98 - 1955 CITROËN TRACTION AVANT 11B

1955 CITROËN TRACTION AVANT 11B French vehicle registration certificate • Long owned by the family of its first owner • Original paint and weathered finish • Structural and mechanical repairs • Photographic restoration portfolio Produced from 1934 to 1957, the Citroën Traction Avant combines a monocoque structure with front-wheel drive and a low-slung silhouette. In its 11B version, known as the “standard” model, it offers a more spacious body than the 11BL. This example comes from the family of its first owner, Mr. Bois, a farmer in Haute-Savoie, from whom the current collector acquired it. The history passed down indicates that it was preserved for nearly seventy years. The restoration focused on preserving the exterior appearance and the patina of the paint, while also addressing the structure and mechanical components. The front floor panel and trunk panel were replaced, the underbody was treated and repainted, and a new fuel tank was installed. A photographic portfolio documents the work. The owner reports that the engine has been completely overhauled, including the cylinder liners, pistons, bearings, timing system, cylinder head, and valves. The clutch has been replaced, the brakes have been rebuilt, and the front suspension has been serviced. This 11 B is ideal for those who appreciate cars that retain traces of their history and wish to rediscover, with each drive, the atmosphere of the great postwar French sedans.   1955 CITROËN TRACTION AVANT 11 B French registration document • Long retained within its first owner’s family • Older paintwork and a patinated appearance • Structural and mechanical work undertaken • Photographic restoration record Produced from 1934 to 1957, the Citroën Traction Avant combines monocoque construction, front-wheel drive, and a low-slung silhouette. In the 11 B configuration, known as the “normale,” it offers a more spacious body than the 11 BL. This example comes from the family of its first owner, Monsieur Bois, a farmer in Haute-Savoie, from whom the current collector acquired it. The history passed down with the car documents a period of ownership spanning nearly seventy years. The restoration aimed to preserve the exterior appearance and the patina of the paintwork while addressing the structure and mechanical components. The front floor and trunk floor panel were replaced, the underside was treated and repainted, and a new fuel tank was installed. A photographic record documents the work. The owner reports a complete engine rebuild, including the liners, pistons, bearings, timing components, cylinder head, and valves. The clutch was replaced, the braking system overhauled, and the front suspension and associated running gear serviced. This 11 B will appeal to those who appreciate cars that bear the marks of their history and wish to rediscover the atmosphere of postwar French sedans on leisurely drives.