in the collection since 2022. A fine rebuild, this traction car, once overhauled, will be ideal for rallying or enjoying our beautiful French coastline. 1938 Citroën Traction 7C Cabriolet Ateliers Cassoulet Chassis 209329 CABR' on the registration document French registration document Nearly 10,000 euros in recent invoices 11 performance engine and ID gearbox. André Citroën's brand has always stood out in Europe as a brand with a populist vocation, always making a point of not copying its competitors and favouring innovation. The Traction was the first real example of the mechanical innovations that revolutionised the daily lives of French drivers. It may make you smile these days, but offering a mass-produced, affordable car with the unique feature of front-wheel drive rather than rear-wheel drive was revolutionary at the time. In addition to this improvement, most traction cars had a monocoque structure, hydraulic brakes and independent wheel suspension. The Traction was produced from 1934 to 1957, and came in many generations, often radically opposed. This 1938 Traction 7C is a fine cabriolet rebuilt by the Cassoulet workshops in the early 1980s. Based on a saloon produced on 26 October 1938, this cabriolet was built by a renowned craftsman. The engine was replaced by an 11 and the gearbox by that of an ID. Acquired in 2021 by our Collector, he spent nearly 10,000 euros to improve his car. The chrome has been revised, the upholstery and soft top partly redone, and the engine overhauled. Today, the car is running well, but needs a complete overhaul because it has been out of the collection since 2022. A fine rebuild, this traction car, once overhauled, will be ideal for rallying or for enjoying our beautiful French coastline.

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CITROËN: Advertising clock illustrated with a Traction on a mirror background, published in 1984 for the fiftieth anniversary. 21.5 x 29.5cm.

Lot 297

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

a set of 12 Citroën cars in Solido boxes including 10 Citroën 15 Six, 1 Traction type 11 B 1938, 1 15 cv 1989 in limited edition

Lot 48

Estim. 20 000 - 25 000 EUR

1939 Citroën Traction 7C Cabriolet 4-door. Chassis n°217334 Engine FN03868 Carte Grise Collection Mention CABR on the Carte Grise One of the last produced Indissociable from the history of the Citroën brand, the Traction avant paved the way for the modern automobile with its many technological innovations, including the famous universal joint system. When it came out in 1934, it was 20 years ahead of the competition. From 1934 to 1957, it delighted several generations of motorists. Today, the Traction Avant Citroën 7, 11 and 15 are models in a class of their own in the world of classic cars. Long shunned, they now play a vital role in the success of events around the world. Whether sedan, commercial, family, convertible, coupé, wide, light, original or restored to perfection, the Traction will always give you the same pleasure. This 1939 Traction 7C-9 is a rare pre-war example. It was delivered on November 22, 1939 to the Citroën dealership in Gisors, France. The Browns enjoyed little use of the car, which remained hidden in the barn during the war. In June 1944, they were able to use their Traction again in liberated Normandy. They kept it until the end of 1951. The car was then acquired by the Rubin family. In 1963, the car was sold to the Lilienthal family, who eventually abandoned it. In 1967, the car was rescued from the scrap heap by Michel Barbaud, who restored it and transformed it into a unique convertible. The body was reinforced and a removable roll-bar created. The transformation, carried out by the Neau industrial body shop in Gisors, was approved, and the car still bears the CABR mark on its registration document. In 2011, after 44 years of ownership, Michel Barbaud decided to part with his car. He sold it to Michel B., who had the engine rebuilt, before handing it over to our collector in 2017. Since its acquisition, he has personalized it to his taste, having the upholstery redone. It has been regularly maintained. Today, although the car starts up, it deserves an overhaul following its prolonged stoppage in the collectors' museum. 1939 Citroën Traction 7C Cabriolet 4 doors. Chassis n°217334 Engine FN03868 Collection registration document Mention CABR on the registration document One of the last to be produced Indissociable from the history of the Citroën brand, the Traction avant paved the way for the modern automobile thanks to its many technological innovations, including the famous universal joint system. When it came out in 1934, it was 20 years ahead of the competition. From 1934 to 1957, it delighted several generations of motorists. Today, the Traction Avant Citroën 7, 11 and 15 are models in a class of their own in the world of classic cars. Long shunned, they now play a key role in the success of various events around the world. Whether it's a saloon, commercial, family, cabriolet, coupé, wide, light, original or restored to perfection, the Traction will always give you the same pleasure. This 1939 Traction 7C-9 is a rare pre-war example. It was delivered to the Citroën dealership in Gisors on 22 November 1939. They didn't get much use out of it, as the car remained hidden in the barn during the war. In June 1944, they were able to use their Traction again in liberated Normandy. They kept it until the end of 1951. The car was then acquired by the Rubins. In 1963, the car was sold to the Lilienthal family, who eventually abandoned it. In 1967, the car was rescued from the scrap heap by Michel Barbaud, who restored it and transformed it into a unique convertible. The body was strengthened and a removable roll bar created. The transformation, carried out by the Neau industrial bodywork workshop in Gisors, was approved by the authorities, and the car still bears the CABR mark on its registration document. In 2011, after 44 years of ownership, Michel Barbaud decided to sell his car. He sold it to Michel B., who had the engine rebuilt before selling it to our collector in 2017. Since its acquisition, he has personalised it to his taste, having the upholstery redone. It has been regularly maintained. Today, although the car starts up, it is in need of an overhaul following its prolonged stint in the collectors' museum.

Lot 49

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 EUR

1956 Citroën TRACTION 11 b Chassis 429 133 French registration - Immobilized since 1975 - Barn exit - Almost complete - To be restored - well-preserved interior 1956 Citroën TRACTION 11 b Chassis 429 133 French registration - Immobilized since 1975 - Out of Barn - Almost complete - To be restored - well preserved interior

CITROËN: Advertising clock illustrated with a Traction on a mirror background, published in 1984 for the fiftieth anniversary. 21.5 x 29.5cm.

a set of 12 Citroën cars in Solido boxes including 10 Citroën 15 Six, 1 Traction type 11 B 1938, 1 15 cv 1989 in limited edition

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