Rosalie "series B" (RAVI).
Classic Car Catalogue
Citroën 1934
| 8 CV | - discontinued |
| 10 CV | - discontinued |
| 15 CV | - discontinued |
| 7 | - new model in April |
| 11 | - new model in October |
| 22 | - new model in October |
France 
January: the entire 'Rosalie' range got "Nouvel Habillage" (New Dressing), made of new wings, inclined grille, shell headlights and curved bumpers.
March 23rd: The first, unofficial presentation of the all-new 7 "traction avant".
April 18th: Launch of the 7 Traction Avant at the Place de l'Europe. Production began the next day. By end of April production goes from 100 to 200 per day. First delivery on May 3rd.
May: The 8, 10 and 15 CV gained an independent front suspension with torsion bars but this "series B" was only produced for four months; 8.500 cars of this type were made.
September: 8, 10 and 15 CV discontinued.
October: 11 CV and 22 CV with the V-8 engine launched at the Paris Show.
December 21: the Commercial Court of Paris announced the liquidation of the Citroën company, which passed under control of the Michelin, its main creditors. They immediately made two important decisions: to continue manufacture of the Traction, and to put the old rear-wheel drive series back into production.
March 23rd: The first, unofficial presentation of the all-new 7 "traction avant".
April 18th: Launch of the 7 Traction Avant at the Place de l'Europe. Production began the next day. By end of April production goes from 100 to 200 per day. First delivery on May 3rd.
May: The 8, 10 and 15 CV gained an independent front suspension with torsion bars but this "series B" was only produced for four months; 8.500 cars of this type were made.
September: 8, 10 and 15 CV discontinued.
October: 11 CV and 22 CV with the V-8 engine launched at the Paris Show.
December 21: the Commercial Court of Paris announced the liquidation of the Citroën company, which passed under control of the Michelin, its main creditors. They immediately made two important decisions: to continue manufacture of the Traction, and to put the old rear-wheel drive series back into production.
Premiera nowego modelu "traction" odbyła się 18 kwietnia. W maju wypuszczono 7 A, ale utrzymał się on w produkcji tylko przez miesiąc. Już w czerwcu zastąpiły go 7 B i 7 Sport, ale ich żywot też był krótki. 7 B powstawał do października a 7 S do września. Pod koniec października wprowadzono 11 A i nieco mniejszy 11 A Légére. Mają one charakterystyczne, okrągłe kratki na przednich błotnikach, za którymi kryją się sygnały dźwiękowe. Tak częste zmiany spowodowane są zbyt pospiesznym rozpoczęciem sprzedaży nie w pełni jeszcze przygotowanej i sprawdzonej konstrukcji.
Prototypy 22 CV "Super Traction" zostały przedstawione na salonie w Paryżu. Przygotowano wszelkie materiały reklamowe i promocyjne.
Dotychczasowe modele 8, 10 i 15 Rosalie zostały restylizowane w styczniu, otrzymując pochylone atrapy i wygięte zderzaki. Wiosną pojawiła się krótka seria "B" z niezależnym przednim zawieszeniem. Powstało zaledwie 8.500 sztuk, zanim model ten zotał zastąpiony przez przednionapędowy 11 CV.
W grudniu Citroen został przejęty przez swego największego wierzyciela, firmę Michelin, który natychmiast podjął decyzję o kontynowaniu produkcji 'Rosalie'.
Prototypy 22 CV "Super Traction" zostały przedstawione na salonie w Paryżu. Przygotowano wszelkie materiały reklamowe i promocyjne.
Dotychczasowe modele 8, 10 i 15 Rosalie zostały restylizowane w styczniu, otrzymując pochylone atrapy i wygięte zderzaki. Wiosną pojawiła się krótka seria "B" z niezależnym przednim zawieszeniem. Powstało zaledwie 8.500 sztuk, zanim model ten zotał zastąpiony przez przednionapędowy 11 CV.
