Citroen DS décapole Decapotable ( LHD ) 1968 1969
General description :
Later model but one of the last with the desirable “Jaeger” dashboard
Semi-Automatic
Exclusively featured in a European film
A tour de force in it’s aerodynamic design and innovative technology
Exquisitely presented throughout
Citroën DS21 Décapotable (LHD) 1968
Just as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary ‘Traction Avant’ Citroën stunned the world again in 1955 with the launch of the strikingly styled ‘DS’. Beneath the shark-like newcomer’s aerodynamically efficient, low-drag body shell there was all-independent, self-levelling, hydro-pneumatic suspension plus power-operated brakes, clutch, and steering. No European car would match the DS’s ride quality for several years, the fundamental soundness of Citroën’s ahead-of-its-time hydro-pneumatic suspension being demonstrated by its survival in its present-day top-of-the-range models. The DS’s original 1,911cc, overhead-valve, the long-stroke engine was replaced in 1966 by a short-stroke 1,985cc unit, also available in 2,175cc and 2,347cc versions, while other DS developments included swiveling headlights, fuel injection and a five-speed gearbox.
Other models offered alongside the original DS were the ID (a simplified, cheaper version), the cavernous Safari (Break) estate and the two-door Decapotable (convertible), the latter boasting coachwork by Henri Chapron. (Chapron’s first convertibles had been produced independently of Citroën, but the factory eventually gave the project it’s blessing). Citroën Décapotables were built on the longer, stronger chassis of the ID Break (Estate or Safari). In total,1,365 units (factory) convertibles were made with either the DS19 or DS21 engine between 1960 and 1971, while Chapron built a further 389 of his own, the last in 1973.
Finished in beautiful Royal Blue metallic coachwork with Hermes Fire hide, Charcoal carpets, Royal Blue mohair soft top and matching tonneau finish off the iconic look of this incredible car. Painstakingly restored over a lengthy period leaving no small detail overlooked. Upon completion, the car was exclusively featured in a European film to add to the importance of the car.
Complete with tool roll and period Becker Europa radio to finish off the look, the car has just completed a 1000 mile drive across Europe without fault.
Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 33 55 to book an appointment.
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1969 Citroen DS décapole Decapotable ( LHD ) 1968 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for £99950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Citroen Model : DS décapole Model Version : Decapotable ( LHD ) 1968 Engine size : 2.2 Model Year : 1969 Sub type : Station wagon Location : Surrey
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About Citroen
French industrialist André Citroën had been building arms for the French army during WWI by the end of the war he was left with great industrial facilities but no product for the post war market. In 1919 he founded Citroen that became the first mass-production car company outside the USA[3] and a pioneer of the modern marketing as well as factory backed services network. Mind you, even Eiffel Tower served as a billboard for Citroën from 1925 to 1934 -Mon Dieu, monsier!
Soon Citroën earned a reputation for innovation and revolutionary engineering. Staying true to their slogan "Créative Technologie" Citroën has many "firsts" under their belt:
Europe’s first all-steel-bodied car, the B10 In 1934.
The world's first mass-produced front-wheel drive car,Traction Avant, (also one of the first cars to feature a monocoque-type body)
The world's first hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension system, introduced with the revolutionary Citroën DS / ID models in 1955, as well as the first production car with disc brakes.
Swiveling headlights in 1967, and finally variable assist power steering in 1970
With Citroën purchasing Maserati in 1968 a door opened for a high speed GT-model that would compete with Ferrari, Aston Martin et. al, when introduced Citroen SM was the world's fastest fwd-car.