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The Citroën DS was launched at the 42nd Paris auto show in 1955, where - during its first day took 12,000 orders. By the time the Grand Palais closed its doors a week later, more than 80,000 orders had been taken.
In 1958, French coachbuilder Henri Chapron created a cabriolet on the DS platform, which was followed by various hand-built coupes and convertible models, all manufactured in limited numbers due to their very high cost. In 1961, Citroen contracted Chapron to build a luxurious DS cabriolet to be distributed via the Citroën dealer network. The tooling, which was installed in the Chapron works, was paid by Citroen and Chapron agreed to supply DS 19 and DS 21 platforms in greater quantity. A total of 1,365 examples were built from 1961 to 1974.
This particular example is a fuel-injected model. It was shipped by Citroën to Chapron on October 14, 1969. Chapron clothed it with a cabriolet d'usine body, order number 9346, and was finished in Swan White with red leather. After completion, the car was exported to Canada, before leaving the factory it was fitted with a heating system.
The car was acquired new at Carrier Motors in Montreal in 1971. Its original owner used it regularly before putting it in storage for a number of years. In 1988, Arnold Korne of the province of Ontario acquired the car from its original owner. A partial restoration soon followed. In 2011, a six-year rotisserie restoration to original specifications began. The livery was changed to Metallic Red offset by tasteful tan leather, and the top was replaced. Original Citroen factory parts were used, and the mechanicals was refurbished. Since the work was completed, the car has been driven sparingly.
The car is powered by a 2,175cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine fitted with a Bosch Electronic Fuel injection system offering 125 horsepower. There is a four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic brakes with discs in the front and drums at the rear.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019
In 1958, French coachbuilder Henri Chapron created a cabriolet on the DS platform, which was followed by various hand-built coupes and convertible models, all manufactured in limited numbers due to their very high cost. In 1961, Citroen contracted Chapron to build a luxurious DS cabriolet to be distributed via the Citroën dealer network. The tooling, which was installed in the Chapron works, was paid by Citroen and Chapron agreed to supply DS 19 and DS 21 platforms in greater quantity. A total of 1,365 examples were built from 1961 to 1974.
This particular example is a fuel-injected model. It was shipped by Citroën to Chapron on October 14, 1969. Chapron clothed it with a cabriolet d'usine body, order number 9346, and was finished in Swan White with red leather. After completion, the car was exported to Canada, before leaving the factory it was fitted with a heating system.
The car was acquired new at Carrier Motors in Montreal in 1971. Its original owner used it regularly before putting it in storage for a number of years. In 1988, Arnold Korne of the province of Ontario acquired the car from its original owner. A partial restoration soon followed. In 2011, a six-year rotisserie restoration to original specifications began. The livery was changed to Metallic Red offset by tasteful tan leather, and the top was replaced. Original Citroen factory parts were used, and the mechanicals was refurbished. Since the work was completed, the car has been driven sparingly.
The car is powered by a 2,175cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine fitted with a Bosch Electronic Fuel injection system offering 125 horsepower. There is a four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic brakes with discs in the front and drums at the rear.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019
2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $291,000
2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $263,200
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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