Solido Citroën Traction 11CV 1937 Black 1:18 Model

Solido Citroën Traction 11CV 1937 Black 1:18 Model

The Citroën Traction Avant is no ordinary automobile – it is a milestone of automotive history. As the first mass-produced vehicle with front-wheel drive, a unitary (monocoque) body and hydraulic brakes, it revolutionised car manufacturing in 1934 and set standards that lasted for decades. The 11CV version of 1937 in elegant black embodies the spirit of French automotive design of the pre-war era – timeless, elegant and technically far ahead of its time. Solido brings this classic to market as a high-quality 1:18 collector's model with impressive attention to detail.

Model features

• True-to-original interior: The authentic cockpit of the Traction Avant has been reproduced with the highest precision.
• Detailed engine bay: The characteristic front engine of the 11CV is reproduced true to the original.
• Steerable front wheels: Authentic driving dynamics in model scale.
• Opening hood, doors and trunk: Maximum interactivity and attention to detail for discerning collectors.

Historical significance

• Citroën Traction Avant (1934–1957): The first mass-produced car with front-wheel drive and a unitary body – a quantum leap in automotive history.
• 11CV: The more powerful variant of the Traction Avant with a 1.9-litre four-cylinder engine – popular with the French police and gendarmerie service.
• Built in 1937: The pre-war era of the Traction Avant in its most elegant form.

Who is this model for?

This model is the first choice for Citroën enthusiasts, pre-war-car lovers and passionate collectors who want to immortalise one of the most important milestones of automotive history in their display cabinet.