1,985cc inline 4-Cylinder Engine Single Downdraft Carburetor 83bhp at 4,500rpm 4-Speed Manual 4-Wheel Independent Hydropneumatic Suspension Front Inboard Disc, Rear Drum Brakes *One of the most advanced cars of the 20th century *Beautifully sculpted design by Flaminio Bertoni *Previously owned by noted marque specialists *Well preserved and eminently charming THE CAR OFFERED Just as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary Traction Avant, Citroën stunned the world in 1955 with the launch of the strikingly styled DS.

Beneath the newcomer's futuristic, aerodynamically efficient, low-drag bodyshell there was all-independent, self-levelling, hydro-pneumatic suspension plus power-operated brakes, clutch, and steering.

Perhaps most remarkably, this was not a low-volume special – this was Citroën's bread-and-butter family sedan, ultimately selling in the millions of units.

With the DS's introduction, Citroën stole a significant advantage over the competition.

No European car...