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Citroen Traction Avant I (7/11/15) gallery (1934–1957)

A revolutionary car with a unibody construction and front-wheel drive.

All photos 3 I (7/11/15) 3 1934–1957
citroen traction avant pic #71742 1600 x 1200 59 Traction Avant 11B Cabrio — 1938
citroen traction avant pic #71741 1600 x 1200 59 Traction Avant 11B Cabrio — 1938
citroen traction avant pic #71740 1600 x 1200 61 Traction Avant 11B Cabrio — 1938

The Traction Avant was a true breakthrough in automotive engineering, introducing mass-produced front-wheel drive and an all-steel unibody. Thanks to its low center of gravity and independent front suspension, the car featured outstanding handling for its time, making it a benchmark in its class for many years.