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1965 CITROEN DS19 Cabriolet - Lot 221
France • 10 Nov 2024
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This 1965 Citroen DS19 Cabriolet, chassis number 4294082, is a French registered classic car with the same owner for 27 years. Originally equipped with a hydraulic gearbox, it has undergone two restorations, retaining its original aesthetics while upgrading its mechanical components, with an estimated value between 80,000 and 120,000 €.
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The car has been restored twice, once in 1990 and again in 2005. The original red-bordeaux leathers were retained and the Carrara White color was respected during the first restoration. The second restoration focused on mechanical aspects, including replacing the engine. The listing mentions the car was in good working order when purchased in 1997 and driven from Toulouse to Paris without issues. Overall, the car appears to be in good condition with some restoration work done to maintain its originality and improve its mechanical performance.
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1965 CITROEN DS19 Cabriolet Chassis n° 4294082 French registration Same owner for 27 years 80 000 / 120 000 € The DS 19 was a veritable bomb at the 1955 Paris Motor Show.
The Citroën stand was packed from October 5 onwards: 749 orders within an hour of opening, 12,000 by the end of the day, 80,000 by the end of the show.
This car - or rather, this resolutely futuristic "saucer on wheels" - replaced a car first launched in 1934: the "Traction avant".
Its fantastic design and cutting-edge technology gave it a lifespan of 20 years, which in the automotive world is an historic achievement.
The finesse and curves of this magical car are the work of Italian artist Flaminio Bertoni, creator of the no less legendary Citroën "Traction" and 2 CV! Smooth controls, comfortable suspension, amazing roadholding and powerful braking are the DS's main qualities.
Even today, these qualities are not at all obsolete, as the DS remains an easy-to-use car in modern traffic.
But over 50 years ago,...
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£80,224
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