Due to differences
in the calculation of fiscal
horsepower, the cars were given different names.
the 7CV
became the Light Twelve or Super
Modern Twelve
the 11CV
became the Light Fifteen or in long wheelbase version the Big
Fifteen and the 11CV Familiale became the Family Fifteen
and the 15CV
became the Six Cylinder
or Big
Six
The
British Tractions differed from their French contemporaries, not only
in name and right hand drive steering but also in terms of finish, 12
volt Lucas electrical system, Smiths instruments, wooden dashboards,
Connolly leather interiors, chromed grills and a choice of colours
other than black.
`Ces gens-là ne
font rien comme tout le monde'
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