Citroën ID 21 Break
(1966 - 1972)
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With the upmarket Pallas equipment, the Citroën DS exuded a dignified noblesse from model year 1965, which harmonized particularly well with the smooth ride comfort. From 1966 onwards, the engine also adapted to this, as the new four-cylinder engine now had five bearings, was noticeably more powerful, revved much more easily and drove the large saloon much more confidently. The big Citroën had matured well in over ten years, but the design still showed its age here and there.
Between 1961 and 1971, Citroën built a convertible based on the ID/DS models, which technically corresponded to the respective saloons, but dispensed with two doors and had an independent design at the rear. Due to the high price at the time, the DS Décapotable remained a rarity on the road. Today, the cabriolets are sought-after rarities. This vehicle report describes the history and development of the ID/DS Cabriolet, portrays a vehicle from 1967 and documents the various versions with historical illustrations and a rare original brochure.
When the Citroën DS 19 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1955, it was believed that a new automotive era had begun. However, although the elegant and special Citroëns sold well, they remained a one-off, while the rest of the car industry took a more conventional approach. In order to gain a foothold among more traditionally minded and less affluent motorists, Citroën followed the DS 19 with the simpler ID 19 model as early as 1956, which even proved itself in rallying. This report portrays an ID 19 B from 1967 and tells the development story of the entry-level model, illustrated with current and historical pictures.
It was born as an elegant luxury-class saloon, blessed with advanced hydropneumatics and front-wheel drive. However, in addition to a more affordable entry-level version, the Parisian developers also provided the Citroën DS with an extremely versatile station wagon, which was to be a benchmark for truly practical and versatile rival makes for decades to come. Only a few of the station wagons called Break, Commerciale or Familiale have survived, and this report is dedicated to one of these rare vehicles with over 900,000 km on the clock.
Although only the later models had swivel headlights, these are one of the reasons why the Citroën DS became so well-known and admired. The story of the goddess (Déesse) began as early as 1955, when 80,000 orders were received at the presentation. This driving report portrays a DS 21 Pallas model from 1971 and tells the story of the DS model based on many observations from the time, supplemented by current and historical images, several brochures and a worthwhile advertising video from the time.
Current market prices for Citroën ID 21 Break
null, 109 PS, 2175 cm3
null, 109 PS, 2175 cm3
Station Wagon, 67 PS, 1911 cm3
Station Wagon, 90 PS, 1985 cm3
Station Wagon, 90 PS, 1985 cm3
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4-Door Sedan, 67 PS, 1911 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 84 PS, 1985 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 84 PS, 1985 cm3
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Station Wagon, 23 PS, 602 cm3
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null, 107 PS, 1985 cm3
Station Wagon, 124 PS, 2347 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 109 PS, 2175 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 109 PS, 2175 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Citroën ID 21 Break
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen ID 21 Break 1968 Sold Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 6, 2016) |
ID 21 Break | 1968 | Sold | Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 6, 2016) | |
| Citroen ID 21 F Break 1971 Not Sold Auktionshaus Wiesbaden Mainz-Kastell Auktion (March 15, 2014) |
ID 21 F Break | 1971 | Not Sold | Auktionshaus Wiesbaden Mainz-Kastell Auktion (March 15, 2014) | |
| Citroën ID 20 Break 1970 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020) |
ID 20 Break | 1970 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020) | |
| Citroën ID 20 Break 1972 Sold Bonhams The Quail Auction (August 18, 2023) |
ID 20 Break | 1972 | Sold | Bonhams The Quail Auction (August 18, 2023) | |
| Citroen ID 21 Familiale 1967 Not Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collections, Motos et Canots (March 15, 2015) |
ID 21 Familiale | 1967 | Not Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collections, Motos et Canots (March 15, 2015) | |
| Citroen ID 21 Safari 1969 Sold H&H Classics The Rolls-Royce Enthusisasts Club Motor Car Auction (June 21, 2014) |
ID 21 Safari | 1969 | Sold | H&H Classics The Rolls-Royce Enthusisasts Club Motor Car Auction (June 21, 2014) | |
| Citroen ID 21 Currus 1972 Not Sold Osenat Automobiles de Collection chez Osenat (June 19, 2016) |
ID 21 Currus | 1972 | Not Sold | Osenat Automobiles de Collection chez Osenat (June 19, 2016) | |
| Citroën ID 21 Familiale 1967 Sold Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) |
ID 21 Familiale | 1967 | Sold | Artcurial A French Collection (November 4, 2021) | |
| Citroen ID 21 F Familiale 1967 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (August 31, 2015) |
ID 21 F Familiale | 1967 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (August 31, 2015) | |
| Citroen ID19 Break Comerciale Estate Car 1968 Not Sold Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 25, 2013) |
ID19 Break Comerciale Estate Car | 1968 | Not Sold | Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 25, 2013) |
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