Highlights
- Comprehensively recommissioned by marque specialist Pallas Auto in 2021
- Full service history from 2004
- Garaged between 2012 and 2021
- ULEZ exempt
- Continental Edison radio with modern audio enhancements
The Appeal
If you wanted innovation, Citroën was where to go. In 1955, they completely revolutionised the industry with the legendary DS. The company's 'goddess' was a space-age executive car that carried more style than a Parisian fashion show and almost as much innovation as a 'Back to the Future' DeLorean.
The DS has become an automotive style icon, and rightfully so. Thanks to their advanced hydro-pneumatic suspension and disc brakes, they were exceptional for ride quality, comfort and handling, and often found themselves flying on rally circuits to great success.
The DS21 Pallas was the transport of choice for des Présidents, Préfets, et plutocrats. The later-introduced Pallas trim offered a luxurious upgrade to keep up with their changing expectations, too. This trim featured new exterior chromework, more design-led upholstery and better sound dampening. Many enthusiasts will tell you this is when the car truly came into its own.
This fabulous 1972 Pallas example first reached British soil in 2005. Believed to have once been the official car of the Maire d’Orléans, this fine car offers a superb prospect - whether it's to restore or use as an eyecatching daily driver. Marque specialist Pallas Auto say WKY 861K has “DS Factor” and is “One of the nicest DS’s we have driven.” We understand that it's ready and waiting to drive away.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1972
- Left-hand drive example
- Imported to the UK in 2005
- Full service history from 2004
- Garaged between 2012 and 2021 when the then owner became unable to drive
- Recommissioned in in 2021 by marque specialist Pallas Auto
- ULEZ exempt
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2023
The Condition
- Black bodywork beginning to show signs of needing attention
- Lower edges of doors and front valance show some notable corrosion
- Paintwork carries age-comensurate signs of wear
- Stainless steel brightwork, with slight pitting on chromed cast door handles
- Glasswork and lenses in good order
- Green tinted windows
- Replacement boot lid and rear window seal fitted
- We're told that the tyres are holding pressure nicely
- Interior is highly original
- Electric heated rear window
- Corrosion on roof rails causing headlining to sag
- Headliner carries some stains and marks
- Original carpets in good condition
- Tan leather seats with rear armrest present well
- Continental Edison radio augmented by two modern speakers fitted beneath the rear parcel shelf
- Auxillary jack lead in the glove box for audio
- 12v socket discreetly fitted for USB x 2 adaptor
The Mechanics
- 2,175cc four-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with five gears
- Engine bay is in good order
- Spare wheel of South African pattern, hub cap doesn’t fit but functional
- We've no reports of any specific mechanical issues
- The vendor reports that the car is a reliable starter, with only one breakdown reported (a gear linkage failure)
- They note that the car is very capable of cruising comfortably all day in 5th gear without issue
- The car has been happily driven from London to Bridport, the Isle of Wight, and across to Boulogne without fault
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