1973 Citroen DS23

Vehicle description

Finished in gleaming white complimented with contrasting interior. A RHD 5 speed manual car well presented driving very well indeed with 123 electronic ignition, fabulous magic carpet, the perfect antidote to our atrocious roads The most radical machine yet to appear in the 70-year history of the motorcar, the DS caused an absolute sensation when it was unveiled in 1955, offering a glimpse of a braver, brighter future in a world still labouring under drab post-war austerity. A bit like now then. This DS 23 Pallas model Powered by the 115bhp 2.3-litre carburettor engine with 5-speed manual gearbox, it has the sought-after Pallas spec with the added bonus of sun-proof D-vinyl upholstery, much more durable than the materials used on the French-built cars.Used as a daily driver, getting it shipped to UK in February in 2021 from warm climates with all duties paid. It was purchased to join a impressive collection of classic Citroens. Also fitted 123 electronic ignition.Kept garaged alongside the rest of a collection, recently treated to a service and check-over. As an experiment, we drove it down to the unpaved, heavily pot-holed section of our place to see if the much-vaunted suspension lived up to its magic carpet reputation. The answer was an emphatic yes the ride quality is astonishingly good with the self leveling working as it should - ideal for our atrocious roads which are in a worse state now than at any time in living memory.On offer here at a very sensible price this French icon will not only turn heads wherever it goes, it might also save you from a ruinous repair bill or spine injury on our tragically terrible tarmac...