£11,083
1953 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
Brightwells • UK • 8 May 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£11,083
1953 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
UK • 8 May 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Citroen 11BL Legere is a sympathetically restored example with only 13,000 miles since. It features subtle upgrades, a full engine rebuild, and a comprehensive history file, making it a highly desirable classic. Only a small blemish on the driver-side door keeps this from being a top condition vehicle.
Condition
8
The car has been sympathetically restored and meticulously maintained, with only 13,000 miles since the restoration. It has had various subtle upgrades and a full engine rebuild. The paintwork still gleams, and the interior is in good shape. However, there is some slight bubbling at the bottom corners of the driver-side doors, indicating a minor cosmetic imperfection.
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13,000 miles
610072
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
OSL282
1953
Auction
£11,083
1953 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
Brightwells • UK • 8 May 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Sympathetically restored about 12 years ago and only 13,000 miles since; various subtle upgrades; runs like a Swiss watch; huge history file; the nicest we have seen Launched in 1934, the Traction Avant was an extraordinary car which positively bristled with innovations.
Not only the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel drive car, it was also one of the first to feature a welded steel monocoque body, rack-and-pinion steering, hydraulic brakes, synchromesh transmission and independently sprung front suspension.
Considerably stronger, lighter and lower slung than conventional designs of its era, the Traction Avant initially used a 1.3-litre 32bhp engine, which delivered 62mph and 28mpg economy with exemplary handling and stability.
Only available in black, the updated 11B was launched in 1937, now with a 1.9-litre engine producing 46bhp which raised the top speed to nigh on 70mph.
It also had a longer wheelbase and a wider track, a lighter and more sporty 11BL version ...
Price Analysis vs Other Traction 11 BLs
£492
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,568
Median Price (Since 2020)
£68,510
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Sept 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
12,933 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Sept 2012, 12,933 kilometers
Passed
On 13th Dec 2010, 12,777 kilometers
Passed
On 12th Jul 2008, 12,264 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- all rear suspension bushes perished
- unable to open n/s rear door
Failed
On 12th Jul 2008, 12,264 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- all rear suspension bushes perished
- unable to open n/s rear door
MOT Mileage Trend
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