£21,750
1973 CITROEN DS20 Pallas
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 5 May 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£21,750
1973 CITROEN DS20 Pallas
UK • 5 May 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Citroen DS20 Pallas is a rare, right-hand drive UK model that has undergone significant restoration, including a full engine rebuild, bodywork restoration, and chassis refurbishment. While it presents very well and has an extensive history, there are some minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with its age and restoration date.
Condition
7
The car has had extensive restoration work done in the past, including bodywork, engine rebuild, and chassis refurbishment. There are some minor cosmetic imperfections (chips and scuffs) as you would expect, but overall the car is in excellent condition considering its age and restoration history.
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64,818 miles
04719939
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
NPW 264M
1973
Auction
£21,750
1973 CITROEN DS20 Pallas
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 5 May 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
First launched in 1955, the futuristic designed DS was created by Italian sculptor and industrial designer, Flaminio Bertoni, with the French aeronautical engineer, Andre Lefebvre.
The hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension system was developed by Paul Mages, and later updated for the Series 3 facelift by Robert Opron.
It is reported that in the first 15 minutes of the car being launched, 743 orders for the newly designed Citroen were taken.
Journalists wrote that the design of the DS was 20 years ahead of its time.
The suspension system was designed to cope with the poor quality road surfaces in France.
The DS was capable of moving quickly over the rough ground, whilst still offering excellent comfort.
It also came with power steering and a semi automatic transmission, making it a pleasure to drive.
In 1967, Citroen gave the DS a welcomed facelift which included new directional high beam lights, and in 1968 the base model DS 19 was increased to a 2.0 litre, and rechristened to...
Price Analysis vs Other DS20 Pallass
£8,050
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,471
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 4th Jun 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
67,047 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Jun 2023, 67,047 miles
Passed
On 22nd Mar 2022, 66,379 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Failed
On 21st Dec 2021, 66,038 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2010, 53,553 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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