1970 Citroen DS / ID 19 Excellent Condition! SOLD

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE GREATEST CARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
A chance to own a piece of motoring history - the classic Citroen DS, in very good condition. One of the very few still left on the road.

The Citroen DS stopped people in their tracks when the covers were pulled off at the Grand Palais des Expositions in Paris, back in 1955. Blessed with film star good looks, the car quite simply, was a revelation, selling significantly throughout the middle of the last century. Often referred to as one of the most significant cars of the 20th century, the Citroen DS also came third in the Car of the Century awards, beaten only by the Ford Model T and the Mini. It was also named the most beautiful car of all time by Classic & Sports Car magazine.

Now that you know some of its rich heritage, here’s a bit more about this particular Citroen DS-19, now in its 50th year. Registered in 1970, and imported into the UK in 1995, this 2 litre left hand drive has only driven 62, 000 kilometres - that’s less than 1000 miles a year!

For enthusiasts, you will already know that the main party trick of the DS is its hydropneumatic, self-levelling suspension. The ride height can be controlled from inside the car - and all of this suspension works perfectly and gives the feeling that you’re riding on air!

The car also has powered brakes, power steering and a powered gear selection system. These work by using the high-pressure hydraulic circuits typically found on an aircraft. Beyond the performance, what stands this car apart is its stunning looks - this is the facelift model and is a true head turner. The signature piece is surely the single-spoke steering wheel, which sits in front of a revolutionary thermoplastic dashboard.

It has MOT until June 2020 and has been part-restored with around £4, 500 being spent on it in the past 6 months alone.

The restoration so far includes the following:
Building new floor and frame - step by step photos included
Rewiring and all light bulbs replaced
Full service consisting of plugs, spark plug tubes oil rubber rings, breather rocker cover, air intake hose, oil filter, waterpump fan belts, hydraulic pump fan belts, rocker cover gasket
New interior carpet
Fully detailed recently at a cost of £600 with receipt

It has all the paperwork since 1990 of all work carried out, even whilst the car was in France, and even includes some papers from the 1970's! To trace its authentic history, there are also some photos included of the car in Paris when on French number plates.

Used by royalty and celebrities alike, this car was revolutionary and ahead of its time. The detail is incredible - even down to the headlights - which are four lights mounted behind transparent covers. The outer pair are linked to the suspension to maintain a level beam regardless of the car’s movement. Even more impressively, the inner lamps swivel with the steering, which is something that’s only just becoming commonplace on cars today.

The car was originally registered 26 - 03 - 1971.

The restoration is not yet complete - which means it’s the perfect project to take and fully restore to its former glory - and realise its full value. I am only selling, (regrettably so) due to recent personal circumstances, including a new house purchase.

Serious enquiries only, time wasters not welcome.
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