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1939 Citroën 15 SIX G Familiale
The item was sold for 34 580 €
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1939 Citroën 15 SIX G Familiale
Only 50 cars recorded today
Attractive period accessories
Perfect running order
Swiss registration papers
Chassis number: 682 168
Body number: EI 03 dated 3.5.39
Gearbox dated 18.07.39
Renowned as the ‘Queen of the Road', the 15 Six first of all had to prove itself| in Citroën's range at the time, it was intended to be the top-ofthe- line Traction Avant. It was introduced discreetly, in June 1938, with a sober appearance respecting the wishes of P.J. Boulanger, the head of Citroën, and intended to make it look like the 11.
The new model was therefore developed from the body of the 11, which was substantially strengthened, to which a six-cylinder engine was added, supported by longer forks and a specific subframe. A longer bonnet and wings which dropped away to the front were the only distinguishing features to be seen, apart from the small '15 Six' badges on the radiator grille and rear wing, which were supposed to inspire respect. The 15 Six was introduced first as a saloon and, as was often the case, got off to a difficult start, but it had plenty of potential, with impressive roadholding and a fabulous engine! Unusually, the engine turned over to the left, which explained the letter ‘G' (for ‘gauche', or left in French) in the name 15 Six G. Finally, the Michelin family allowed the 15 one luxury, where inside the car the upholstery in brown mohair velour was memorable as much for its luxurious appearance as its distinctive smell. To ensure its roadholding, Michelin adapted its new ‘Pilote' wheels with flat spokes to the dimensions required for the car, namely 185x400.
After the 15 saloon was presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 1938, the car appeared well developed and could now logically be offered in the eagerly awaited Limousine and six-window Familiale versions.In the same way, the engine and front suspension of the Six was grafted onto the body of the long-wheelbase 11. Produced un
Only 50 cars recorded today
Attractive period accessories
Perfect running order
Swiss registration papers
Chassis number: 682 168
Body number: EI 03 dated 3.5.39
Gearbox dated 18.07.39
Renowned as the ‘Queen of the Road', the 15 Six first of all had to prove itself| in Citroën's range at the time, it was intended to be the top-ofthe- line Traction Avant. It was introduced discreetly, in June 1938, with a sober appearance respecting the wishes of P.J. Boulanger, the head of Citroën, and intended to make it look like the 11.
The new model was therefore developed from the body of the 11, which was substantially strengthened, to which a six-cylinder engine was added, supported by longer forks and a specific subframe. A longer bonnet and wings which dropped away to the front were the only distinguishing features to be seen, apart from the small '15 Six' badges on the radiator grille and rear wing, which were supposed to inspire respect. The 15 Six was introduced first as a saloon and, as was often the case, got off to a difficult start, but it had plenty of potential, with impressive roadholding and a fabulous engine! Unusually, the engine turned over to the left, which explained the letter ‘G' (for ‘gauche', or left in French) in the name 15 Six G. Finally, the Michelin family allowed the 15 one luxury, where inside the car the upholstery in brown mohair velour was memorable as much for its luxurious appearance as its distinctive smell. To ensure its roadholding, Michelin adapted its new ‘Pilote' wheels with flat spokes to the dimensions required for the car, namely 185x400.
After the 15 saloon was presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 1938, the car appeared well developed and could now logically be offered in the eagerly awaited Limousine and six-window Familiale versions.In the same way, the engine and front suspension of the Six was grafted onto the body of the long-wheelbase 11. Produced un