Citroën DS 21 Pallas Restored Yellow High Beam (1968)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Citroën DS 21 Pallas from 1968 in striking red with a black leather interior.

Highlights

• Restored
• Investments: Steering gear replaced, new hydraulic pump, seal replacement in the hydraulic system, new upholstery for the front seats
• A '68 transitional model with twin headlights (high beam yellow and steering), old dashboard with broadband speedometer, semi-automatic, export bumpers including the round tail lights
• Classic Analytics report dated 15.08.2023 with condition 3+ and a reported market value of 27,000 euros
• Owned by the seller since 2009

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1968
• First registration: 1968
• Import from the Netherlands
• Location with country: 45529 Hattingen, Germany
• Number of owners not known
• TÜV valid until 08/24
• H license plate
• Repaired accident damage: Rolled against the garage door, rear left, fender & bumper, expert opinion available
• Registered, but vehicle is handed over deregistered
• German registration
• Duty paid
• Ready to drive

Model history

• The Citroën DS, introduced in 1955, revolutionized the automotive industry with its avant-garde technology and futuristic design. Its predecessor, the Citroën Traction Avant, was a milestone, but the DS set new standards. The DS 21, launched in 1965, impressed with different engine variants, including four-cylinder and later also in-line six-cylinder engines. Engine displacements varied, but the DS 21 made a lasting impression with its advanced technologies and hydropneumatic suspension.

Facts

Exterior and interior

• Red paintwork
• Black leather interior
• Repainted, entire vehicle

Engine and transmission

• 2.2-liter R4 engine with 103 hp
• Semi-automatic gearbox

Mileage

• 16,000 km. Mileage partially traceable.

Documentation

• No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Underbody: Welded, light rust film

Known defects

• Paint on tailgate is bad, dent on rear right fender
• Radio does not work, rear seat has a break in the leather
• Rear right door panel is hanging
• The appraiser has discovered rust under the car in one place, the vehicle is leaking some hydraulic fluid
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

Experience the restored 1968 Citroën DS 21 Pallas in eye-catching red, equipped with a 2.2-liter R4 engine, twin headlights, semi-automatic transmission and export-ready bumpers. Despite known defects such as poor paintwork on the tailgate and a faulty radio, this collector's item impresses with investments such as the replacement of the steering gear and a new hydraulic pump. A current Classic Analytics report estimates the market value at 27,000 euros, while the slight rust film on the underbody does not detract from the vintage flair.

Vehicle videos

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