Photo by Jonathan Sharp
The Remarkable Story and Saga of André Citroën and his
Breakthrough Traction-Avant
By Philippe H. Defechereux © 2017
Traction-Avant-Guarde!
Following our introductory piece about André Citroën and the first two years of his remarkable Traction-Avant (1934-1935), now is the perfect time to examine and wonder at the car’s thoroughly revolutionary character. In this article, we’ll list all the existing or innovative technologies Citroën and his team brilliantly and harmoniously brought together in order to create what can only be called “the first modern mass-produced automobile.”