1937 Citroen 7CV Berline

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1937 Citroën 7CV, a key member of the pioneering Traction Avant (front-wheel drive) series, stood among the most innovative automobiles of its time. First introduced in 1934, the 7CV was one of the earliest mass‑produced cars to combine front‑wheel drive, unitary welded construction, fully independent suspension, and hydraulic brakes—an engineering package designed by André Lefèbvre that set new standards for safety, handling, and rigidity. By 1937, Citroën had strengthened the model’s mechanical durability, refining its engine, driveline components, and overall reliability after early production challenges.

Powered by a 1.3‑liter four‑cylinder overhead‑valve engine with wet liners, the 7CV delivered efficient and predictable performance ideally suited to France’s expanding road network. Its advanced chassis provided road manners far superior to most contemporaries. Offered in several body styles—berline, faux cabriolet, and familial—the model also featured a distinctive low‑slung profile.

Although later overshadowed by the larger 11CV and 15CV, the 7CV established the Traction Avant’s reputation and represents a revolutionary moment in automotive history, reflecting André Citroën’s relentless commitment to modern, forward‑thinking design.

Finished in midnight blue with black fenders, this 1937 Citroen 7CV Berline is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is offered with a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum

• The first large‑scale use of unibody construction

• 1.3L overhead‑valve 4-cylinder engine with manual transmission

• Front‑wheel drive

Factory Equipment

• Unit (monocoque) body construction

• Fully independent suspension

• Hydraulic brakes

• Finished in midnight blue with black fenders

• Painted disc wheels

• Fold-out windshield

• Wool carpeting

• Ribbed wool seat upholstery

• Original headliner

• Rear-mounted spare tire with metal cover

• Dual side view mirrors

Servicing & Documentation

• This 1937 Citroen 7CV Berline has been maintained by the museum’s dedicated restoration team to ensure it remains clean and “road ready.”

• Michelin radial tires

Known lmperfections

• Extra holes drilled in glovebox door

• Original plating on windshield frame pitted

• Moth holes in headliner

Ownership History

This 1937 Citroen 7CV Berline is offered from the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 Email: dgould@hagerty.com