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Auction Ended:

Monday, 16 August, 2021 - 16:00

Lot Status:

Sold

1953 Citroën Traction Avant/Light 15

The Citroën Light 15 officially started production in 1938 as a variant of Citroën’s Traction Avant (French for ‘front-wheel drive’) model. Originally designed by Andre Lefebvre and Flaminio Bertoni in 1933 and 1934, it was Citroën’s answer to DKW’s front-wheel-drive models and continued production until 1957. It was officially called the ‘Light 15’ in the UK during its production in Citroën’s Slough plant and was sold alongside the ‘Big 15’ variant which, although it had a bigger engine, was not as popular as the Light 15. Unlike its competitors at the time, Citroën designed and implemented a welded unitary chassis to the Traction Avant which made the car lighter by saving steel during production. Independent front suspension was also added by means of a torsion bar and wishbone suspension.

This Example

This car is available to view by appointment in Gardens, Cape Town.

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Lot Status


Sold

Quick Facts


Reference: LOT-000136
Seller: Private
Year: 1953
Manufacturer: Citroën
Model: Traction Avant/Light 15
Derivative: -
Service History: Partial
Mileage: 12,302 Miles
Engine Size: 1,911cc
Engine Type: Inline 4-cylinder
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 3 Manual
Layout: Front engine - front-wheel drive
Power Output: 55 BHP
Exterior: Black
Interior: Red

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Bidding

Bidding Information - 1953 Citroën Traction Avant/Light 15

Estimated Price Range:

R 175,000.00 - R 225,000.00

Lot Status:

Sold

Total Bids:

4

Time Left:

Closed

Start Date:

Thursday, 05 August, 2021 - 06:00

End Date:

Monday, 16 August, 2021 - 16:00


Comments

Anthony Mallows
Anthony Mallows
1 year, 1 month ago

Where is the vehicle (Citroen Traction Avant/Light 15) located?


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Stuart CCA
Stuart CCA
1 year, 1 month ago

Hi, the car is in Cape Town, Gardens. Mail me on stuart@classiccarafrica.com and I can arrange viewing.


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