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The Citroen 'D' models, introduced at the October 1955 Paris Auto Show, were produced in France from 1955 to 1975. They were sold in the United States from 1956 to 1974. 800 orders were placed in the first hour and 12,000 orders by the end of the first day.
The name 'DS' in French is pronounced 'day-es' which is the pronunciation for the world Deesse, which in French means Goddess. The 'D' series is commonly called 'The Goddess.'
The DS was an innovative vehicle and was the world's first mass-produced car to be fitted with disc brakes, crash zones, covered headlights, turning headlights, and a true aerodynamic design. The covered headlights and turning headlights were not allowed in the United States.
The DS came with a Citromatic transmission - a 4-speed transmission with an automatic hydraulically activated clutch. There was no clutch pedal; the operator moved the shift lever located between the steering wheel and dash and the clutch operated automatically.
The DS featured an Oleo-Pneumatic suspension system. It was a self-leveling system with an adjustable height. This feature was unique to Citroen but was also licensed by Rolls-Royce and Mercedes for some of their models. The Citroen suspension had no springs or shock absorbers. They had a shaft in the middle of the suspension arms with a piston that goes into a sphere with special mineral oil in the bottom; a special rubber membrane in between and nitrogen gas in the top (nitrogen gas has six times the shock absorption capabilities of steel).
The Oleo-pneumatic suspension, power brakes, power steering, and automatically operated clutch were all powered by the same hydraulic system containing LHM (Liquide Hydraulique Mineral oil).
The name 'DS' in French is pronounced 'day-es' which is the pronunciation for the world Deesse, which in French means Goddess. The 'D' series is commonly called 'The Goddess.'
The DS was an innovative vehicle and was the world's first mass-produced car to be fitted with disc brakes, crash zones, covered headlights, turning headlights, and a true aerodynamic design. The covered headlights and turning headlights were not allowed in the United States.
The DS came with a Citromatic transmission - a 4-speed transmission with an automatic hydraulically activated clutch. There was no clutch pedal; the operator moved the shift lever located between the steering wheel and dash and the clutch operated automatically.
The DS featured an Oleo-Pneumatic suspension system. It was a self-leveling system with an adjustable height. This feature was unique to Citroen but was also licensed by Rolls-Royce and Mercedes for some of their models. The Citroen suspension had no springs or shock absorbers. They had a shaft in the middle of the suspension arms with a piston that goes into a sphere with special mineral oil in the bottom; a special rubber membrane in between and nitrogen gas in the top (nitrogen gas has six times the shock absorption capabilities of steel).
The Oleo-pneumatic suspension, power brakes, power steering, and automatically operated clutch were all powered by the same hydraulic system containing LHM (Liquide Hydraulique Mineral oil).
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1970 Citroen DS Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Citroen DS
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Citroën DS 21 Décapotable by Chapron Chassis#: 00FA0662 Sold for USD$291,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1970 Citroën DS 21 Pallas Chassis#: 00FA3040 Sold for USD$26,552 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March | |
1970 Citroën DS21 Décapotable Coachwork by Henri Chapron Chassis#: 00FB0922 Sold for USD$177,232 2020 The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale | |
1970 Citroën DS21 Décapotable Chassis#: 00FA0662 Sold for USD$263,200 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1970 CITROEN DS 20 Sold for USD$9,555 2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60 | |
1970 CITROEN DS 20 Sold for USD$9,555 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | |
1970 CITROEN DS20 LHD Sold for USD$5,040 2013 Anglia Auction - Souther Ireland | |
1970 Citroën DS21 IE Saloon Chassis#: 00FA8150 Sold for USD$17,846 2013 Bonhams - The Spa Classic Sale | |
1970 Citroën DS21 EFI Decapotable Chassis#: 00FB1892 Sold for USD$200,183 2012 RM Auctions - London |
Citroen DSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Citroen DS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Citroën DS 21 ie Cabriolet | 00FA8601 | 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
1970 Citroën DS 21 injection cabriolet Chapron Palm Beach | 00FB7220 | 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | $400,000 | $600,000 | |
1970 Citroën D Super berline découvrable Chapron | 2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile | ||||
1970 CITROEN DS 21 IE CHAPRON CABRIOLET | 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2 |
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