[sleeperwagon]

Here's another Traction 11BL from Bangalore, it belongs to a friend; some of these pics are his.

I was told that it was in pieces before it was restored (albeit with some modern fittings) about a year back, but they don't have any photos of it in that previous condition. Would anyone else happen to have them if they came across this car before?

I believe it's also a British Slough-built model as its RHD, but here it has a steel dash rather than the wooden one, so I'm a little confused about its origin, and whether it could've been a conversion from LHD.

[Philedonos]

Originally Posted by sleeperwagon

I believe it's also a British Slough-built model as its RHD, but here it has a steel dash rather than the wooden one, so I'm a little confused about its origin, and whether it could've been a conversion from LHD.

The French factory made right hand drive cars for exports, very few though. It seems to me that only one main shipping to India took place of 11BLs as there seem to be quite a few still around. All apparently from the same years (about 1947, definitely pre 1951). So this one is correct with it steel dashboard and RHD. And thankfully in black.
If your friend needs the missing original bits (carpets, fabric for seats, the light/horn commodo, the chrome grill around the gear lever etc) I am most happy to bring them to India on my next trip to France (I can help him with the orders, everything is available here). These cars are so lovely when original and need no modern additions, so I'm happy to help.
You can all become members of the Traction Universelle, the largest club dedicated to Traction Avants. Or, with the help of Google Translate, have a look at the forum https://forumgmt.fr/viewforum.php?id=7. (pictures don't need translation, lol).

[wbd8779]

A friends Traction Avant was put on static display at the Citroen Delhi Showroom yesterday , was quite a task getting the car in this position with the limited space around !

[AHK500]

Hi All!

As an expat about to return home, I would love to acquire a 6 cylinder car for occasional use. All help gratefully received.

Many years ago mt family had a Light 15 in Bombay and I learned to drive on a similar car belonging to my music teacher at school. That sparked a life long love of Citroen and over the years I have owned 30+ cars ranging from Tractions to DS Convertible to GSA, 2CV, Visa and more.

Does anyone have any contacts with Citroen India?

Thanks!

[KartikeyaL]

Shared by Pierre Jammes

India, 1949

[71Convertible]

Hi!
I've bought a 1952 Traction Avant. It's a RHD French made 4 cylinder. I think it is 11BL (I'm still learning my way around these cars). It needs complete rebuild and is missing a lot of parts.

I am trying to source the switches for the dash. But, I don't know what switches came on my specific model and what I need. So, I'm hoping to get some reference pics of a 1952 RHD French made dash.

Also, if there is anyone who has parts for this car, please do get in touch with me.

(I haven't posted on here in a very long time - so need to figure out once more how to post pics - and then will post some pics)

Thanks
Byas

[v12]

Congratulations 71Cobvertible, here is a link on how to upload pics
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/annou...-team-bhp.html (Uploading photographs directly to Team-BHP)

Would love to see pics of your Citroen. I remember reading about a Citroen Club of India back in the 90s in Auto India and the collector was from Andheri, Mumbai (near Bhavans College). He was supposedly the sole member of the club and owned a couple of Citroens. One of them being a DS which in a completely junked condition until it was recently restored by Allan Almeida. You can try connecting with him - i am sure he will be able to help.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Hi!
I've bought a 1952 Traction Avant. It's a RHD French made 4 cylinder. I think it is 11BL (I'm still learning my way around these cars). It needs complete rebuild and is missing a lot of parts.

(I haven't posted on here in a very long time - so need to figure out once more how to post pics - and then will post some pics)

Thanks
Byas

Wow! Well done with that! I love the Citroen Traction Avant and it’s technology and comfort innovations so far ahead of its time! That’s a car worth seeing for sure! Brings to mind Georges Simenon’s Inspector Maigret books and 1950’s France, the blue haze in those smoke laden waterfront bistros in Marseilles, with hard faced men in striped jerseys and berets and flick knives in their pockets, nursing their glasses of pastis and then Le flics pulling up in their Traction Avant with blue flashing lights and carting off a few villains in handcuffs. The Traction Avant was a pretty fast getaway car as used by the Maquis/ French Resistance in WW2.

Posting pics. When posting you will see the link below to ‘Manage Attachments’ - as shown in this attached screenshot.

[71Convertible]

Originally Posted by sleeperwagon

Here's another Traction 11BL from Bangalore, it belongs to a friend; some of these pics are his.

I was told that it was in pieces before it was restored (albeit with some modern fittings) about a year back, but they don't have any photos of it in that previous condition. Would anyone else happen to have them if they came across this car before?

I believe it's also a British Slough-built model as its RHD, but here it has a steel dash rather than the wooden one, so I'm a little confused about its origin, and whether it could've been a conversion from LHD.

Which year is this car? RHDs were also made in France. (And in South Africa)

[sleeperwagon]

Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Which year is this car? RHDs were also made in France. (And in South Africa)

He claims it's a '47 but I can't be too sure.