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Yorkshire Classic & Sportscars

Ripon N Yorks

1970 CITROEN DS 23 SAFARI SOLD

We are really pleased to bring to the market one of the finest Citroen DS23 Safari’s available

Surely the coolest car you could own!

Fully restored and in Exceptional condition Citroen DS 23 Safari with 5 speed manual gearbox

Finished in Brun Scarabée with full Tabac Leather interior.

Previously owned by former secretary of the Citroen DS Club de France, Yves Seraphin who lived in the Var region of the South of France.

To date over €55, 000 has been spent on the car to bring it to its current immaculate condition.

The car has been meticulously maintained and in 2011 completely restored, nut and bolt over a two year period by DS & SM specialists ‘Atelier Automobile’

The entire photographic restoration record is supplied along with work invoices in excess of €40, 000

In all there are 3 separate history folders detailing the comprehensive maintenance, service over the period of ownership.

During its time in the UK the then British owner further improved the restoration at a cost of approx. £10, 000 and most recently some €4000 has been spent with its latest custodian from which we purchased her from.

A Brief summary.

Citroen DS 20 Upgraded to DS23 specification with 5-speed manual gearbox and DS23 engine.

Exterior
? Brun Scarabée (AC 427) with contrasting Grey roof and roof rack
? Correct Michelin XAS 180’s Radial tyres fitted
? Re-polished original stainless steel trim
? Re-polished the stainless steel front and rear bumpers
? Shot blast and painted the wheels in RAL 7044 (Rose Gris)
? Replaced the stainless steel wheel caps
? Re-painted the light pods in the correct colour
? Original tow bar is also supplied with the car but not fitted.

Interior
? Recently fitted Tabac Leather seating; front, rear, central armrest & headrests
? Newly upholstered rear foldaway seats, side panels and sun visors
? Newly fitted custom made (UK specialist) carpet with matching overmats
? New original chrome interior door handles
? New professionally fitted headlining
? New matching brown seat belts
? Fitted original Gradulux blinds – Paris sourced (Back and Sides)
? Continental Edison Radio (original) with discreet mp3 internals
? Re-painted the dashboard by specialists in Alsace (correct wrinkle finish)
? Both sets of keys present

Engine etc.
? 123 electronic ignition
? Nice detailed engine bay
? New front and rear spheres


The finest of its kind on the market on the button and ready to roll!

Full dealer facilities available on all of our cars.

Export and Finance arrangements / 12 months warranty available

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