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SpecialK · 01-01-2014, 11:25 AM

That car has seen better days, for sure.

Hippone · 01-01-2014, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

That car has seen better days, for sure.

Definitely

lesmore49 · 01-01-2014, 02:32 PM

Is that an old Citroen....Traction Avant ?

Hippone · 01-01-2014, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Is that an old Citroen....Traction Avant ?

Yes I think so the famous Citroen traction avant 15/6, which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1934 to 1957.

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**RobA_Oz** · 01-01-2014, 03:28 PM

It's an early 1950s version of the Onze Légère (Light 15 in Britain) Traction Avant. This is a French-built version of the smaller-bodied 4-cylinder model. The right-hand drive models assembled in the UK had a higher standard of interior fittings than the French ones. The Algerian climate has actually kept this one in reasonably sound bodily condition (they're one of the first examples of chassisless construction, so rust can be an issue, but there's no visible sag between the doors, where it first appears). There's a whole minor industry devoted to restoring these cars, principally in the UK and Holland. The owner would no doubt be pleased to sell it to a restorer.

Edit: that third photo caused me to look a bit closer. I now think it's the larger-bodied Onze Normale (Big 15), but I don't believe it's the six-cylinder version, as the gearbox is visible through the radiator grille, and it looks to be too small for the six. As you might gather, I've had a number if these cars in the past.

Hippone · 01-01-2014, 04:09 PM

RobA_Oz thank you for these clarifications and thank you for your visit

**Schraubstock** · 01-02-2014, 04:07 AM

Hi

The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick.

Greetings

imaspy · 01-02-2014, 05:06 AM

wow, they're beautiful

reminds me of the remnants of cars in cuba before the revolution!

tessfully · 01-02-2014, 07:04 AM

Cool! Great photo opt!

Hippone · 01-02-2014, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi

The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick.

Greetings

Hi
Thank you for this great contribution,

The car is in perfect condition

lesmore49 · 01-02-2014, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi

The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick.

Greetings

A great photo. This old Traction Avant looks to be restored very well....also looks very comfortable.

Racer X 69 · 02-10-2014, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi

The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick.

Greetings

The tail light assemblies look just like the ones used on the Volkswagen Beetle.

**Schraubstock** · 02-10-2014, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The tail light assemblies look just like the ones used on the Volkswagen Beetle.

You may well be right. There are a few bits that don't belong.

zztopd · 02-10-2014, 10:57 PM

the old times please a look
good

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01-01-2014, 03:28 PM	#6
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	It's an early 1950s version of the Onze Légère (Light 15 in Britain) Traction Avant. This is a French-built version of the smaller-bodied 4-cylinder model. The right-hand drive models assembled in the UK had a higher standard of interior fittings than the French ones. The Algerian climate has actually kept this one in reasonably sound bodily condition (they're one of the first examples of chassisless construction, so rust can be an issue, but there's no visible sag between the doors, where it first appears). There's a whole minor industry devoted to restoring these cars, principally in the UK and Holland. The owner would no doubt be pleased to sell it to a restorer. Edit: that third photo caused me to look a bit closer. I now think it's the larger-bodied Onze Normale (Big 15), but I don't believe it's the six-cylinder version, as the gearbox is visible through the radiator grille, and it looks to be too small for the six. As you might gather, I've had a number if these cars in the past. Last edited by RobA_Oz; 01-02-2014 at 12:36 PM.

01-02-2014, 04:07 AM	#8
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick. Greetings Last edited by Schraubstock; 11-01-2014 at 04:20 PM.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	That car has seen better days, for sure.

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Hippone Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Some where in time !! Posts: 693 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK That car has seen better days, for sure. Definitely

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Is that an old Citroen....Traction Avant ?

01-01-2014, 03:11 PM	#5
Hippone Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Some where in time !! Posts: 693 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 Is that an old Citroen....Traction Avant ? Yes I think so the famous Citroen traction avant 15/6, which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1934 to 1957. #3 -

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Hippone Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Some where in time !! Posts: 693 Original Poster	RobA_Oz thank you for these clarifications and thank you for your visit

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imaspy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	wow, they're beautiful reminds me of the remnants of cars in cuba before the revolution!

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Cool! Great photo opt!

01-02-2014, 12:29 PM	#11
Hippone Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Some where in time !! Posts: 693 Original Poster	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick. Greetings Hi Thank you for this great contribution, The car is in perfect condition

01-02-2014, 01:38 PM	#12
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick. Greetings A great photo. This old Traction Avant looks to be restored very well....also looks very comfortable.

02-10-2014, 06:46 PM	#13
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by Schraubstock Hi The French left a lot of those behind in Vietnam and even now they are being used everyday and a lot of them are in good nick. Greetings The tail light assemblies look just like the ones used on the Volkswagen Beetle.

02-10-2014, 08:53 PM	#14
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The tail light assemblies look just like the ones used on the Volkswagen Beetle. You may well be right. There are a few bits that don't belong.

02-10-2014, 10:57 PM	#15
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	the old times please a look good

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