£8,536
20-Years-Owned 1956 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£8,536
20-Years-Owned 1956 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
US • 6 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Citroën Traction Avant 11BL, a USA-sold model with 20 years of single-owner history, presents a unique opportunity for classic car enthusiasts. Despite needing some mechanical adjustments and showing interior wear, its distinctive features and included historical documentation make it a compelling find.
Condition
5
The car has had its drum brakes overhauled and recent tune-up parts replaced, but the seller notes the engine occasionally runs rough, the carburetor may need adjustment, and rust is visible on underbody components. The interior shows discoloration on the upholstery and a hole in the headliner.
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49,000 miles
667924
1956
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£8,536
20-Years-Owned 1956 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Shown 1,911cc Inline-Four Three-Speed Manual Transaxle Black & Gray Paint Tilt-Out Windshield Gray Cloth Upholstery Workshop Manuals This 1956 Citroën 11BL was sold new to a US diplomat in Switzerland and is believed to have had one subsequent owner before the seller’s purchase in 2006.
Power comes from a 1.9-liter inline-four linked to a three-speed manual transaxle, and equipment includes gray cloth upholstery, rack-and-pinion steering, torsion-bar suspension, and metric steel wheels.
The drum brakes were overhauled under current ownership, and the spark plugs and ignition points were replaced earlier this year.
This Traction Avant is now offered with an owner’s manual, workshop manuals, historical photos, and a New Jersey title in the seller’s name.
Produced in various configurations from 1934 through 1957, the Traction Avant paired unibody construction with front-wheel-drive to save weight and create a spacious passenger compartment with a flat floor.
This Légère model is fini...
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£492
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£10,568
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£68,510
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