1973 Citroën DS DSpecial FD
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Highlight
- Extremely original and with low mileage
- Previously restored and still in good condition
- Only four previous owners
- Lends itself to further tuning or use as is
- ASI registered
- Registered as a six-seater car
The Attractions
The Citroën DS, unlike any other car before or since, was a veritable sampler of technological innovations on four wheels. Innovative techniques created a car unlike any other that offered a magic carpet-like travelling experience.
This DSpecial was built in the last years of its life and has an interesting history. It has only had four owners in its 51 years - two of them from the same family - and the low mileage of 63,000 km is believed to be genuine. The car was restored in 2018 and used for weddings for a couple of years before being garaged due to lockdowns for COVID. It could benefit from some slight improvements - already estimated at €1,500 - or it could simply be used and enjoyed as is.
History and Documentation
- First registered on 29 November 1973 in Arezzo
- Only four owners from new
- Transferred to second owner on 31 March 1980
- Seller's father acquired the car on 14 June 1984
- Inherited by the seller in 2012
- Stored in a dry place from 2012 to 2018
- Restored in 2018 by a Citroën specialist
- From 2018 to 2020 it was used for weddings
- Since COVID it has been carefully stored in an appropriate place
- ASi registration
- We have been told that it has never been involved in an accident
- Retains its original Arezzo number plate
- Correspondence with the Italian Citroën club RIASC
- Registered to transport six people - 3 in the front and 3 in the back
- Last overhaul expired on 16 November 2011
- The seller has received an estimate of €1,500 for body work
Conditions
- Unmodified car, finished with cream-coloured paintwork and leather-coloured interior
- Restored in 2018 by a Citroën specialist and rarely used afterwards
- Some signs of deterioration are visible at the rear of the car, for which there is a previously reported estimate
- The bodywork shows good panel alignment with most surfaces well-preserved except at the above points
- Underbody presents itself well, with no visible problems to report
- Standard DSpecial interior with leather-coloured seats showing some wear on the rear headrests
Mechanics
- Citroën Dspecial engine of 1.985 cc with 85 hp
- 4-speed manual transmission on the steering wheel
- We have been told that the suspension works properly and maintains good pressure
- No operating or driving problems have been reported to us
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1973
- Make Citroen
- Model DS
- Colour Beige
- Odometer 63,101 Kilometres
- Engine size 1985
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Provincia di Arezzo
- Country Italy
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bids
- gi•••• €8,500 07/04/24
- gi•••• €8,400 07/04/24
- er•••• €8,300 07/04/24
- er•••• €8,200 07/04/24
- gi•••• €8,100 07/04/24
- St•••• €8,000 07/04/24
- er•••• €7,900 07/04/24
- St•••• €7,800 07/04/24
- St•••• €7,700 07/04/24
- gi•••• €7,600 07/04/24
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