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1968 - Citroën DS 20M Pallas French registration Chassis n°4451856 Bodywork n°0034-011080 - Flagship of the French automotive industry - One of the rarest and easiest to maintain versions - The most luxurious and sought-after Pallas finish - Beautiful condition and one owner for almost 30 years Like the Concorde, the Citroën DS is a symbol of French industrial genius and a veritable automotive myth, with the onerous task of succeeding the Traction Avant. Introduced in 1955, it was strikingly modern on every level. On the one hand, its lines, created by Italian designer and sculptor Flaminio Bertoni in collaboration with engineers from the aeronautics and hydraulics industries, were completely unprecedented. What's more, both its design and its technology are revolutionary. The DS featured a number of innovations that set it apart from the rest of car production at the time, at least in Europe. In addition to its legendary hydropneumatic suspension, which remains unique to the brand almost to the present day, it offered totally new equipment: power steering, front disc brakes and a semi-automatic, hydraulically-controlled gearbox were just a few examples. Other new features, such as swivelling headlamps in 1967 and electronic fuel injection in 1969, followed in the wake of its evolution. Over the course of its twenty-year career, the DS came in many different body styles, from the elegant convertible to the iconic sedan and utility station wagon, not forgetting the famous "Pallas" finish from 1965 onwards. The same year saw the launch of the DS 21, with a larger displacement and 100 hp. In 1969, the DS 19, until then the entry-level model, was replaced by the DS 20, powered by a 103 hp, 1985 cm3 4-cylinder engine, combined with manual (for only two vintages) or hydraulic transmission. In 1973, Citroën introduced the DS 23, available with carburetors or fuel injection. The latter is considered the most exclusive. An all-rounder, the DS even shone in competition, winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1958. Unquestionably a car of the twentieth century, the DS left its mark on its time, as much for its beauty as for its technological advance, so much so that today it is one of the most collectible cars in the world. Our DS is a rare 20M variant, produced over a very short period before being replaced by the DSuper. Launched on December 12, 1968, it is a 1969 model. Not widely available, it was a versatile model, which could be delivered in Pallas finish, as ours is.
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1968 - Citroën DS 20M Pallas French registration Chassis n°4451856 Bodywork n°0034-011080 - Flagship of the French automotive industry - One of the rarest and easiest to maintain versions - The most luxurious and sought-after Pallas finish - Beautiful condition and one owner for almost 30 years Like the Concorde, the Citroën DS is a symbol of French industrial genius and a veritable automotive myth, with the onerous task of succeeding the Traction Avant. Introduced in 1955, it was strikingly modern on every level. On the one hand, its lines, created by Italian designer and sculptor Flaminio Bertoni in collaboration with engineers from the aeronautics and hydraulics industries, were completely unprecedented. What's more, both its design and its technology are revolutionary. The DS featured a number of innovations that set it apart from the rest of car production at the time, at least in Europe. In addition to its legendary hydropneumatic suspension, which remains unique to the brand almost to the present day, it offered totally new equipment: power steering, front disc brakes and a semi-automatic, hydraulically-controlled gearbox were just a few examples. Other new features, such as swivelling headlamps in 1967 and electronic fuel injection in 1969, followed in the wake of its evolution. Over the course of its twenty-year career, the DS came in many different body styles, from the elegant convertible to the iconic sedan and utility station wagon, not forgetting the famous "Pallas" finish from 1965 onwards. The same year saw the launch of the DS 21, with a larger displacement and 100 hp. In 1969, the DS 19, until then the entry-level model, was replaced by the DS 20, powered by a 103 hp, 1985 cm3 4-cylinder engine, combined with manual (for only two vintages) or hydraulic transmission. In 1973, Citroën introduced the DS 23, available with carburetors or fuel injection. The latter is considered the most exclusive. An all-rounder, the DS even shone in competition, winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1958. Unquestionably a car of the twentieth century, the DS left its mark on its time, as much for its beauty as for its technological advance, so much so that today it is one of the most collectible cars in the world. Our DS is a rare 20M variant, produced over a very short period before being replaced by the DSuper. Launched on December 12, 1968, it is a 1969 model. Not widely available, it was a versatile model, which could be delivered in Pallas finish, as ours is.
