• Revolutionary 'Traction' model
• Late example
• 1.9-litre OHV engine
• Present ownership since 1961

André Citroën's brainchild, the 'Traction Avant' broke new ground in almost every aspect of automobile engineering on its launch in 1934.

Unitary construction of the body/chassis; front-wheel drive; all-independent suspension sprung by torsion bars; hydraulic brakes; synchromesh gears; and a four-cylinder, overhead-valve, wet-liner engine were all incorporated in the newcomer at a time when most of its rivals employed a separate chassis, cart springs, sidevalve engines, and mechanical brakes.



Fervent admirer of the model, having owned several, Pierre Strinati purchased this Traction Avant on 17th October 1961 for CHF900 (receipt on file).

On 6th March 1972 a major service was undertaken costing CHF1,260.95, during which the electrical system was checked and the valve timing adjusted.

Later that same month, repairs were made to the right rear door and wing; the repaired areas we...