DS - Automobile Classics

1946-1972

1967 Citroen DS 21 – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

February 14, 2024

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A defining element of the Citroën DS 21 was its sophisticated hydropneumatic system. Particularly after September 1966, when Citroën introduced the green mineral hydraulic fluid LHM, the system proved significantly more reliable and durable. This centralized hydraulic network not only controlled the suspension but also assisted braking, steering, and transmission functions, giving the Citroën DS […]

1946-1972

1967 Citroen DS 19 – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

February 14, 2024

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The design of the Citroën DS 19 was as revolutionary as its engineering. Its aerodynamic body departed radically from the boxy forms of contemporaries, giving the car an unmistakably fluid and futuristic silhouette. Technical Details: The 1967 Citroën DS 19 represents a mature stage in the evolution of one of the most technically ambitious cars […]

1946-1972

1972 Citroen DS 21 Pallas – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 8, 2024

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The Citroën DS 21 Pallas represents the most luxurious expression of the DS saloon, with the Pallas designation introduced in 1964 to distinguish the premium variants. Technical Details: The Citroën DS 21 Pallas is powered by the long-lived DX engine type, first introduced in September 1965 and designed with five main bearings, forming the technical […]

1946-1972

1968 Citroen DS 21 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2022

February 5, 2024

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The Citroën DS 21 was widely regarded as a car for nonconformists, particularly in export markets where its unconventional design and complex technology set it apart from more conservative competitors. Its enduringly futuristic shape has led to appearances in modern science-fiction productions, including scenes in Back to the Future II and the opening sequence of […]

1946-1972

1967 Citroen DS 21 Cabrio – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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By September 1967, the Citroën DS 21 adopted the third front-end evolution, featuring the iconic double headlamps set behind a glass cover. These headlights reinforced the car’s avant-garde appearance and gave the front end a distinctive, almost organic expression. Technical Details: The Citroën DS 21 represents a mature and technically refined stage of the DS […]

1946-1972

1969 Citroen DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet Serie 2 – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 30, 2022

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The Citroën DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet occupies a unique position in automotive history due to its collaboration between Citroën and the French coachbuilding company Chapron. Technical Details: The Citroën DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet got a modern short-stroke power unit, notable for its strong performance reserves. The four-cylinder inline engine is water-cooled and features an overhead-valve […]