Description
# 1972 Citroën DSpecial – Concours Restoration: 2. 2L Engine (109hp), 5-Speed & Pallas Leather
## The Ultimate Driver’s "Goddess"
The Citroën DS is a global icon of avant-garde design. This particular 1972 DSpecial has been re-engineered to offer a driving experience that exceeds its original factory specifications. Following a 4-year comprehensive restoration (dec/ 2020–dec/ 2024), this vehicle combines the purity of the DS silhouette with modern-day performance and peak French luxury.
## Restoration Story: A 4-Year Labor of Love
No expense was spared in this "nut-and-bolt" restoration, completed in December 2024 using exclusively genuine parts sourced from Europe. Since its completion, the car has covered only 2, 000 km, ensuring that all components have been perfectly bedded in and tested.
### Mechanical Masterpiece
* * Engine Reconstruction & Power Upgrade:* The engine underwent a total rebuild, bored out and upgraded from 1, 985cc (89hp) to 2, 175cc (109hp)—matching the legendary DS 21 specifications. The restoration included a new camshaft and all-new peripherals.
* * Transmission:* For enhanced highway comfort, a 5-speed manual gearbox was installed, allowing for effortless high-speed cruising at lower RPMs.
* * Hydraulics (LHM):* The high-pressure LHM system has been fully serviced with new spheres and seals. The suspension is supple, providing the world-famous "magic carpet" ride.
### Aesthetic Excellence
* * Exterior & Custom Finish:* Finished in a sophisticated two-tone scheme. The body features the authentic Bleu Camargue (AC 635CO), while the roof is finished in a bespoke Standox 414F6 shade. The paintwork is mirror-finished, highlighting the car's timeless lines.
* * Pallas Luxury Interior:* The cabin has been upgraded to full Pallas specifications, featuring a genuine black leather interior handcrafted to original patterns, including the iconic central armrest and single-spoke vintage steering wheel.
### Certification & Legality
* * FIVA Certified:* The car is officially certified by EO FILPA / FIVA.
* * License Plates:* From Jan2025, it carries the new type of Greek state historical license plates (blue/ white), making it fully road-legal and easily transferable to a new international owner.
## Technical Highlights
* * Year:* 1972 (Restoration completed Dec 2024)
* * Mileage since restoration:* 2, 000 km
* * Engine:* 2, 175cc Inline-4 (Performance Upgraded)
* * Power:* 109hp
* * Transmission:* 5-Speed Manual
* * Color:* Bleu Camargue (AC 140) / Roof: Standox 414F6
* * Interior:* Full Pallas Genuine Black Leather
* * Location:* Greece
## Seller’s Statement
This is a rare opportunity to own a DS that drives as beautifully as it looks. It is a "turn-key" classic, blending the power of a DS 21 with the usability of a 5-speed gearbox. I can assist with professional international shipping to any destination. Full photographic documentation of the restoration is available upon request. I bought this DS because it represents the absolute peak of automotive avant-garde. My goal from the start was not just to restore a classic car, but to create the ultimate 'Grand Tourer' version of the Déesse.
What makes this car truly unique is the seamless blend of original 1970s aesthetics with superior mechanical performance. While it retains the iconic, pure look of the DSpecial, it hides the soul of a DS 21 under its hood. The combination of the upgraded 2. 2L engine and the 5-speed gearbox transforms the driving experience; it is no longer just a city cruiser, but a confident, powerful machine that can handle modern highway speeds with grace and silence.
My favorite thing about this car is the 'Magic Carpet' transition. There is no feeling in the world like starting the engine and feeling the car rise smoothly on its hydropneumatic suspension, especially when you are sitting in the upgraded Pallas leather interior. The contrast between the Bleu Camargue body and the custom Standox roof makes it a head-turner in any concours or coastal drive.
I am selling it only because the project is now complete. Having covered 2, 000 km since the total restoration in December 2024, I can confidently say it is a sorted, reliable, and breathtakingly beautiful example. It is a car built for someone who wants to drive a masterpiece, not just look at one."
