Highlights

Mechanically overhauled and driven daily when the car entered storage 25 years ago
The body panels were resprayed, stored and later refitted in November 2023
Desirable late DS in range-topping Pallas trim and featuring electronic fuel injection
Light recommission so this DS runs and drives - video below

The Appeal

For those fascinated by automotive engineering and design, a Citroën DS is certain to pique your interest. Launched in 1955, the DS pioneered the use of hydraulics, aerodynamics and front-wheel drive, resulting in a car that was as joyous to use as it was to look at.

Here we have a top-of-the-range example, dating from the end of the DS’ two-decade production run. Boasting electronic fuel injection, a four-speed semi-automatic gearbox and ‘Pallas’ trim, this was the final and most advanced evolution of the DS before the introduction of the CX the same year.

Imported to the UK in 1998, this Citroën was the vendor’s everyday car for several years before it entered storage around 25 years ago. It had undergone an extensive overhaul of the mechanicals and Hydropneumatic system, with newly regassed spheres and replacement pipework, so the vendor recalls that it drove very well at the time. Since then, the body panels were removed, refinished and finally returned to the car in November 2023.

For DS fans seeking a restoration project, this DS23 Pallas would be an excellent candidate.

The History and Paperwork

UK registered since the 1st October 1998
Left-hand drive
The vendor daily-drove the car before it entered storage
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
In dry storage for the past 25 years

The Condition

The body panels were unbolted, restored and refinished some years ago
In November 2023, the panels were refitted
Brand-new carpet and door card set which has been fitted
The bodywork looks in good overall condition and is commendably straight
There are now some paint blemishes on the wing, but nothing excessive
While lightly dented and pitted, the chrome trims are well-preserved and eminently serviceable
Spare bumpers (in good condition) are supplied
The underside will require restoration work and as the car hasn’t been moved it’s challenging to asses its condition thoroughly
There is some corrosion to the car’s inner structure, as is visible with the boot open
The upholstery is now in poor condition but looks largely complete
The dashboard and controls continue to present well for their age
There are a LOT of spares which include:
Front and rear bumpers
Rear windscreen
1 front wing in excellent condition
1 complete radiator
There is also a new original boot floor plus 2 new rear wing gutters.
And a lot more parts too various to mention , all will be included in the sale

The Mechanics

2,347 cc four-cylinder petrol engine with EFI
Four-speed semi-automatic gearbox
Before it entered storage, the Hydropneumatic system was professionally overhauled, with the spheres regassed and much of the pipework renewed
The DS now runs and drives after a light recommission

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Comments

Guitarm••••

seller

1 day ago

Car has been used daily from the month of December 2024, including a very smooth ride to Edinburgh from Newcastle. The new carpet and door cards have been fitted+ 4 new tyres, 4 new spheres, and a full new exhaust system. And there are a lot more spares than what is mentioned in the advert.

AlanH••••

12 hours ago

Can you elaborate on the condition of the underside of the car, please? Also, is it rising on the suspension when started?

All body panels on the car are in very good condition, panels were put on, and they are not aligned and need adjustment, but they were put on to make the car complete for a sale. The photos shown here were taken before the new carpets and door cards were fitted.