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Current bid
£2,000

1975 Citroën DS 23 Pallas

Highlights

  • In the same ownership for over 30 years
  • Recently recommissioned after 10 years of garage storage
  • All hydraulic systems operational
  • Major mechanical work completed approximately 15 years ago
  • Fully functioning semi-automatic transmission
  • Believed to be one of the last 200 of its kind to be built


The Appeal

If you want a truly fascinating car, you'll find little more engaging than Citroën's quirky, tech-packed executive car. From their space-age styling to its remarkable swathe of hydraulic systems, these have become the stuff of legend, and rightfully so. A deeply complex bit of development that was well ahead of its time. 

It's a DS like this that captures the top of the iconic innovator's range, with the largest 2.3-litre engine and luxurious Pallas trim. This particular 1975 example has been in the same ownership since 1992, resulting in a well-documented history spanning over three decades. Having been stored in a garage for the past ten years, it has recently been recommissioned by a local classic car specialist who has successfully returned it to running condition.
This DS23 retains its original character and innovative hydraulic systems, which are all reported to be operational. While it would benefit from some cosmetic attention, it's a mechanically sound example of one of the most revolutionary and distinctive cars ever produced that's well worthy of the investment. 

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History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1975
  • The DVLA records 7 former keepers
  • In current ownership since 1992, initially used as a family car
  • Kept in garage or under cover for most of the ownership period
  • Major mechanical work completed approximately 15 years ago
  • Used occasionally after repairs, but stored in garage for the last 10 years
  • Recently recommissioned by a local classic car restorer
  • MOT exempt

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The Condition

  • Bodywork needs attention, with the vendor highlighting some blisters and marks
  • However, we can't spot any serious perforation or denting
  • Appears very complete and true-to-period
  • Underside carries some surface patina, but nothing of concern
  • Interior in average condition, with age-commensurate wear 
  • Headlining is missing
  • Upholstery is not original, save for the internal door panels

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The Mechanics

  • 2,347cc inline-four carburettor engine
  • Semi-automatic transmission with four gears
  • Replacement of many suspension, brakes, and engine parts already undertaken
  • All hydraulic systems are reportedly operational
  • Suspension spheres need replacing as the ride is currently "very choppy"
  • Other than this the vendor reports that the engine runs "Adequately
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Current bid
£2,000
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Auction Details

  • Year1975
  • MakeCitroen
  • ModelDS
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer15,071 Miles
  • Engine size2347cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownEastleigh
  • CountyHampshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

2 Bids

Collins••••
Bid
£2,000
02/01/26
weaverd••••
Bid
£1,000
02/01/26

Comments

PE

peter-e••••

3 days ago

Hello,is the original interior still available, all be it in need of renovation work? How we quickly would the DS need to be collected after the auction? Thank you

PE

peter-e••••

3 days ago

Thank you

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