Interesting Facts About the Citroën Traction Avant 11
The Citroën Traction Avant 11 debuted in August 1934 as the 11 A, just a month after the 7 S. Produced from 1934 until 1957, the model became a technical revolution and a milestone in automotive history.
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First 11 A Model Launched in 1934
The very first 11 was named the 11 A and hit the market in August 1934, sharing the 1,910 cm³ engine (78 mm bore × 100 mm stroke) with the earlier 7 S.
World War II Production Pause and Slow Post‑War Restart
Production in 1941 stopped in November, meaning that year's output covers only 11 months. After the war, manufacturing resumed in 1945 but did so only slowly for the 11 series.
Rare 1956 11 B Variant and Later Roadster Influence
A 1956 Citroën Traction Avant 11 B is considered one of the most innovative examples of the line. Additionally, the 1938 roadster version of the larger 11 CV model inspired the Renard et Bec recreation of the Traction Avant.
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