Extensive restoration work carried out by Citroen DS specialists Pallas Auto in Kent, with invoices exceeding £30,000
Complete underbody, mechanical, and interior restoration under the current owner
Rare "Pallas" spec early DS19
The Appeal
The Citroen DS19 Pallas is a symbol of French luxury and innovation. Quirky, with plenty of space-age styling and cutting edge Hydropneumatic suspension, the DS is oft-credited with changing the face of the industry with remarkable grace. To this day, it's still a highly evocative, highly fanciful classic that captures the atomic age.
This 1965 car is a splendid example. First registered in 1965, the car was kept by a single family all the way up until 2012, when the current owner took charge of it. During their tenure, this car has undergone extensive restoration work by Citroen DS specialists Pallas Auto in Kent, with invoices exceeding £30,000. This includes a complete underbody, mechanical, and interior restoration.
It now comes to us in fine fettle, ready and waiting for its new owner.
The History and Paperwork
Registered in 1965
The car has an extensive history from its life in France
The total history since the current owner's possession includes bills exceeding £35,000
The car was imported from a one-family home in South West France in 2012 by the current owner
Car includes invoices Citroen DS specialists Pallas Auto in Kent for the restoration work exceed £30,000
MOT exempt and last tested in 2016
Currently indicates 22,842km on a five-figure odometer
Looking at the paperwork, we can see that the car has been 'around the clock'
The Condition
Rich red paintwork with Pallas spec interior
The car has had a complete underbody, mechanical, and interior restoration under the current owner
Bodywork in good order with no dents or dings
The car has some micro-blistering on the paintwork that needs rectification for a concourse finish
Trims look in sound order with light signs of wear
Steel wheels in fine fettle
The entire floor was replaced in 2018/2019, and is thus very solid
Brand new carpets and leather re-trim were installed in 2018/2019
Cabin is in good order with only gentle creasing
All instruments are clear and legible
Light wear to the dashboard
This is mostly isolated to discolouration around the ashtray and some pitted chrome
The car has a brantz rally meter fitted, making it eligible for classic car rallies
The Mechanics
1911cc I4 powerplant
Semi-automatic transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay is clean and nicely kept
All brake and fuel lines replaced in 2018/2019
A full overhaul to the drivetrain and spheres was carried out in 2018/2019
An engine out oil leak was rectified in 2021
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
The vendor notes that the car offers a very authentic driving experience
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1965 Citroën Ds 19
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