Highlights
- Hydraulic overhaul with £6,000 invested around 2008, we are told
- Vendor advises all suspension spheres were replaced this year
- Semi-automatic (clutchless gears) transmission
- Accompanied by V5C, workshop manual, MOT certificates and invoices
The Appeal
The DS 23 Pallas represents the pinnacle of Citroën's iconic DS range, pairing the larger 2,347cc engine with the luxurious Pallas specification. This semi-automatic variant, offering clutchless gear changes through the car's hydropneumatic system, adds yet another layer of mechanical fascination to what many regard as one of the most technically ambitious cars of the twentieth century.
This 1975 example has reportedly benefited from considerable mechanical investment over the years, including a significant hydraulic overhaul and ongoing maintenance. The bodywork has been resprayed from its original beige to silver. With its supporting paperwork and history of regular upkeep, this DS 23 Pallas offers a well-documented entry into Citroën's grand tourer.
Key Information
- Mileage: 15,093 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt as a historic vehicle
- Technical specs: 2,347cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a hydraulic-controlled 4-speed semi-automatic transmission with a centrifugal clutch and steering column-mounted gear selector
- Paperwork: V5C, workshop manual, various MOT certificates and invoices
The Detail
- Around 2008, £6,000 was spent on a hydraulic overhaul, including steering rack, regulator, accumulator and spheres, we are told
- Brake callipers overhauled and LHM pipe seals reportedly replaced at the same time
- New gear selector fitted since 2008, we are told
- Vendor notes rear brake cylinders and shoes, valve lifters and suspension spheres have been replaced
- Recently serviced according to the vendor
- The vendor states the car has covered only 626 miles since 2008 and approximately 6,000 miles since 1993
- Paintwork presents with some age-related wear
- Vendor reports a solid underside, bulkhead, sills, door bottoms and boot floor
- Chrome work all present; bumpers would benefit from a machine polish
- Interior is presentable with some age-related wear
- Fitted with a Radiomobile stereo
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