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1934 Citroën TRACTION 7A
The item was sold for 20 995 €
Fees include commission and taxes.
1934 Citroën TRACTION 7A
Extremely rare first-series Traction
Well-preserved condition
Significant mechanical expenditure
Chassis number: 5814
Body number: AX 04 70
Swiss registration papers
As everyone knows today, the launch of the front-wheel drive Citroën 7 represented a milestone in the history of the car. It would have a massive influence for years to come and Citroën would be forever associated with the concept of front-wheel drive.
At the start of 1934, Citroën was in considerable financial difficulty, and for its owner the introduction of a revolutionary new model was a make-or-break move. By rushing its launch, however, the new model was introduced too soon. The design of the 7 combined a unitary body, a ‘floating-power' four-cylinder engine with overhead valves, hydraulic brakes, suspension using torsion bars and shock absorbers and, of course, front-wheel drive, which gave the car unprecedented roadholding, not forgetting its superb styling. All these qualities were somewhat spoiled by the flimsy construction of the first cars, which was quickly improved in the weeks to come, making it fascinating to observe the many details which can distinguish one 7A from another.
Destined to undergo considerable changes, the first 7s stood out from the other ‘Trac- tion Avant' models which would follow on account of several details: narrow wings, headlamps with flat lenses, externally mounted horns, a moleskin roof covering and 40cm diameter wheels. The interior, meanwhile, had a refined appearance, with a centrally-mounted dial on the symmetrical dashboard. On these first cars, the engineers were concerned about a possible weakness of the bodyshell and fitted a single-piece tail panel, so that luggage had to be loaded from inside the car.
The engine was a 1303cc unit developing 32bhp| the only true 7CV, it left its name to the models which followed, even though they were actually 9CV models.
Citroën set aside 7000 numbers
Extremely rare first-series Traction
Well-preserved condition
Significant mechanical expenditure
Chassis number: 5814
Body number: AX 04 70
Swiss registration papers
As everyone knows today, the launch of the front-wheel drive Citroën 7 represented a milestone in the history of the car. It would have a massive influence for years to come and Citroën would be forever associated with the concept of front-wheel drive.
At the start of 1934, Citroën was in considerable financial difficulty, and for its owner the introduction of a revolutionary new model was a make-or-break move. By rushing its launch, however, the new model was introduced too soon. The design of the 7 combined a unitary body, a ‘floating-power' four-cylinder engine with overhead valves, hydraulic brakes, suspension using torsion bars and shock absorbers and, of course, front-wheel drive, which gave the car unprecedented roadholding, not forgetting its superb styling. All these qualities were somewhat spoiled by the flimsy construction of the first cars, which was quickly improved in the weeks to come, making it fascinating to observe the many details which can distinguish one 7A from another.
Destined to undergo considerable changes, the first 7s stood out from the other ‘Trac- tion Avant' models which would follow on account of several details: narrow wings, headlamps with flat lenses, externally mounted horns, a moleskin roof covering and 40cm diameter wheels. The interior, meanwhile, had a refined appearance, with a centrally-mounted dial on the symmetrical dashboard. On these first cars, the engineers were concerned about a possible weakness of the bodyshell and fitted a single-piece tail panel, so that luggage had to be loaded from inside the car.
The engine was a 1303cc unit developing 32bhp| the only true 7CV, it left its name to the models which followed, even though they were actually 9CV models.
Citroën set aside 7000 numbers