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The Traction Avant cars were built in Slough in Britain

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'

Citroën Light Twelve

Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve
Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve

The Light Twelve was presented at the Motor Show held at Olympia in London in November 1934 and was available as the Light Twelve saloon, fixed head coupé and Roadster.

Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve
Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve, Light Fifteen, Big Fifteen

Citroën Six Cylinder or Big Six

Right scheduled for launch in 1940 British motorists would have to wait until after the war for the British-built six cylinder (click image for large version) although some 50 examples were built in 1940

Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve
Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve
Slough-built Citroën Light Twelve
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Left and below the British-built RHD Traction was launched at the 1934 London Motor Show

At the 1935 London Motor Show, the Sports 12 and the Super Modern Fifteen (or Light Fifteen)Big Fifteen and Family Fifteen below were shown.

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Above Big Fifteen
Below Six Cylinder

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