Citroën Traction 11 Commerciale – 1939

French historic registration title

Since the release of the first Citroën in 1919, the chevron firm has made it a point of honor to offer versatile commercial versions in the catalog, intended for craftsmen and small business owners who do not have the possibility of having two vehicles.

The same car must be able to do everything.
The innovative Traction, launched in 1934, was no exception to the rule and the 11 Commerciale was presented at the 1937 Paris Motor Show.

It had a less utilitarian appearance than the Rosalie it replaced.

And for good reason, even though its interior was largely stripped down, it was nothing more or less than a Traction Familiale - a model presented as early as July 1934 - equipped with a double tailgate.
Extremely versatile, this Commerciale was a sort of MPV before its time, offering modularity never seen before, notably with an adjustable wooden floor at two heights, folding seats, and rear doors opening 180 deg...