Citroën Traction-Avant 15 six blue number 128 from 1951 - Sestrières rally (plexi box)
Scale: 1/43
Box cracked on the top (see photo)
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This Citroën Traction-Avant 15 Six from 1951 in its blue dress evokes one of the most glorious pages of French automotive history. This 1/43 scale miniature faithfully reproduces the model that participated in the Sestrières rally, attesting to the sporting spirit of this revolutionary sedan.
A true collector's item, this reproduction captures the essence of Citroën's innovation in the 1950s, when the brand with the chevrons dominated European roads with its cutting-edge technology.
The Traction-Avant 15 Six was launched in 1938 as the flagship of the Citroën range. Equipped with a 2.9-liter six-cylinder engine producing 77 horsepower, it represented the pinnacle of French automotive technology. Its elongated body of 4.45 meters and its wider track gave it remarkable presence on the roads of the time.
This model stood out for its exceptional performance for the era, capable of reaching 125 km/h, a remarkable speed in the 1950s. Its revolutionary handling, inherited from the front-wheel drive and independent suspensions, made it a formidable competitor on European rally courses.
The commercial success of the 15 Six remained confidential due to its high price, but it profoundly marked automotive history by contributing to the development of post-war road competitions.
In 1951, Citroën consolidated its reputation as a visionary manufacturer under the leadership of André Citroën and later the Michelin family. The brand with the chevrons focused on technical innovation to stand out from its European competitors, particularly with its revolutionary front-wheel drive that disrupted automotive codes.
The history of Citroën, founded in 1919 by André Citroën, is characterized by a constant quest for innovation. As early as the 1930s, the brand revolutionized the industry with the Traction Avant, the first mass-produced front-wheel drive car with a monocoque body. This technical audacity continued in the post-war years with models like the 15 Six, which foreshadowed future automotive revolutions from the brand.
The Sestrières rally of 1951 marked the entry of the Traction-Avant into the legend of Italian automotive competitions. This event, organized in the Piedmont Alps, attracted the best European drivers on particularly demanding mountain routes.
The Citroën Traction-Avant 15 Six proved to be a formidable weapon on these winding roads. Its front-wheel drive offered exceptional traction in tight corners, while its low center of gravity allowed it to navigate turns with remarkable precision. French drivers then discovered that their family sedan could compete with Italian sports cars on their own ground.
This participation in the Sestrières rally was part of a Citroën strategy to demonstrate the robustness and performance of its vehicles. The commitment to competition served as a real-world testing laboratory, allowing for improvements in the reliability and performance of production models.
1951 also marked the peak of the Traction Avant before the arrival of new generations. These European rallies provided an ideal platform for this revolutionary sedan, proving that French innovation could stand up against European sporting traditions.
This Traction-Avant 15 Six naturally finds its place in the world of Citroën miniatures, alongside other iconic models from the brand. It makes an ideal complement to the 2CV and DS to trace Citroën's technical evolution.
Enthusiast collectors of French cars will particularly appreciate this reference that reflects the golden age of the hexagonal automotive industry. It harmonizes perfectly with 1950s miniatures and admirably completes a collection dedicated to rally vehicles from this heroic era.
This miniature will appeal to both seasoned collectors and automotive history enthusiasts eager to own a piece of French post-war innovation.
Serge PINSON
12 November 2026
In addition to the fact that the 1/43 miniatures received are perfectly in line with the photographs and my expectations and are of great finesse, they arrived very quickly (I was even informed of the shipment) and very carefully packaged. Very satisfied, I placed a new order with Bernard Miniatures, a seller I recommend for their selection and reliability.
Christian Frassinetti
11 November 2026
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Herve
11 November 2026
Perfectly packaged product, arrived well and completely matches the description, I highly recommend! Thank you!
The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
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