Citroën Traction Avant 7C Berline

Citroën Traction Avant 7C Berline

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally honest and highly original pre-war Citroën Traction Avant.

This 7C Berline was sold new in Finland in 1939 and has remained in Finland throughout its life. Most remarkably, it has been in the hands of the same enthusiast owner for the last 56 years. Sadly, the owner has recently passed away, and the car is now being offered for sale from his collection.

The car is registered as a Finnish Museum Vehicle and has been carefully maintained, regularly inspected, and always stored in a warm garage. It remains a wonderfully original survivor rather than an over-restored example.

Vehicle Details

• Year: 1939
• Model: Citroën Traction Avant 7C Berline
• Chassis Number: 210239
• Engine: 1,630 cc 4-cylinder petrol
• Transmission: 3-speed manual
• Mileage: 40,256 km indicated
• Finnish Museum Vehicle registration
• Sold new in Finland
• Same owner since approximately 1969

Mechanical

The engine starts easily and the car drives.

The last Finnish inspection was completed on 17.05.2022 at 40,255 km and the odometer now reads 40,256 km, meaning the car has covered only 1 km in over four years.

As with any historic vehicle that has seen little recent use, it should be serviced and checked over before undertaking regular road use. Any recommissioning required is expected to be due to lack of use rather than known defects.

Bodywork

The body presents extremely well with lovely age-related patina.

• Rust-free structure
• No evidence of significant corrosion
• Only minor signs of historic repairs
• Excellent panel integrity
• Original-style appearance throughout
• The military-green paint may not be the original factory colour, but it suits the car and appears to be an older restoration rather than a recent repaint.

Paint thickness measurements suggest older paintwork rather than recent restoration, which complements the car’s honest character.

Chassis & Underbody

One of the strongest aspects of this car.

• Rust-free chassis
• Rust-free floors
• Appears to retain original floor structure
• No obvious evidence of previous welding repairs
• Clean and remarkably well-preserved underside

Finding a pre-war Traction Avant with such an honest underbody is becoming increasingly difficult.

Interior

The interior is complete and in very good condition for its age.

• Dashboard retains original character
• Original instrumentation present
• Seats currently protected by fitted covers
• It appears to be an older re-trim done for usability rather than concours originality.
• Headlining intact
• Original style controls and fittings throughout

History

Included with the car are Finnish registration and museum vehicle documents confirming:

• Chassis number 210239
• 1939 manufacture year
• Museum vehicle status
• Long-term documented ownership history

This is not a recently imported vehicle but a genuine Finnish-market Traction Avant with known ownership and provenance.

Summary

An honest, highly original and very usable pre-war Citroën Traction Avant with exceptional long-term ownership history.

Ideal for preservation, touring, classic rallies, or inclusion in a serious collection of pre-war European automobiles.

Cars with this level of originality, documented history, rust-free structure, and over half a century of continuous ownership rarely come to market.

Message from Koskin Import

Just let me know if you need any more information or photos.

Worldwide transportation is available for this Citroën Traction Avant 7C Berline

Please know that I will help you in every way possible with the purchase. I have good contacts for shipping the vehicle all over the world. If you would like to come and view the vehicle before purchasing that would be great but if it isn’t possible to come and view, I will do my best to give you as much information and as many photos as you require.

I purchase vehicles from foreign countries, so I know exactly the situation you are in.

Regards
Jason Holland
Koskin Import Ltd
www.koskinimport.com

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