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1951 Citroën Traction 15.6 Cabriolet (R)
France • 25 Mar 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Citroën Traction 15.6 Cabriolet is a meticulously built replica of a rare pre-war model. Completed in 2017, it features a rebuilt body, upgraded mechanics, and a luxurious interior, making it a desirable alternative to the scarce and expensive originals.
Condition
7
The car is a beautifully crafted rebuild, homologated as a cabriolet in 2017. It has covered only 40 km since completion and is reported to be in good overall condition, with good-quality leather upholstery and a lined alpaca soft top. While not an original, it is considered one of the closest to authenticity.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
704947
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
89270-EH
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1951 Citroën Traction 15.6 Cabriolet (R)
Chassis number: 704947
- Beautifully crafted rebuild
- The most desirable traction
- Carte Grise Cabriolet
- Carte grise collection
The story of the Citroën 15 Cabriolet is a novel to be savored with relish.
Before the war, the Michelin family placed a special order with the Citroën factory on Quai Javel for a 15/6 cabriolet.
It seems that 6 cases were produced in 1939.
Unfortunately, the war slowed down the project, and only one body was assembled that year, two others being stored in the factory cellar.
Only three authentic 15/6 convertibles survived.
One of the three was sold by our House in 2015 for 612,440 euros.
The car we present is the property of a marque enthusiast.
Unable to afford one of the three authentic models, he decided to have an identical one built.
To this end, a 1951 sedan was sent to a renowned coachbuilder, to be rebuilt as closely as possible to the original.
In 2017, once the work was completed, the car was ...
Points of note
£8,367
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,795
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,610
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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