Citroen DS 21 Cabriolet Usine (1971)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 109 photos
  • Video
• Original DS 21 Cabriolet Usine, i.e., the very rare open-top version of the DS
• Extensively and fully restored vehicle (body, engine, interior, etc., have been completely restored), in top condition
• 2021 appraisal report with a grade of 1 available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1971
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 2.2-liter with 104 PS, replacement engine
• Transmission: Hydraulic semi-automatic
• Exterior color: Macrégris
• Interior: Leather, Tabac
• TÜV valid until 05/2027, H license plate
• Features:
  • Full leather interior in Tabac
  • Hydraulic semi-automatic transmission
  • Black fabric convertible top

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Macrégris
• The vehicle was completely repainted as part of the restoration
• According to the seller, there is no known accident damage
• The body is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear
• No known defects on the body

Interior

• Tabac leather
• The interior is in excellent, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear; it has been fully restored
• All features are fully functional
• No known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The replacement engine has been overhauled and runs flawlessly
• The hydraulic semi-automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The mechanical components have been extensively restored. There are no known mechanical defects
• Last maintenance: 05/2025

History

Ownership History

• 4 owners in total; current owner since 2018
• Odometer reading: 58,255 km, partially documented by TÜV reports and invoices

Service History

• 05/2025: Last service
• Extensively restored vehicle in top condition
• No service record book available

Summary

For sale is a 1971 Citroën DS 21 Cabriolet Usine with a hydraulic semi-automatic transmission and first registration in Germany. The odometer reads 58,255 km; the mileage can be partially verified through TÜV reports and invoices. The body and interior are in extremely good, nearly like-new condition. The paint was completely redone when the car was brought back into service, and the Tabac leather interior was fully restored. The engine is not original and has been overhauled. A 2021 appraisal report with a grade of 1 is available; the last service was performed in May 2025. The TÜV inspection is valid through May 2027, and the vehicle has an “H” license plate. There is no service record book. Of interest to collectors looking for a restored DS Cabriolet Usine.