Description
This car is Lot 129 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Bonmont Sale on 29 June, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Friday 27 June from 13:00 until 19:00, Saturday 28 June from 10:00 until 18:00 and Sunday 29 June from 10:00, at The Golf & Country Club de Bonmont.
Lot 129
1972 Citroën DS 23 Pallas IE Saloon
Registration no.
Chassis no. DSFG00FG2919
Delivered new in Switzerland
Top-of-the-range Pallas model
Manual transmission
Extensive professional restoration in the early 2000s
Comprehensive illustrated condition report available
This top-of-the-range Pallas was first registered in Switzerland in 1972. In 1993 the car was purchased in Zurich by Jurek Zaba. After a couple of years he decided to commission renowned Citroën specialists Häfliger & Kunz AG in Dänikon to undertake an extensive restoration spanning the years 2001 to 2004. Among others the following panels were replaced: rear panel, inner and outer rear mudguards, boot floor, boot lid, front and rear floor panels, longitudinal sills, outer sills, and 'B' and 'C' pillars at the bottom. A complete stone chip protection was applied and all cavities given a protective coating.
The car was repainted in the original colour except the roof, which is now grey instead of black. 123 electronic ignition was fitted later; the fuel and water pumps replaced; the brakes overhauled; and the driveshaft and wheel hubs replaced. Häfliger & Kunz continued servicing the DS after the current owner's family purchased it in 2010. Offered with the last (2024) MFK as a Veteranenfahrzeug (valid to 2030) and a comprehensive illustrated condition report dated December 2024.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
