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May/June 2008
 

TRACTIONS FOR SALE - TRACTIONS WANTED

SPARE PARTS FOR SALE - SPARE PARTS WANTED - MISCELLANEOUS

 

FRAUD WARNING

 

TRACTIONS FOR SALE

 

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Unique opportunity:  In 2009 Citroen FWD will be 75 years old. I have for sale a RHD 7A assembled at Brook Green Hammersmith with original October 1934 registration number. One of six bodies sent from Paris to Citroen UK and possibly the Motor Show car of that year. The bodywork has been done, many new and used parts. Essentially requires assembly to complete a very interesting and special survivor.  More details available from Bryn Hughes Tel: 01234 840467 or e-mail bryndhughes@yahoo.co.uk

 

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1936 Slough built Light 12. Immaculate, green over black. Sunroof. Full tan leather interior, including door panels. Wilton carpets. West of England cloth headlining. 11000 miles since “body off” comprehensive and exhaustive rebuild. Original  reg. number. This car has been rebuilt to the highest standard, (probably better than when new!) and is the oldest Slough car still running regularly. I am the second owner, and I have the original buff logbook from the first.  Don’t worry, I still have a Traction, or two….The car is on offer at a fraction of what it cost, for £13,500. Tim Walker 01628 628156, or timgwalker@btinternet.com

 

 

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1939 11BL Paris-built with several Belgian parts.   Carrosserie, motor and mechanics are in good condition. Excellent chrome work.  New tires and wheels (Lambert Nivelles), brakes and drive shafts.  Ready to drive and use (without work).  colour: pale blue. Price to be negotiated. Contact Walter Callens, Tel:0032475479302 email waltercallens@telenet.be

 

 

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1952 Slough Built LIGHT 15   RHD; 88,000 recorded miles; Black; Big Boot model; Bodywork good and solid, one or two minor blemishes; brightwork mostly pitted / needs re-chroming; interior needs work - seats and headlining require refurbishing - carpets and woodwork good; Stainless steel exhaust system; Regularly serviced; Engine has undergone partial rebuild two years (1,500 miles) ago - new timing chain - lead-free head - stainless steel head tube - new exhaust manifold - reconditioned dynamo; Recent new brake hoses; Brand new wiring loom just fitted; Some service history; Will be recomissioned for the road with new MoT prior to sale. Tel: 0208 330 2654 or 07904 021440 (Robin)

 

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1955 Paris built Familiale LHD,  fitted with 11D engine and 123 ignition, good runner but needs some attention to  slight body damage. £6500 ono. Contact Alex on 07961001702 or email  yeats_alex@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

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1956 Normale: in beige and ivory, re-trimmed, rebuilt engine, first class body never welded, all door shuts are spot on, good tyres all round, lovely to drive, very light on the steering. Sold with full 12 months MOT. £8,000 ono. Can be seen in Nottingham. Please contact Mick Holmes on 0115 9118218

 

 

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1937 Rosalie LHD, Maroon and Black. Mechanically sound, very reliable. body needs TLC. Used for weddings and shows, attended Classic Car Show NEC 2006. Sale due to ill health. £7000 Genuine enquires only please to Ray Barnett on 02380898977.

 

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Light 15: approximately 1949, very rusty, for spares only.  Several spare engines and other parts also very rusty.  Offers around £300 for the lot.  Ring Mr Dennis Warden on 01926 613154

 

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1954 Citroen Light 15 - £12,875  Outstanding example in fully rebuilt condition with the advantage of full ID/DS engine & four speed gearbox and Roger William’s driveshafts.  Immaculate Cream coachwork and red leather upholstery.  Cruises in mid 70’s at 30+ mpg.  All enquiries please phone Alan Smith on 0117 924 9821 (Bristol)

 

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Type 23 Flat bed truck for restoration. 1911cc, complete and fairly solid.  Interesting second world war history.  £3,000 or haggle. For full details call 01872 863233 or email les@weal.plus.com

 

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TRACTIONS WANTED

 

WANTED - Light 15.  New TOC  member is looking for a Slough-built post-war Lt 15, preferably with large boot and sun roof.  Must be a runner and in reasonable condition.  Target price around £5k.  Please contact Tony on 01543 473099 or email aharrisyoxall@hotmail.com

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TRACTION LITERATURE WANTED: Do you have any Traction Literature that can be shared via the website?

We have collected a number of Advertisements, Brochures, Articles and Parts Catalogues which can be found here. If you have any items that you would like to share with other Traction owners, please contact the webmaster or follow the guidelines here.