W grudniu Citroen został przejęty przez swego największego wierzyciela, firmę Michelin, który natychmiast podjął decyzję o kontynowaniu produkcji 'Rosalie'.
The 7 on the production line, together with the Rosalie in April.
With the appearance of the "Nouvel Habillage" in January the range was revised. Number of versions reduced from 68 to 64 by removing four 15 CV: coupé conduite intérieure and berline Grand Luxe, conduite intérieure and familiale Luxe (only Grand Luxe remains). All models were discontinued in September, except utility commerciale which adopted the new over-head valve engines from the 7 and 11, and become 7 UA ( 1,628 cc, 9 CV tax) and 11 UA (1911 cc, 11 CV tax) models.
Citroën 8 CV berline
Citroën 8 CV commercial
Citroën 15 CV berline Légère
Citroën 15 CV conduite intérieure
Citroën Rosalie 15 CV coach Grand Luxe
Citroën Rosalie 15 CV coach decapotable Grand Luxe
Citroën 15 CV familiale
British built Rosalie for Australian market.
British built Ten (8CV) for Australia.
10 A berline built in Germany look the same as '33 models.
Another German – 15 AL cabriolet by Papler.
Cabriolet by Papler at Berlin Motor Show, 8-18 March.
A British 'Light Ten' (10 Légère) by Ranelagh.
None of the techniques used on the Traction is really new, but it is their combination in a single, mass production car that makes the car revolutionary ... First of all, the all steel, fully welded, self-supporting body: the idea was first pioneered by the Lancia Lambda launched in 1922, also studied by the American Budd company, from which Citroën had acquired the license. Second: the adaptation of front-wheel drive, then, the low, sweeping shapes outlined by Bertoni, low centre of gravity, thanks to elimination of the transmission tunnel. Next, the independent front suspension on torsion bars, giving marvellous road handling. The hydraulic brakes, the over-head valve engine with water pump cooling circuit, replaceable, wet cylinder liners, the semi-independent rear suspension...
Unfortunately, the first cars suffers teething problems. The revolutionary automatic transmission proved to be incapable of operating elsewhere than on flat ground. It had to be abandoned and replaced with a traditional box, prepared in only 15 days! A record ... but also a source of innumerable troubles on the first models ... Among many others, the difficulties with transmission joints and hydraulic brakes fitted for the first time in mass production.
Unfortunately, the first cars suffers teething problems. The revolutionary automatic transmission proved to be incapable of operating elsewhere than on flat ground. It had to be abandoned and replaced with a traditional box, prepared in only 15 days! A record ... but also a source of innumerable troubles on the first models ... Among many others, the difficulties with transmission joints and hydraulic brakes fitted for the first time in mass production.
Traction Avant na salonie w Paryżu w październiku występuje już w 12 wersjach. Po lewej stoi ośmiocylindrowy 22 CV, którego łatwo rozpoznać po podwójnych zderzakach i reflektorach wbudowanych w błotniki.
Trzy modele Citroëna.
Demonstracja wytrzymałości samonośnego nadwozia.
A spectacular demonstration in a quarry in the north of Paris in May. A “7” was launched into the air at a speed of 30 km / h from the top of a seven-meter cliff. The car dropped, bounced, fell on the roof and ended up on its wheels with only minor damage. The engine still ran and the doors open or close normally and the car just drove-off. The same experiment with three cars from the competition ended miserably.
A spectacular demonstration in a quarry in the north of Paris in May. A “7” was launched into the air at a speed of 30 km / h from the top of a seven-meter cliff. The car dropped, bounced, fell on the roof and ended up on its wheels with only minor damage. The engine still ran and the doors open or close normally and the car just drove-off. The same experiment with three cars from the competition ended miserably.
Brussels Motor Show in November.
Tak mają wyglądać salony sprzedaży Citroëna.
Monocque shell.
Front suspension and drive shaft in its initial form.
Rear suspension.
