1949' Citroen 11Bl Legere

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Located in the USA...

1949 Citroen 11bl Légéré Sedan 11BL Legere Sedan

$29,900..usd dollars.

Trim:11BL Legere Sedan

Mileage:64k

Trans:3 Speed

Engine:1911 CC OHV Inline four-cylinder engine

Interior:Cloth

Color:Black

Drive Train:FWD

- A classic 56HP 1,911 cc OHV Inline four-cylinder engine, three speed-manual transmission, independent front suspension with wishbones and torsion bars, solid rear axle with torsion bar suspension, and four-wheel drum brakes.

- Wheelbase: 115in.

- An important French automotive design, desirable short-wheelbase variant.

- Highly original; retains its original engine.

- One of the best-driving cars of its era. The name Traction Avant literally from the French to "front-drive," indicative of the most important new feature of the Citroen's ground breaking new 1934 model.

-Yet Ndre Lefebvre and Flaminio Bertonis design was fascinating in many other ways, as well.

- It was ahead of the American Cord by two years in its introduction of unit body construction.

- with the body and frame built as a single component, for exceptional rigidity.

- Independent suspension was at the front wheels, while the wheels themselves were moved to the far corners of the car, lowering its center of gravity, improving handling, and providing addition space for a comfortable interior.


- The second iteration of the Traction Avant was the 11, featuring a somewhat larger and more powerful four-cylinder engine.

- It was built in two versions, the car offered here being an 11BL (for legere, or light) which retained the first generation's more narrow track and shorter wheelbase.


- This 11BL Legere looks to be highly authentic and benefits from an older repaint in its original black color.

- The grey cloth interior appears to be from an older restoration as well, and shows some wear commensurate for its age, including the original Banjo-type steering wheel whose hub has dried and cracked with age.

- Likewise, much of the exterior trim remains intact, including mirrors, dual wipers, ancillary lights and turn signals as well as the front and rear fender guards and rubber mud guards at the rear of the front fenders.

- The stainless trim pieces are in good condition and present nicely, as does the rest of the car.

- Furthermore, under the hood appears to be correct, as is the engine, whose number matches the original data tag.

- This desirable model remains in good cosmetic condition and would be a fine addition to any collection of significant French automobiles...


Inspections welcome...please email us for more pics.


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mikesdcwas


Can be exported at your cost or about $1,500 dollars to the UK port in 4 weeks...


- Serious collectors please...more pics coming and on request...


Thanks for looking


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