| Year | Make | Model | Mileage | SOLD FOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Citroen | DS 23 Pallas | 78,065 (Not Warranted) | £19,750 + buyers premium | |
Description:On the Surface: This is a 1975 Citroen DS23 Pallas presented in a dark grey metallic finish complemented by a biscuit brown leather interior. Despite its age, this vehicle boasts an original patina, showcasing a well-preserved exterior and interior. The hydropneumatic suspension is fully operational as are the cornering headlights. Owned by The Vendor for over four years, this DS has been well kept over the years. Maintenance: This DS23 Pallas stands in excellent condition. The comprehensive history file unveils a series of maintenance invoices. Noteworthy maintenance includes substantial work performed at Citroen Classics in Staines, Middlesex, spanning from 2013 to 2016, costing nearly £3,000. Additionally, an invoice from B.W.CATES Classic Car Trim in 2012 highlights a significant interior overhaul totaling £1,440. History: The history file for this Citroen DS23 Pallas encompasses a range of documents providing insight into its past. Notably, letters from the Citroen Car Club in 2004 and 2007 offered valuations of £14,000 and £16,000, respectively. It includes older invoices, MOTs, tax discs, and classic magazine cutouts, painting a comprehensive picture of the car’s journey through time. The Model: This DS23 Pallas really showcases Citroen’s innovation leading the DS to being way ahead of it’s time. Equipped with pioneering features such as headlights that direct around corners and a groundbreaking hydropneumatic suspension system, designed by Paul Magès, the DS23 offers a sophisticated driving experience. The suspension’s capabilities allow smooth travel on varying road surfaces, a hallmark of the DS series. Incorporating advanced technology for its time, this model boasts power steering, a semi-automatic transmission system, and inboard front disc brakes, coupled with independent suspension, showcasing Citroen’s commitment to innovation and comfort. Sale Insight: Unfortunatley this car is now being sold on behalf of the owner due to their ill health. This Citroen DS23 Pallas holds significance as one of the limited 847 units produced in its final year of DS production. Beyond being a collectible classic, this vehicle represents an iconic era in automotive history. |
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| Lot No. | 47 |
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| Auction | 1st February 2024 - 88% SOLD |
| Vehicle Make | Citroen |
| Vehicle Model | DS 23 Pallas |
| Year of Manufacture | 1974 |
| Mileage | 78,065 (Not Warranted) |
| Registration | GOY723N |
| Date first Registered | 02/01/1975 |
| MOT | N/A |
| Chassis Number | 01FE4002 |
| Engine Number | 0673011616 |
| Estimated Sale Price | £13,000 - £16,000 |
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