1974 Citroën DS Super 5 (DS 21)
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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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1974
- Make Citroen
- Model DS 21 Super 5
- Colour Black
- Odometer 4,053 Kilometres
- Engine size 2175
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Veneto
- Country Italy
23
bids
- Lo•••• €13,000 14/06/23
- ro•••• €12,750 14/06/23
- Lo•••• €12,500 14/06/23
- th•••• €12,250 13/06/23
- po•••• €12,000 12/06/23
- pa•••• €11,760 12/06/23
- si•••• €10,750 12/06/23
- pa•••• €10,001 11/06/23
- fr•••• €9,401 09/06/23
- pa•••• €9,100 09/06/23
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