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Citroën Traction 15 Six Cabriolet – 1946 - Lot 35
Belgium • 5 Oct 2024
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This 1946 Citroën Traction 15 Six Cabriolet is a rare and historically significant vehicle, with only three authenticated examples known to exist. It boasts a fascinating history, having been owned by members of the Michelin family and renowned collector Denys Joannon, and has undergone extensive restoration and maintenance, making it a highly desirable piece of Citroën history.

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The car is described as being in very good general condition and optimal working order, with nearly €80,000 in invoices since 2015. A major overhaul was recently carried out to ensure it is in concours dockside condition and perfect mechanical condition. While it has been restored, the emphasis is on its current state of readiness and the significant investment made to bring it to this level.
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8400 KD 75
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Citroën Traction 15 Six Cabriolet – 1946
French historic registration title
One of the most important French cars in the automotive history
One of only three examples authenticated by model experts
Fascinating history, ex-Michelin Family and then Denys Joannon
Very good general condition, optimal working order, nearly €80,000 in invoices since 2015
A piece of Citroën history not to be missed!
The genesis of the Traction 15 Six Cabriolet is one of the great mysteries of French motoring, and has been the subject of a great deal of ink over the years...
Brand historian Olivier de Serres has devoted 5 fascinating pages to the subject in his book Citroën Traction, Au Panthéon de l’Automobile, and acknowledges that only three 15 Cabriolet models survived out of the handful produced.
Citroën’s line-up logic from the beginning of the Traction meant that a Cabriolet would be added to the catalogue after the
announcement of the Saloon and 6-seater versions of the new 15 Six, dubbed the Quee...
Points of note
£8,367
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,795
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,610
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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