This model replica is a realistic reproduction of a vehicle that has marked the history of the French car industry: the Citroën Traction 11. SAI is renowned for the quality of its reproductions of major makes of car, including Mercedes, Ford, Ferrari and Chevrolet. A true artisan d'art, this manufacturer also markets miniature cars corresponding to the landscapes and history of France.
Are you passionate about model railways? This HO scale Citroën Traction is ideal for recreating a 1950s dock. It's the perfect complement to the scale models and figures in your diorama. In fact, this little car finely reproduces many of the details of the original'sbodywork, such as the grille, round headlights, bumpers and chrome rims; The interior of the living space has also been imitated, making the illusion even more perfect.
The true story of the Traction
After the 2CV, the Traction is Citroën's best-selling vehicle to date. The brand sold more than 750,000 of them between 1934 and 1957. In fact, in the 1930s, this car had no equivalent. Thanks to its dynamic lines and transmission, it revolutionised the French car industry. Unlike most cars, the Citroën Traction is not rear-wheel drive. Its front wheels are attached to the engine in order to tow the passenger compartment. It is this major innovation that gives the model its name.
Production of the vehicle stopped during the 1939-1945 war. After the liberation, the marque with the chevron re-launched production of its headlight model, adding certain features to its prototype. On the lighter side, the car was fitted with indicators and a bulging boot at the rear, a characteristic feature of the 1952 Citroën Traction 11.
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