 

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SPARE PARTS FOR SALE

 

 

Difficult starting after standing or when hot? Our simple addition to the fuel system overcomes these problems and saves bonnet up pump priming in the rain!  Easy to fit.  Many satisfied customers.  Send £15 (includes P&P) to: David Boyd, Tanglewood, 114 The Ridgeway, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcs.  B96 6NA. Tel 01527 894599

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For Sale: Pirelli and Michelin Classic tyres for your Citroen. Buy direct from the wholesalers at unbeatable prices! Remember to mention you're a TOC member when calling. Tel: 01590 612261 or visit www.vintagetyres.com

 

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Overhauling your cylinder head? Cooling problems? Stainless steel (316) water tube for the Traction cylinder head.  422mm x 20mm O/D x 2mm wall. Predrilled and ready to fit.  £20 plus postage.  Telephone Steve: 020 8532 0813

 

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For Sale: Early 7 series spare wheel cover. Offers please. Dennis Hewitt email: denhewitt@f1550.fsnet.co.uk. Tel no: 0044 (0) 1934 834 27

 

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For Sale: Pair of very good Normal/Big 15 drive shafts + cardens. Please call Tom Evans on  01603 628668 (H) or 0780 833 5123 (M) or email tiger.tom@zen.co.uk 

 

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Tyres: Michelin and Pirelli 165R400, 185R400, 130/140x40, 150/160x40 and 135x45 all Michelin.  Please call Dougal at Longstone Tyres on 01302 711123 or email sales@longstonetyres.co.uk

 

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SPARE PARTS WANTED

 

Wanted: 12 volt starter motor wanted. Please call Dennis Hewitt on 01934 834274 or email denhewitt@f1550.fsnet.co.uk

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Wanted: Steering wheel boss for 1950's Slough Car (2 spoke wheel) and Big Boot catch mechanism or Big Boot lid complete. Please call Tom Evans on 01603 628668 (H) or 07808335123 (M) or email tiger.tom@zen.co.uk

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Wanted: Good rocker cover and oil filler cap for my perfo engine.  Please call John Barnes on 01788 832807 or email mjohn.barnes@btinternet.com

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MISCELLANEOUS

 

TRACTION LITERATURE WANTED: Do you have any Traction Literature that can be shared via the website?

We have a collection of Advertisements, Brochures, Articles and Parts Catalogues which can be found here. If you have any items that you would like to share with other Traction owners, please contact the webmaster or follow the guidelines here.

 

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Excellent B&B and Self-contained Self catering in idyllic farmhouse in pretty hamlet in Poitou-Charente (second sunniest region in France).  Bring your Traction or simply visit mine!  Poitiers 40 mins and La Rochelle 1 hour with cheap Ryanair flights.  Well behaved children and dogs welcome.  Stabling and garaging also available.  Double, twin & single B&B rooms from €25pppn. Breakfast from organic home produce, continental or full English.  Vegetarian option available.  Self catering sleeping up to 6.  Also expert bi-lingual house-hunting assistance offered in this wonderful region.  Just let me know your requirements in advance and I can arrange viewings and accompany you if required.  For further details email:  carla.perry@wanadoo.fr or call 00 33 549 27 91 82

 

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Family Gite and B&B in the heart of the Loire Valley with large private swimming pool.  Sleeps 6 + cot, fully equipped including dishwasher, large fridge/ freezer, washing machine, satellite television and central heating for the colder months.  The Gite is detached with its own garden set within 40 acres of rolling meadows, ancient woodland and stream (river Layon). On-site horse and pony riding and bike hire.  Give your Traction a holiday, and join us with fellow enthusiasts in one of the local vintage car rallies.  Puy Notre Dame holds its annual vintage classic car race (mini Monte Carlo) in July.  Take advantage of our out-of-season special rates for short or long stays, self catering, B&B, and bargain breaks for couples.  More details at www.La-Perriere.com or contact Peter & Simone Ellis-Allen LaGrandPerriere@aol.com 
Tel. no. 00 33 241 50
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Vintage Luggage: to compliment your Traction. Classic full leather suitcases available.  For details email select2@btinternet.com or phone 01527 854553

 

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DVD of Annual Traction Rally, August 2007, Hollycombe Steam Fair. No music, no commentary, just the glorious sight and sound of classic Tractions. List of participating cars. £5.99 each, including postage.

Tel: 07867 971110 or email: nicholasyeomans7@hotmail.com

 

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WARNING

 

Please be aware that there are people out there in "Dodgey City" (aka "the Internet) who have devised interesting ways of getting their hands on your money. The most popular of these with "Classified Ads" is to overpay by cheque (i.e. send you a cheque for more than the value of the goods being purchased) and requesting that you forward the difference to a 3rd party..........

 

ITS A SCAM!

 

Advertisers are requested to maintain vigilance when dealing with responses to advertisements and familiarise themselves with the methods of  "phishing" and "Cash-back" fraud attempts which are being carried out on advertisers.

 

For more information on these and other Internet "Scams" see the following Links:

www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/section/cashback_fraud.htm

www.carcrimeawareness.co.uk

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