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Meet Aurelie!
Aurelie (AUR557M) is a beautiful, incredibly rare right hand drive Citroen DS Super, originally built for the New Zealand market in 1974 and first registered in New Zealand in 1976.
She has two previous owners on the UK log book, and 8 in New Zealand.
She’s got the most history of any car I have ever owned. Here are all her former owners she has ever had- from all the paperwork I have:
14. 05. 1974 Original Registration Number in New Zealand: BJN 945
14. 05. 1976 - Bought by William Duncan Couper, Tauranga, NZ - Odometer: 38587km
20. 05. 1977 - Bought by Norman Ernest Bell, Manaia Nu, NZ - 45310km
21. 06. 1993 - Bought by Jeremy Rosser, Auckland, NZ - 22150km
1. 3. 1996 - Bought by Tulia Elizabeth Wilson, Auckland, NZ - 37, 890km
25. 06. 2003 - Bought Philip Michael Cotter, NZ - 53, 232km
22. 03. 2004 - Imported from New Zealand (I have all shipping documents) by Danny D’Hooghe, Belgium,
05. 06. 2004 - Imported to the UK by Stephen Murray Riddell, Harpenden, UK, 54, 934km
10. 05. 2022 - Bought by James Gavin, London
Engine No: the details below
VIN / Chassis: 7A8350Cthe details below
I bought this car from renowned DS expert and mechanic Stuart at Brodie Engineering, for use in a TV programme we were making at my television production company (- details above).
Brodie Engineering had looked after Aurelie for 25 years, servicing her every year. Before filming I treated her to a no expenses spared full bare metal respray in a professional bodyshop (completed Autumn ’23) and her bodywork is completely 100% rust free.
I didn't have to do this work - she ran perfectly as was- I just love the Citroen DS so it became a passion project of mine.
Since then she has been dry stored in an underground car park at great expense.
She is painted in Bleu D’Orient (AC 616), with a Gris Nacre (AC095) roof, with Gris Rose (AC136) wheel rims, which I think is the most attractive colour combination for a DS.
It is very rare indeed to find a right hand drive DS with such complete history, and her blue exterior is perfectly complemented by her original and very rare interior trim unique to the New Zealand market.
She is amazing on long journeys and cruises happily at 70mph.
Due to the new classic car government regulations, she no longer needed an MOT, but her last one was in 2019, and as an historic vehicle, she is also exempt from vehicle tax.
The paintwork has just been done so the bodywork is in immaculate condition - completely spotless everywhere. You can see your face in her beautiful finish.
Mechanically no expense has been spared on the upkeep of this car. The engine purrs, starts first time every time and feels like you are driving a finely tuned, highly refined classic.
I love sitting in the driver seat, waiting for the hydraulics to lift you into the air, then gliding off, not having to worry about bumps in the road (it feels like you're driving on a cloud) and watching people wave (some even clap). She is an absolute dream to drive.
Here is her full MOT history and mileage history:
22. 05. 2019 - 39, 606
2. 5. 2018 - 38, 971
25. 4. 2017 - 38, 150
24. 5. 2016 - 37, 243
13. 5. 2015 - 36, 066
10. 3. 2014 - 34, 675
12. 3. 2013 - 33, 340
23. 04. 12 - 31, 723
5. 4. 2011 - 26, 950
26. 5. 2010 - 28, 499
28. 5. 2009 - 26, 230
10. 6. 2008 - 24, 350
27. 6. 2007 - 23, 458
15. 6. 2006 - 62, 776
22. 6. 2005, 58, 705
15. 6. 2004 - 54, 934Service History:
16. 5. 22 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New water hoses - £171. 60
16. 9. 20 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New hydraulic pump, new wiper switch - £535. 20
23. 5. 2019 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New washer switch, New hoses, Fix LHM leak - £612. 20
22. 10. 18 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New Bosch ignition, coil and ballast, condenser, ignition switch - £463. 20
4. 5. 18 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New points, new door lock, new rear strut knuckle ball and strap, new tyres, new LHM pipes - £892. 40
25. 4. 18 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New front suspension gaiter, new front suspension spheres, new starter relay - £775. 99
24. 5. 16 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New suspension spheres , handbrake cable and welding for mot -
2. 6. 16 - Pan Auto Services
All new wheels - £399. 36
4. 2. 15 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Clean heater, replace 2 LHM seals, new plugs and points, reset timing, new jets - £312. 06
10. 3. 14 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Welding to our chassis, replace speedo needle spring - £266
14. 3. 13 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Welding for MOT, new bumper, new rear suspension gaitor - £1053
23. 04. 12 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New washer pump, regas spheres, new rear suspension gaiter - £665
5. 4. 2011 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Bleed brakes, adjust drivers door opening - £183. 49
12. 4. 11 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New radiator - £345. 10
5. 10. 09 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
T cut and polish all paintwork, new boot, front valance, repair B pillar - £1056. 85
28. 5. 09 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New NSF track rod, handbrake cable - £446. 82
28. 6. 07 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Fix electrical fault - £92. 59
24. 4. 06 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New clutch, timing chain and gear box - £1761
22. 6. 05 - 24. 4. 06 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
New washer systems - £123. 42
12. 8. 04 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Fit front and rear inertia belts, £614. 53
15. 6. 04 - Andrew Brodie Engineering
Repair brake pipe, new tyres - £327. 17
A lot of money has been spent on the car over the years, as well as the respray, but I feel like it was worth it because she looks absolutely beautiful now and can be enjoyed for many years to come. The interior is the original trim for the New Zealand market, and as such is very rare. It feels like you're stepping back into the 1970s, so I've left it as is.
I believe in karma and honesty - so in that spirit the only things I have been told of which are negatives are that the boot pan is rusty and has a small hole, the jacking point is rusted, there is a lot of underseal underneath and some rust in places, the clock doesn’t keep time, there is no radio, the door cards have some scuffs, the headlining has some rips, the seats have some slight wear and tear, but the interior is all in its original, untouched condition. It’s not a show car, and will on day require some work, but it's been used by the previous owner as a daily driver and is priced to reflect the work that needs doing.
Please know that the car is as described and you're welcome to come and check it over yourself. I have used her only occasionally on dry days - without any problems whatsoever.
I recently drove to Oxford for our shoot with her without any problems.
I have often come back from a shop or trip out to find a crowd standing round the car, and stopping at traffic lights has become a conversation starter with neighbouring drivers popping their heads out of windows to have a chat.
You are welcome to come and see the car in Hammersmith, London.
Please also see my 100% positive feedback record on ebay, spreading back over a decade. I am always entirely honest in my listings, and treat people like I would expect to be treated.
I just hope she goes to a good home, rather than a dealer. The only reason I’m selling is because our filming has finished and sadly I don't have a full time parking space in the garage to keep her in.
Hopefully the new owner can send me pictures now and then of her continuing adventures.
Jonathan
