* Citroën DS 19 – 1957 Swiss registration title, in temporary importation Taking the world by surprise, the DS made its stunning debut on October 6, 1955, under the glass roof of the Grand Palais at the 42nd Paris Motor Show.

A masterpiece created by exceptional minds, the DS had the daunting task of succeeding the legendary Traction Avant.

It accomplished this with even more flair and audacity, thanks to a top-secret development and a spectacular launch.

It captivated the public with its revolutionary and strikingly modern design—a masterpiece by Flaminio Bertoni—but also astonished with its technical innovations: hydropneumatic suspension, power steering, disc brakes, and a semi-automatic gearbox, to name just a few.

Over a 20-year career, the DS evolved into a wide range of models, from the elegant convertible to the practical station wagon.

It also made its mark in motorsport, notably winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1958.

A true legend and a symbol of an era of French indust...