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Maison Pline

14 - CITROËN, Traction Avant 15 SIX saloon, 1952
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Estimate €6,000 - €8,000
Description
CITROËN, Traction Avant 15 SIX saloon, 1952 Citroën Traction Avant 15 Six four-door saloon, black bodywork, interior upholstered in red leather with grey piping. Dashboard featuring a central Jaeger instrument cluster, speedometer calibrated up to 150 km/h, fuel gauge and battery charge indicator. Manufacturer’s plate: S.A. André Citroën, type 15 SIX, no. 713531, gross vehicle weight: 1,800 kg. Supplementary plate: André Citroën, Paris, no. EA 13302. Steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, chrome bumpers and chrome trim. Upholstery bearing the label ‘Palais de la Housse, 164 avenue du Prado, Marseille’. Bodywork: black, four-door Upholstery: red, signs of damp and wear Registration: 8668 AE 13 Odometer reading: 50,773 km (not guaranteed) Chassis number: 713531 Fuel type: petrol Registered power: 16 CV MOT: none First registered: 1952 Date of acquisition by the seller: 1968 Registration certificate included A collection of vintage documents accompanying the vehicle, including, in particular, an original Citroën service booklet ‘La 15 Six Traction Avant’, dedicated to running-in, driving and maintenance, as well as a handwritten note detailing various mechanical works carried out between 1968 and 1976. The latter notes, in particular, lubrication, oil changes, spark plug replacements and work on the braking system, with a recorded mileage of 50,725 km as at 23 May 1968. These documents provide an interesting insight into the vehicle’s maintenance history and life. The vehicle has been out of use for a long period and has not been run in by the auction house. Its mechanical condition and operation have not been checked. The operation of the engine, gearbox, electrical and fuel systems, and the braking system is not guaranteed. A general overhaul and recommissioning must be carried out before any use. The bodywork shows dirt, scratches, signs of wear and various imperfections. The upholstery shows significant signs of damp, pinholes, wear and tear, and damage. The tyres are old. Sold as is
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About the sale Provençale COLLECTION – Classic cars
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/09/2026 at 6:20 PM
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