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£98,044 (Est: £67,810 - £101,716)

1953 - CITROËN TRACTION SIX CYLINDER ROADSTER BY PEACOCK

France • 15 Oct 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, right-hand drive 1953 Six Cylinder Traction cabriolet, one of only seven converted by Peacock Engineering, based on a rare Six Cylinder originally assembled in Slough. It features modern techniques for corrosion protection and has been well-preserved in notable collections, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors.

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Condition 

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The car is described as being in "exceptional condition" and having been "carefully preserved" in a Citroën collection. Additionally, it has been "pampered." While not original, the quality of the conversion by Peacock Automotive Engineering is highlighted.

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French registration title in progress

Iconic 6-cylinder Traction cabriolet version
Exceptional condition
Great road qualities
Ridiculous estimate compared to the price of an authentic 15-Six Cabriolet
Unique opportunity on the market

Among the Traction models, the cabriolet versions, of which only 400 of the 4,327 produced remain, are particularly sought-after.

Only six 6-cylinder 15-Six cabriolets were produced at Citroën’s Javel plant, each responding to a specific internal order, in particular for the Michelin family, who owned the Chevron brand at the time.

They hit the market like a bombshell and are now sought-after by the world’s greatest collectors.


The car we are presenting was commissioned from the excellent coachbuilder Peacock Automotive Engineering in the late 1980s.

Based in Leicestershire, Peacock was renowned for the beauty of its work and the quality of its craftsmanship.

A Peacock Roadster is therefore much more than a simple conversion.

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Points of note

£4,840

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£9,784

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£98,044

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