The 7A was only produced from May until June. It had 1.3-litre engine, a single wiper and fabric roof. 7,000 copies made.
The 7B and 7 Sport came in June with an all steel roof (gradually from July) and two vacuum-operated wipers.
Also from June a roadster and a coupé called 'faux-cabriolet', initially 2-seat, later 2+2.
7B - 15,620 units until the end of September (all three bodies).
7 Sport - 1,500 copies (all three bodies).
In October the 7 Sport become the 11 Légère.
In November a new system called Pausodyne replaced the "Moteur Flottant" (Floating Engine).
7C in December. Horns moved behind small, round grids.
The 7B and 7 Sport came in June with an all steel roof (gradually from July) and two vacuum-operated wipers.
Also from June a roadster and a coupé called 'faux-cabriolet', initially 2-seat, later 2+2.
7B - 15,620 units until the end of September (all three bodies).
7 Sport - 1,500 copies (all three bodies).
In October the 7 Sport become the 11 Légère.
In November a new system called Pausodyne replaced the "Moteur Flottant" (Floating Engine).
7C in December. Horns moved behind small, round grids.
The very first Citroën 7 with a single wiper and fabric roof top.
Citroën 7 A
Citroën 7 B
Citroën 7A
Citroën 7A
Citroën 7A
Citroën 7A
7B berline
Nietypowa, samonośna konstrukcja "Traction Avant".
7 faux-cabriolet 'Concours d'Élégance' special edition with different hubcaps and wings painted the same colour as the rest of the body.
Citroën 11 cabriolet
Jacqueline Citroën - constructor's daughter - presents this pretty 7 roadster fitted with special horns and hubcaps at Concours d'Élégance de Deauville.
7 roadster
Citroën 7B berline, coupé and faux-cabriolet
Citroën 7B berline
The 11 CV Légère replaced the 7 Sport on the production line in November. Externally it is identical to the 7 but its engine has the same stroke and larger bore. Conduite intérieure, familiale and taxi models have 6 windows. Coupé de ville is a berline with separation. The Normale and Longue are not only longer but also 12 cm wider.
Citroën 11 CV z charakterystycznymi kratkami na błotnikach.
11 CV berline Légère
11 CV faux-cabriolet
11 CV familiale
The 22 CV appeared at the Paris Motor Show in October in cabriolet, berline and familiale versions. Due to insufficient space the coupé called 'faux-cabriolet' was displayed at Citroen facilities at place de l'Europe. The impressive V-8 engine was presented on a special base and can be seen under the bonnet of the convertible.
Prepared in such a hurry, this range is not ready for production yet.
Prepared in such a hurry, this range is not ready for production yet.
22 CV Berline
Citroën 22 CV
Citroën 22 CV cabriolet
22 CV faux-cabriolet
Rallies:
| Event: | Entered: | Raced: | Finished: | Best results: | ||||
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6 | ? | 3 |
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Lecot / Penaud | T45 (bus) | 98th |
François Lecot
and Maurice Penaud departed from Paris on Wednesday June 27 on board of one the first examples of the new 7, to complete the tour of France and Belgium, i.e. 5,007 kilometres at an average speed of 65 km / h, and joined the following Saturday Place de l'Opéra where André Citroën (whom we see here surrounded by the two brave pilots) came in person to welcome them and congratulate them.
The Rosalie VI piloted by the team of César Marchand soared on the Montlhéry circut on April 7, 1934, and finished two days later after having broken several international records, in particular that of the 3,000 kilometres at nearly 160 km / h on average. The car, nicknamed "Special Yacco", was a 15 CV 6-cylinder with a special, single-seater body.
From July 17 to 23, a 7 faux-cabriolet nicknamed Rosalie V managed to break five international records of its category. The lightened car was driven by César Marchand and his team; as before, Yacco helped to organize this run.
François Lecot with André Citroën after completing 5,400 kilometres Paris-Moscow-Paris marathon in October.