£25,302
1971 Citroen DS 20 Sedan
Mecum • US • 12 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£25,302
1971 Citroen DS 20 Sedan
US • 12 Jan 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic car, styled by Flaminio Bertoni, has been fully restored, featuring a new leather interior and overhauled mechanicals. Its unique semi-automatic transmission and historical significance as a record-breaking model make it a standout.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a 'nut and bolt restoration' and has had its mechanicals and hydraulics overhauled. The interior has been redone with new leather upholstery, carpets, and headliner. Although it's a classic car, these improvements suggest it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
/ 10
53,690 km
4710751
United States
Manual
1971
Auction
£25,302
1971 Citroen DS 20 Sedan
Mecum • US • 12 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Styled by the Italian designer Flaminio Bertoni and unveiled at the 1955 Paris Motor Show
The car was an immediate success with 743 orders taken in the show's first 15 minutes, 12,000 in the first day and 80,000 total deposits by the show's conclusion after 10 days
This was a record number of orders that stood for over 60 years until Tesla unveiled the Model 3
Nut and bolt restoration
European variant with directional headlights
Overhauled mechanicals
Redone hydraulics
In-dash clock
New period Brown leather upholstery, carpets and headliner
2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine
Semi-automatic transmission with no clutch pedal but requiring manual gear changes
Price Analysis vs Other DS20s
£7,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,991
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,462
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Auction House Headquarters
Mecum
445 South Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin, 53184, United States
Based in Walworth, Wisconsin, Mecum is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and muscle cars. They conduct large-scale live auction events across the United States, offering consignment and bidding services.
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