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03-27-2004, 05:36 PM
Citroën Traction Avant
I Love this Car!! I have admiration for that car.
When it was introduced in 1934, the Traction Avant was recognised as being one of the most revolutionary cars available. Along with front wheel drive it incorporated unitary construction, torsion bar suspension and hydraulic brakes. Performance was notable for its tenacious roadholding and comfort was superior to any of its peers. The car's styling was also advanced with a raked radiator and screen, low build and a degree of streamlining. The Traction's sporty appearance became a familiar sight on the roads of both Britain and Europe.
The Traction was built around the world, including Britain, where it was known as the Light Fifteen and the Big Fifteen, and trimmed in wood and leather to appeal to more traditional anglo-saxon tastes.
The Traction was shown to an astonished public on 18 April 1934 and remained in production until 1957, at which point it was still in advance of most of its contemporaries in most areas apart from styling.
The development costs of the Traction bankrupted the company and it was taken over by its largest creditor, Michelin, who would remain in control until the mid seventies.
The Traction offered unparallelled levels of comfort, handling and roadholding compared with its contemporaries.
The first model launched was the 7A, fitted with a 32 bhp 1,3 litre engine, quickly followed by the more powerful 7B with a 1,5 litre engine developing 35 bhp and the 46 bhp 1,9 litre 7 Sport.
The 7C was launched in 1935, equipped with a 1,6 litre engine developing 36 bhp it replaced the 7B.
The 7 Sport was replaced by the 11 Légère.
The 7A was available as a 4 door berline only, the 7B and 7 Sport also being available as a faux cabriolet and roadster.
Links:
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/html/c/cars-11.htm
http://www.cats-citroen.net/
I Love this Car!! I have admiration for that car.
When it was introduced in 1934, the Traction Avant was recognised as being one of the most revolutionary cars available. Along with front wheel drive it incorporated unitary construction, torsion bar suspension and hydraulic brakes. Performance was notable for its tenacious roadholding and comfort was superior to any of its peers. The car's styling was also advanced with a raked radiator and screen, low build and a degree of streamlining. The Traction's sporty appearance became a familiar sight on the roads of both Britain and Europe.
The Traction was built around the world, including Britain, where it was known as the Light Fifteen and the Big Fifteen, and trimmed in wood and leather to appeal to more traditional anglo-saxon tastes.
The Traction was shown to an astonished public on 18 April 1934 and remained in production until 1957, at which point it was still in advance of most of its contemporaries in most areas apart from styling.
The development costs of the Traction bankrupted the company and it was taken over by its largest creditor, Michelin, who would remain in control until the mid seventies.
The Traction offered unparallelled levels of comfort, handling and roadholding compared with its contemporaries.
The first model launched was the 7A, fitted with a 32 bhp 1,3 litre engine, quickly followed by the more powerful 7B with a 1,5 litre engine developing 35 bhp and the 46 bhp 1,9 litre 7 Sport.
The 7C was launched in 1935, equipped with a 1,6 litre engine developing 36 bhp it replaced the 7B.
The 7 Sport was replaced by the 11 Légère.
The 7A was available as a 4 door berline only, the 7B and 7 Sport also being available as a faux cabriolet and roadster.
Links:
http://www.citroen.mb.ca/citroenet/html/c/cars-11.htm
http://www.cats-citroen.net/