Quéven: Sunday, admire the Citroën traction in front of the town hall

On Sunday in Quéven, the horizon is ablaze under the old-fashioned charm of vintage cars that simply refuse, not at all, to retire. Oh, those Citroën Tractions! Those ancient creatures from a time when cars were valued more for their elegance than their reliability. Imagine a gathering as unexpected as a clever convertible in a rainstorm, terribly British and terribly beautiful.

An unforgettable gathering of vintage locals

We must admit, nothing captivates more than the sight of these noble machines rolling gracefully in front of the town hall. The association La Traction Universelle has promised eleven vehicles from 1938 to 1957, but let’s be honest, these cars are more temperamental than a rebellious teenager. Two of them, apparently enjoying a lazy morning, have decided to stay in the garage. But let’s not worry, there will still be a green convertible from 1938, a true rare piece among the few existing 219 examples, and a family car from 1955, perfect for touring Brittany with the mother-in-law.

The beautiful story of the Tractions

The Traction Avant is somewhat like the dinosaur of modern times, a blend of bygone charm and rudimentary technology that attracts enthusiasts like flies. Produced from 1934 to 1957, it boasts having seen the birth of no less than 759 111 units of various models. The rear bench seat is removable, an innovation that allowed this grandfather's car to transform into a utility vehicle during the week, before reverting to its role as a family transport on weekends. What more could one ask? A car capable of carrying both the golf suitcase and the handbag that holds a lifetime's secrets!

Smiles through anecdotes

A certain Christian Raud, from Plouhinec, could easily play the role of a Breton James Bond with his 1955 commercial Traction 11. An engine of 1911 cm3 with 60 horsepower is ready to gallop at the breathtaking speed of 122 km/h, a true racer! Who would have thought the disparity between Citroën and a small Ford or Renault could offer such performance? In these times when automotive technology seems predictable by the size of the logo and the color of the speakers, these old ladies remain a tribute to a bygone era when simply starting a motor was already an adventure.

A steadfast passion for automobiles

For those who love to build bridges between the past and the present, this event is a treasure. It’s a festival of nostalgia where every open hood reveals not only venerable engines but also stories that could make a stone weep. Over the years, Volkswagen, Peugeot, and even the purists of BMW and Mercedes-Benz have always been charmed by the Tractions, proving that respect for mechanics of yesteryear transcends epochs.

The celebration is not the sole domain of modernity, and nothing compares to the comforting purr of an old engine rekindling memories as precious as audio cassettes of Led Zeppelin. But, at the end of the day, doesn’t it all boil down to a fundamental challenge: to drive with class, at a time when even Tesla is considering replicating these works of art on four wheels?

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