Citroën Traction faux-cabriolet 7C black - Town gas from 1937 (plexi box)
Scale: 1/43rd
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This stunning 1937 Citroën Traction Avant faux-cabriolet 7C in black livery is an exceptional testament to French pre-war automotive innovation. This miniature faithfully reproduces one of the most elegant configurations of the revolutionary Traction, equipped with the town gas propulsion system that characterized this era of energy transition.
A true collectible piece, this replica captures all the sophistication and technical audacity that made the Traction Avant one of the most influential cars of the 20th century, marking a definitive break with the conventions of its time.
The Citroën Traction Avant, launched in 1934, radically revolutionized the global automotive industry. By 1937, the faux-cabriolet 7C represented the culmination of this technical revolution, combining the elegance of a convertible body with the robustness of a monocoque structure. This particular configuration, with its folding roof and flowing lines, embodies French refinement.
The town gas propulsion system equipping this model testifies to the ingenuity of the time in facing fuel supply constraints. This alternative technology, developed out of economic necessity, temporarily transformed the French and European automotive landscape.
With its 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine and revolutionary front transmission, the 7C faux-cabriolet set new standards in road handling and performance, influencing modern automotive architecture for years to come.
In 1937, Citroën was undergoing a period of industrial renaissance under the leadership of Pierre-Jules Boulanger. After the financial difficulties that led to the acquisition by Michelin in 1935, the brand with the chevrons regained its innovator status with the consolidation of the Traction Avant range.
This era marked the peak of the Citroën philosophy: democratizing the most advanced technical innovations. The Traction Avant, with its revolutionary solutions such as front-wheel drive, self-supporting bodywork, and independent suspension, embodies this vision of an automobile that is both accessible and technologically superior. André Citroën, although having handed over the reins, laid the foundation for a brand that continues to rethink the automobile fundamentally.
The adaptation of the Traction Avant to town gas in 1937 perfectly illustrates the adaptability of French engineering in the face of economic constraints. This solution, born from the need to reduce dependency on imported fuels, temporarily transformed thousands of vehicles into pioneers of alternative mobility.
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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
High-quality products, top-level shipping, we care about the customer in this house, I am more than satisfied with my purchases. There will be more...
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.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
Our model cars mainly come in 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 and 1:87 (HO) scale. The scale is always listed on the product page.
The smaller the second number, the bigger the model (e.g. 1:18 is larger than 1:43).
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