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- 1952 Citroen Traction Avant (11BL)
1952 Citroen Traction Avant (11BL)
Lot Number: 791
1952 Citroen Traction Avant (11BL)
Charismatic Traction Avant from long-term ownership in need of some TLC.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at
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BODY COLOUR
Blue -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
GSK 432 -
ODOMETER READING
50727 Miles
SUMMARY
Charismatic Traction Avant from long-term ownership in need of some TLC.
DESCRIPTION
- Left-hand drive, 1,911cc Traction Avant indicating less than 51,000 miles
- Imported in 1990 from France by its current lady owner who "Fell in love at first sight"
- Maintained by John Gillard of Citroen Classics, Old Kent Road London since arriving in the UK, with invoices totalling £8,000
- Invoices showing the cooling and fuel system, exhaust, brakes and electrics have seen overhauls, as well as a 12V conversion
- Finished in Royal Blue which would benefit from a refresh. Interior in very poor condition and needs a full retrim
- Well known within the Traction Avant Owners Club, attending many shows in the past 30 years
- Eminently usable as it is but would be a good basis for a full restoration
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 791
- Make
- CITROËN
- Model
- TRACTION AVANT
- Variant
- 11BL
- Registration Number
- GSK 432
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 11BL585794
- Engine Number
- 4MPVB78AZ02341
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
71 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
I have brand new set of bumpers front and back plus new door handles and wheel hubs.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Minor back light, rusted on fiiting
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.
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