If we are talking about Lancia Lambda (1922-1932), sure, it featured a type of unitary body, to be more precise they used "load-bearing" unitary body, even DKW (today's part of Audi) had a concept back in 1928, but the unibody as we know it today was introduced by the Citroën in the Traction Avant model being the first mass produced front wheel drive unibody car. Which one of those two models you have do you prefer and why? It's always nice to meet old-timer owners and hear their perspective on cars Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it!
@@lawrencelewis2592 Yeah, the BL version (''L'' standing for french "légère" meaning ''light'') was a bit lighter and shorter than the normal B is that correct?
@@TheCarticle Yes, it ws also considered more sporty since it had the same engine as the 11B but in a smaller, lighter car. I used to have an English made Light 15, same size as the BL. When I rebuilt the Light 15 engine, I installed domed pistons in an ID-19 block and it could cruise at 75 MPH. 11B is generally called the Berline Normale. My next Traction will be a Big 15- I am going to Britan this summer to look for one.
When I see this car I see two guys with hats and Tommy guns next to it. Such a throwback to vintage mobster movies.
Lancia had unit bodies in 1919. Traction was not the first. I own two Tractions, a 49 11BL and a 54 11B.
If we are talking about Lancia Lambda (1922-1932), sure, it featured a type of unitary body, to be more precise they used "load-bearing" unitary body, even DKW (today's part of Audi) had a concept back in 1928, but the unibody as we know it today was introduced by the Citroën in the Traction Avant model being the first mass produced front wheel drive unibody car.
Which one of those two models you have do you prefer and why?
It's always nice to meet old-timer owners and hear their perspective on cars
Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it!
@@TheCarticle I prefer the 11B for long trips as it rides better than the 11BL. Plus it has a sunroof. But I still like the 11BL.
@@lawrencelewis2592 Yeah, the BL version (''L'' standing for french "légère" meaning ''light'') was a bit lighter and shorter than the normal B is that correct?
@@TheCarticle Yes, it ws also considered more sporty since it had the same engine as the 11B but in a smaller, lighter car. I used to have an English made Light 15, same size as the BL. When I rebuilt the Light 15 engine, I installed domed pistons in an ID-19 block and it could cruise at 75 MPH. 11B is generally called the Berline Normale. My next Traction will be a Big 15- I am going to Britan this summer to look for one.
@@lawrencelewis2592 Good luck, happy to see the Traction gets the love it deserves, hope you find the perfect model!