Not Sold | 1961 Citroën DS19 Décapotable Coachwork by Henri Chapron

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Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £120,000)

1961 Citroën DS19 Décapotable Coachwork by Henri Chapron

United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2026 • Lot 754

Vehicle Details

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This 1961 Citroën DS19 Décapotable by Henri Chapron is a rare find, restored in 2000 and authenticated by its Chapron Certificate. Recently acquired from Paris and now in the UK, it presents in dark red metallic with a burgundy interior, though it was originally blue with a white leather interior. The car received a Grade 2 rating (out of 5) in a 2022 German assessment, indicating very good condition with some expected signs of use after restoration. Interested buyers should verify import and registration requirements for the UK or EU.

Condition

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The car was rated Grade 2 out of 5 by KFZ-Sachverständige in 2022, which indicates it's in very good condition. It was restored in 2000 and while it presents well in dark red metallic with a burgundy leather interior, the rating suggests minor wear or imperfections consistent with a "Very Good" classification.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

4200294

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

One of the most celebrated interpretations of the revolutionary Citroën DS, this elegant DS19 Décapotable carries coachwork by renowned French coachbuilder, Henri Chapron, and is recorded as number 128 produced in the D Series Chapron body number 0013.000096 was delivered new in France and is accompanied by a Chapron Certificate confirming its origins, including its original blue paintwork and white leather interior Acquired by its previous owner in 2000 and comprehensively restored that same year, it is now attractively presented in dark red metallic with a burgundy leather interior.

We understand the engine had been replaced prior to the restoration and was overhauled at that time In 2022 the car was comprehensively assessed by KFZ-Sachverständige and rated Grade 2 out of 5, with Grade 1 being the highest.

It is accompanied by the resulting condition report, German registration documents and the aforementioned Chapron Certificate Purchased by our vendor at auction in Paris earlier...