When the decision was made in early 1933 to replace the Citroën 8, 10, and 15, which had been introduced in October 1932, André Citroën aimed to make a bold statement and outmaneuver the competition by launching a truly revolutionary car. The Traction Avant was born and would go on to revolutionize the automobile. Ninety years later, a very rare example has resurfaced.
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When the decision was made in early 1933 to replace the Citroën 8, 10, and 15, which had been introduced in October 1932, André Citroën aimed to make a bold statement and outmaneuver the competition by launching a truly revolutionary car. The Traction Avant was born and would go on to revolutionize the automobile. Ninety years later, a very rare example has resurfaced.