Citroen DS Break ID 21 (1968)

For sale is a 1968 Citroën ID21 Break in gray with a red leather interior.

Highlights:

• US delivery
• Partial body restoration in 2006 in England
• Interior partially refurbished – seats and door panels reupholstered between 2010 and 2012
• Document folder with invoices and paperwork dating back to 1993 available
• Documents and photos regarding shipment to London in 2004 available
• The current owner has a collection and wishes to downsize it
• Regular oil changes have been performed
• Approximately €2,500 invested during current ownership
• Distinctive features of the US version, such as two identical-sized headlights without glass covers, turn signal indicators positioned below the actual openings, and a mile-based speedometer in the dashboard
• Stainless steel exhaust system installed
• TÜV valid until October 2027

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1968
• First registration: USA, 07/1968
• Location: 49525 Lengerich, Germany
• Number of previous owners: unknown
• Partially restored
• Accident-free under current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV valid until 10/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

With the DS series, Citroën unveiled one of the most technically advanced production vehicles of its time in 1955. The model, designed by Flaminio Bertoni, and the engineering by André Lefèbvre set new standards in comfort, aerodynamics, and suspension technology. In particular, the hydropneumatic suspension developed by Paul Magès made the DS famous worldwide. In addition to the more luxuriously equipped DS, the technically simpler ID series was also offered. Complementing the sedans were practical station wagon variants such as the Break, Familiale, and Commerciale, which were distinguished above all by their versatility and the characteristic split tailgate. Today, the D models are considered milestones in French automotive engineering.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Exterior color: Gray
• Interior: red leather upholstery, very good condition (reupholstered between 2010 and 2012)
• Repainted: Partially repainted (according to the owner)

Engine and Transmission:

• 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 110 hp (81 kW)
• Replacement engine installed
• Manual transmission
• Last service in 2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 33,673 mi (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: no

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• Invoices and document folder with records dating back to 1993 (not exhaustive)
• Documents and photos regarding shipment to London in 2004

Tires, body, and underbody

• Tires: Tread in good condition, but somewhat worn
• Body: good condition with minor age-related wear and tear
• Underbody: good condition – cavity-sealed
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle’s condition.

Known defects:

• The front right door cannot be opened from the outside and is permanently locked; it can only be opened from the inside
• Headliner is peeling from back to front
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.

Summary

For sale is a 1968 Citroën ID21 Break in gray paint with a red leather interior. The vehicle was originally shipped to the U.S. and features typical characteristics of the U.S. version, including headlights without glass covers and a mile-based speedometer. According to the owner, the body underwent a partial restoration in England in 2006, while the seats and door panels were reupholstered between 2010 and 2012. A document folder containing invoices and paperwork dates back to 1993. With an H-license plate, a valid general inspection valid through October 2027, and its currently registered status, this Citroën is a roadworthy classic with a distinctive design and versatile station wagon body.