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1954 Citroen Traction Avant Light 15

United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2025

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This 1954 Citroen Traction Avant Light 15, a British-market Slough-built model, boasts a full documented history and desirable features like a wooden dash and red leather interior. Recently pampered with resprays and interior re-trimming, along with sensible modern upgrades, it presents as a joy to drive.

Condition

8

The car is described as being in exceptional 'pampered' condition with a full known documented history. It has had a bare metal respray and wax-oil in 1990, another respray in 1998 and re-trim of the soft leather interior in 2011 which remains in remarkable condition. While there have been modifications and upgrades, the overall condition appears to be very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

532273

Odometer:

67,752 miles

Reg Number:

YFF 437

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Citroen's most famous and unique pre-war model, the Traction Avant (front wheel drive) was launched in 1934.

Known as the 7CV or simply 'Seven', this revolutionary vehicle was noteworthy not only for its front wheel drive, but for having its wheels positioned far out at each corner, as well as for having the gearbox ahead of the four cylinder engine.

A subframe bolted to the monocoque steel bodyshell held the torsion bar front suspension, engine and gearbox.

This unitary construction technique provided the basis for the advanced looking, low slung, rakish body design which before long became a favorite of European gangsters - both in real life and in movies.

This design formed the backbone of Citroen's range (with larger engined variants) until 1955 and was not withdrawn until July 1957.

Amazingly this was achieved with little change from its original form in either mechanical construction or appearance.

Citroens’ factory in Slough, England was wholly owned by the French company....