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1973 Citroën DS23 - Dee-Ess Drophead

Australia • 27 Nov 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1973 Citroën DS23 'Dee-Ess Drophead' is a rare, UK-converted cabriolet with a 2.3L inline-four engine and a five-speed manual transmission, imported to Australia in 2012. It features a white exterior, brown vinyl interior, and underwent recent maintenance in 2023, but has an unverified odometer and some cosmetic work done in the past.

Condition

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While the car is reported to be in highly original condition and has undergone restorative maintenance, there are notes of a respray prior to 2011 and replaced carpets. The seller encourages potential buyers to refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition, indicating possible imperfections. The last roadworthiness test was passed without headrests, suggesting a minor issue.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

9,361 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS This Citroën DS23 ‘Dee-Ess Drophead’ is a rare and stylish open-top French classic, which is reported to be in highly original condition.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 2.3-litre carburettor-fed inline-four, which sends its power to the front wheels via a five-speed ‘column-shift’ manual transmission.

This example was originally a Paris-built DS23 sedan ordered to UK-market specifications and delivered new to the UK, where it was first registered in March 1973.

The car was later converted to a cabriolet by Dee-Ess Conversions.

It was imported into Australia in 2012, before undergoing restorative maintenance, and has now been with the seller for two and a half years.

The odometer indicates 15,065 Kms, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Dee-Ess Conversions Limited of Malvern, Worcestershire, UK, were an independent firm who specialised in converting Citroën DS models to convertible or ‘drophead’ specification, along the lines of the original...