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1970 Citroën DS21 Décapotable Coachwork by Henri Chapron
Lot Number: 317
1970 Citroën DS21 Décapotable Coachwork by Henri Chapron
The incredibly chic and revered DS21 EFI Decapotable, with original documents.
- Sold for: £135,000
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 31st July, 2020 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Blue -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
114 XUY -
ODOMETER READING
90000 KM
SUMMARY
The incredibly chic and revered DS21 EFI Decapotable, with original documents.
DESCRIPTION
- A wonderful DS21 EFI Decapotable (Cabriolet) with many accompanying original documents
- Delivered new in June 1970 to the eminent Professor of Surgery Dr. Theo Burckhart in Germany
- Thorough (1970-2005) ownership/servicing continuity documented in original booklets and invoices whilst in Germany
- Rare and powerful EFI engined Decapotable
- The Citroen DS is an icon and the Decapotable ranks among its most sought-after variants
- In all, there were 1,365 factory cabriolets built: 770 DS19s, 483 DS21s and 112 ID19s
- True cabriolets have doors four inches longer than the saloons and use double latches
- This car has formed part of a large collection with little or no use. An element of recommissioning is to be expected to return it to the road once again
Used by everyone from the humble cabbie to the president himself, the Citroen DS is an icon and the Decapotable ranks among its most sought-after variants. Designer Flaminio Bertoni planned a convertible when the DS19 was launched in 1955, but teething troubles put the brakes on the idea. Many of the 80,000 buyers who placed orders at the show were still waiting two years later.
The DS19 relied on a complex, integrated hydraulic system to control the suspension, steering, gearshift, and brakes. Critical tolerances were at the limits of available tooling, and mechanics were baffled, especially when workshop manuals were delayed. However, the DS' rigid box chassis and unstressed skin meant a convertible was an attractive possibility, and coachbuilder Chapron stepped forward. His
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 317
- Make
- CITROËN
- Model
- DS21
- Registration Number
- 114 XUY
- Chassis Number
- 00FB0922
- Engine Number
- 0580002976
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Joseph Watts
- Car Specialist
- 07779 082707
- joe@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.
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