Highlights

The iconic DS21 in its Super-5 spec
Black paintwork with white and chrome contrasting details
Much-desired 2175cc 4-cylinder powerplant
Unusual red velvet interior

The Appeal

A golden goose from Citroën’s most innovative era, the DS21 still looks incredible today. Jetsons-style futurism at its finest, with sweeping curves and highly modern features including hydro-pneumatic suspension, directional headlights and disc brakes fitted as standard. To this day, it’s perhaps one of the most desirable classics ever built.

This example is presented in the sought-after Super-5 spec, with a 2175 cc engine and a 5-speed gearbox. It could do with some renewal work to the body shell, but don’t let it fool you - this is a solid example that requires only minor work to bring it to show quality.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1974
In current ownership since 2016, according to the paperwork
104,053 Km - displayed as 04,053 Km on a five-figure odometer
Latest Revisione undertaken on 30th January 2020
Less than 200 miles have been driven since this date
Carrying ASI membership
The record book includes:
- Original registration paperwork
- Stamped service record
- Revisione record
- Ownership record

The Interior

Unusual red velvet interior, creating a bright contrast with the external paintwork
Tactile instruments and deep-set dials create a highly impressive dashboard
All instruments appear clean and easy to read with no major faults
Later period black dash and ‘chunky’ steering wheel
Light wear and a slight patina, but nothing of major detraction to the car
Some patina to the chromework including wear to the door-mounted ashtrays
Some soft scuffs to the black covering
Modern radio has been installed
Red velvet seats present well with no rips or tears we can highlight
This is the same for the padded door cards, which present nicely
Carpets and headlining are in good order with age-commensurate wear
The boot is in good order with no signs of corrosion

The Exterior

Attractive, space-age bodywork makes this an utterly iconic car
Black and white paintwork with chrome trims
Paintwork shows some wear, with bubbles and blistering around the lights
Patina and pitting to the chromework
Some paint loss to the door and hatch lips
By and large, the flatter areas of the bodywork present very nicely
Glasswork and lenses all present very well with no major faults
Complete Citroën branding with light patina
Metal disc wheels are in good order with gentle patina
Full set of tyres that carry plenty of tread
Underneath, the car is good and solid with no major faults we can spot

The Mechanics

Much-desired 2175cc 4-cylinder powerplant
5-speed manual transmission
Hydropneumatic suspension
Disc brakes all-round
The engine bay is clean and well-kept with no major faults
The bay-mounted spare wheel is present and correct
No reports of any technical faults to the car’s operation
No reports of leaks, knocks or excessive smoke from the car

Summary

Requiring only a little bit of remedial work, this is a stylish, nicely kept example of the Super 5 - and a great opportunity to take on one of Europe’s most famous classics.

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