Voiture miniature Citroën Traction faux-cabriolet 7C black - Town gas from 1937 (plexi box)

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.

Features of the miniature

• Model: Traction Avant faux-cabriolet 7C
• Brand: Citroën
• Year: 1937
• Scale: 1/43
• Color: Black
• Protective casing included: Yes

The revolutionary model of 1937

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.

Citroën in 1937: Industrial Boldness

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.