21 French Citroen Traction Avants take over Mijas Pueblo square

Twenty-one vintage Citroen Traction Avants paraded through Mijas Pueblo square on Monday, September 28, according to local media reports. The colorful display lasted for four hours, from 1 pm to 5 pm, allowing visitors to stroll around the cars. The classic Citroens, which date back to the 1930s to 1950s, belonged to members of Tractions Sans Frontieres, a French association that takes these iconic vehicles on world tours.

The current Andalucia tour began on September 17 and is set to conclude on October 3, 2026. Prior to Mijas Pueblo, the convoy had visited Malaga’s Automobile and Fashion Museum. Other upcoming stops remain undisclosed for now. The Traction Avant, built by Citroen between 1934 and 1957, was known for its innovative steel monocoque body, hydraulic brakes, and independent suspension.

With over 760,000 units produced, the car earned the nickname "Queen of the Road" due to its superior roadholding. The vehicle's design influenced films portraying Resistance fighters and postwar gangsters. Prospective buyers or restorers of the historic French car should familiarize themselves with current Spanish historic-vehicle regulations.

Plaza Virgen de la Peña, where the vehicles were displayed, is a familiar venue for village events like paella days. Those who missed Monday's event can catch the convoy in other parts of Andalucia before October 3, or attend indoor meets like Retro Malaga. Further information on the Traction Avant's engineering can be found on Wikipedia and Citroen's 90th-anniversary briefing.