Citroen ID 19 (1966)

Introduction

Hydropneumatics, aluminum hood, steel trunk lid and front disc brakes, coupled with excellent ride comfort and revolutionary design are its hallmarks - we're talking about the Citroën DS: When it was unveiled in 1955 at the Paris Motor Show, 12,000 orders were received on the very first day, and by the end it is said to have been as many as 80,000. During the construction period from 1955 to 1975, a total of over 1.45 million vehicles were produced. The model existed in a simple execution with the designation ID, as DS, then as Pallas in a particularly high-quality equipment and in the combination version Break.

General to the vehicle

Now in this auction a Citroën ID 19 comes to the auction, which comes from first registration 1966 and for the first time in France with the chassis number 3711458 to the traffic was certified. Via Holland, this ID 19 finally came to Germany - according to the seller, 3 owners should have called this already partially restored sedan their own. So-called "matching numbers" are given according to statements of the current salesman, besides the "goddess" already shows a German registration. This French sedan already carries the H-plate and the TÜV has a validity until November 2024. Worth mentioning is also an available "Extended Short Assessment" by Classic Data from June 2022, in which the car received the condition grade "2" and a replacement value of € 34,000

Features

• Exterior and interior: According to the seller, this Citroën ID 19 - in black with a white roof - is still largely in its original paint. All chrome elements show their shiny side and modifications deviating from the original condition cannot be mentioned according to the seller. Further, the current owner can confirm that the car is accident-free. In the interior, there are original fabric seats in a red color, which were upholstered for the front in a specialist store - the lower part of the dashboard and some components of the door panels are set off in white.

• Engine and transmission: From 2.0-liter displacement, the in-line four-cylinder carburetor engine should generate about 77 hp. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via 4-speed manual transmission. According to the seller, last took place around June 2023 an engine service and lubrication service in a "Essen specialist workshop for these Citroen models". There, the ID also received a brand new radiator as well as a complete clutch. The seller also had an electronic ignition system from the manufacturer "123ignition" installed.

• Mileage: The five-digit speedometer of this ID 19 shows a mileage of 97,570, which can be partially traced according to the current owner.

• Documentation: The German registration certificate and the TÜV reports according to § 23 STVZO in connection with § 21 STZVO as well as a Classic Data certificate are part of the history of this Citroën ID 19. Furthermore there is a certificate from the TÜV for a special shaped license plate for mounting on the front bumper.

Condition

• On the bodywork the seller mentions a slight paint damage in the left front fender as a defect.

• 70-90% of its new condition attests the current owner of this "goddess" the brakes, the tires of the brand Michelin were renewed only recently.

• Except for light flash rust, according to the seller, no inconsistencies on the underside of this sedan can be complained about - according to him, there are no traces of sweat.

• Please see the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.

Highlights

• In addition to the - according to the seller's statements - largely first original paint, the first interior is also said to still show very nicely. A recent extensive maintenance, in which all necessary wear parts were replaced, leaves the ID 19 not only in great optical condition, but also technically very well maintained. Among the equipment are the analog clock (next to the instrument cluster), power steering and a radio by "RetroSound" in contemporary style with "BlueTooth". A "dashcam" installed in the rear view mirror with rear view camera complete the equipment and do not destroy the "Feel and Look" of this Citroën ID 19.

Summary

• In the history of the automobile, there has probably been no other car in which so many technically revolutionary and trend-setting innovations were offered at the same time. Impressive with this "goddess" offered here: The according to the seller most extensive first varnish, the carefully adapted first interior and the recently carried out, extensive maintenance including renewal of the tires. With this "La Déesse" you are not only avant-garde on the road, but you literally "float" through the hydropneumatics over the roads.