THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 57 • The 1955 Citroën 11BL (Traction Avant Légere) is a classic French saloon, part of a pioneering, avant-garde series (1934–1957) known for its revolutionary front-wheel drive, unitary body construction, and independent suspension • The 11BL features a 1.9-litre four-cylinder engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a lighter, narrower, more nimble body than the standard 11CV •Right-hand drive versions were built under licence in Slough and were known as ‘Light 15’ and ‘Big Fifteen’ • This French-built, left-hand drive example was first registered and used overseas before being imported to the UK in 1981. Appears to have been well restored at some point and acquired by its current owners in 2007 •Given the nickname Maigret (as many were) after the famous television detective series Maigret •Often finished in black, however, Cream really suits the car’s purposeful yet elegant styling •Supplied with paperwork from the current ownership including invoices and MOTs • This Citroën 11BL offers restored presentation and genuine character, appealing to those seeking an individual and engaging classic saloon Forming part of the Darby Collection. Well presented, French-built Traction Avant Légere (11BL). Seller Rating: 81 / 135 ««« Registration: RKP 391 Chassis No.: 658179 Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 189 1955 Citroën 11BL Traction Avant Légere • This particular 1937 model was bodied from new by Hooper as an ‘Enclosed Limousine’, finally bringing the poor old chauffeur in from the cold • There is very little early history with #GRP 25 apart from a period copy of a sales/customer list from RR or possibly Hooper showing that it was one of four 25/30 Enclosed Limousines purchased new by Robert French Esq. • Prior to our vendor, the Rolls was a wedding car owned by Ted Parker’s ‘Lucie’s Cars’. Ted was a well known and much respected restorer and may have been responsible for the car’s restoration • Purchased by our vendor on 26/09/2008, the history file contains numerous invoices for maintenance and servicing from 2009 up to 2022 including Bath Performance Cars totalling £3,860, Bath Classic - £4,241 and Fiennes Restoration on 22/07/2010 (gearbox and clutch) - £6,857 • The history file also contains photos from its wedding car days, MOTs back to 1996 - most recent on 22/07/2024 at 28,195 miles, tax discs, V5c etc Purchased by our vendor in 2008, this striking Hooper-bodied Enclosed Limousine is believed to have been restored by a previous owner. Seller Rating: 81 / 135 ««« Registration: ELH 569 Chassis No.: GRP 25 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 190 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Enclosed Limousine by Hooper More Details Lot 189 Bid On Lot 189 More Details Lot 190 Bid On Lot 190