Description
1972 Citroën DS Special (LHD)
Registration: EKH 582K
Mileage: c. 80, 000 miles
Price: £22, 000
Location: Shropshire/ Powys border
The Ultimate Classic Icon
Offered for sale is quite simply one of the most striking and meticulously detailed Citroën DS available today. Imported from the dry climate of central France 7 years ago, this legendary car has been the subject of an uncompromising restoration and ongoing refinement.
Having spent the last 5 years as part of a private collection, this DS is a true "garage queen" that easily steals the spotlight, consistently drawing crowds at shows and classic car meets.
Exterior & Bodywork
Stunning Aesthetic: Finished in the ultimate color combination of Bleu d'Orient with a Silver roof.
Show-Standard Finish: Following a full respray by the previous owner (including comprehensive bodywork and sills at a cost of c. £10, 000), the paintwork has been professionally refined with a two-stage machine polish and protected with a Gtechniq 5-year ceramic coating.
Brightwork & Wheels: All chrome trim was meticulously removed and buffed on a wheel to a brilliant mirror finish. All four wheels are painted in the correct factory shade, fitted with larger Pallas chrome covers and wrapped in fresh and correctly treaded Retro rc001 tyres all round.
Rock-Solid Underside: Benefiting from a dry French climate from new, the chassis underside was pvc coated from new and is completely solid. It has been freshly painted and treated with Bilt Hamber cavity wax injection for ultimate longevity.
Bespoke Interior
If the exterior turns heads, the interior operates on an entirely different level. Hundreds of painstaking garage hours were invested to bring the cabin back to a standard far exceeding a DSpecial factory original:
Pallas Trim: Fitted with seats and matching door cards sourced from a low-mileage Pallas (showing just 6, 000 miles), presenting as completely new.
Comfort & Sound: Brand new, extra-thick dark blue Pallas-style wool carpets paired with premium underlay.
Cabin Details: Features a chromed and bakelite single-spoke steering wheel wrapped in original-spec tape, a new matching light-grey soft-touch headlining, and a freshly repainted dashboard.
Instrumentation: Odometer changed to MPH for UK convenience (the original unit is included to maintain complete mileage continuity at c. 80k). All new gaiters, seals, and clips fitted throughout the interior.
Mechanical & Suspension Excellence
A magic-carpet ride is guaranteed thanks to extensive mechanical overhauls carried out by marque experts:
Suspension & Steering: Brand-new Pleiades spheres deliver that iconic, floating DS ride quality, complemented by a brand-new steering rack also supplied by Pleiades.
Fuel & Cooling: Fully recommissioned fuel system including a new tank and fuel pump. The heating system has been thoroughly restored with a new main radiator and heater matrix.
Ignition & Power: Recent service including new spark plugs, HT leads, ignition coil, points, fresh LHM fluid, and a replaced alternator.
Carburettor: Recently treated to a professional ultrasonic clean.
Summary
Countless hours, meticulous research using factory manuals, and thousands of pounds have been poured into this car to get it to the highest possible standard. Every single detail—down to the correct caps, covers, and hardware sourced from specialist suppliers—has been addressed.
Whether you want to cruise effortlessly on a weekend or dominate the concours lawn, this is the prettiest, most sorted DS ready for its next custodian to cherish.
"If you want the ultimate show-ready DS, this is the one."
Interested parties are welcome to get in touch to arrange a viewing on the Shropshire/ Powys border.
