KM: 39 834 Kms
YEAR: 07/1952
COLOUR: Noir AC 200
MODEL:
The body shell and wheelbase are identical to the Traction 11B, the name 15/6 comes from a 15 cm longer bonnet to accommodate the straight six engine. Motor turns right round, this was available from 1947, thanks to a new gearbox, recognisable from an oval badge 15/6 and swan wing fins on the crank handle opening.
2,867 cc, 77 Ch (75 bhp) at 3,800 rpm. 130 km/hr. Hydraulic drum brakes.
From June 1950, the 15/6 can be easily identified thanks to larger straight bumpers and ventilation flaps on the grille.
The models from summer 1952 are particularly sought after, as they have several aesthetic improvements just before the unloved large boot is introduced:
- May 52: New dashboard.
- May/june52: Indicators. New grey velour upholstery.
- June 52: The windscreen wipers are placed at the base of the windscreen.
- First week of July 1952: The interior trim is brighter (light grey).
Total production: 44,691.
Price at the time: 859,920 old Francs
HISTORY:
In the fifties a masonry contractor wanted to buy a 2CV. At the time, he had to wait at least 2 years to get it. But the garage Minodier of Valence suggested to get it immediately if he bought a 15/6 at the same time.
I discovered this 15/6 in 2006 at the house of an elderly collector. He had bought it as the second owner in 1973. It was ideally stored in the darkness of a sawmill. At that time, I was more interested in his 2CV Sahara, in exceptional original condition. The deal was never struck over the following 10 years, and I saw the car leave for the USA in 2016 after being sold in an famous auction in Paris. By way of compensation, the owner sold me the 15/6, also rare to find in original condition with such a low mileage.