Citroën DS 21 Pallas
(1965 - 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.
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.
The new NSU RO 80 with the Wankel engine was to show whether it was superior to the Citroën DS, which was 13 years older. To find out, the test drivers of the magazine "hobby" set off on a journey in 1968 that would take them all the way to Africa. The two vehicles were tested under extreme conditions and, after almost 10,000 km on their own wheels, were driven home to be dismantled and analyzed.
Citroën had Chapron build a very special DS for French President Charles de Gaulle. The limousine differed from its series counterparts in many respects and was over six meters long. But de Gaulle did not like the monumental state limousine. This report describes a test drive in the DS présidentielle and shows the limousine in many pictures.
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.
In the late sixties and early seventies, Citroën produced several DS models with six-cylinder engines, which were used in rallies, among other things. They were never really successful and the energy crisis put an end to the attempts, but at least one model could be saved. This vehicle report describes the circumstances surrounding the construction of the six-cylinder DS, showing a model in detail and with historical images.
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Auctioned vehicles of Citroën DS 21 Pallas
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen DS 21 Pallas 1969 Sold Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 6, 2016) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1969 | Sold | Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 6, 2016) | |
| Citroen DS 21 Pallas 1968 Sold Artcurial Automobiles sur le Champs 10 (October 30, 2016) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1968 | Sold | Artcurial Automobiles sur le Champs 10 (October 30, 2016) | |
| Citroen DS 21 Pallas 1969 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (April 26, 2014) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1969 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (April 26, 2014) | |
| Citroën DS 21 Pallas 1970 Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads March Online Only (March 17, 2021) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1970 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Open Roads March Online Only (March 17, 2021) | |
| Citroen DS 21 Pallas 1967 Sold Bonhams Les grandes Marques du Monde au grand Palais (February 4, 2016) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams Les grandes Marques du Monde au grand Palais (February 4, 2016) | |
| Citroen DS 21 Pallas 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) | |
| Citroën DS 21 Pallas 1968 Sold Artcurial Le Mans Classic (June 30, 2023) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1968 | Sold | Artcurial Le Mans Classic (June 30, 2023) | |
| Citroën DS 21 Pallas 1968 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island 2025 (March 7, 2025) |
DS 21 Pallas | 1968 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island 2025 (March 7, 2025) | |
| Citroen DS21 Pallas 1969 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Dolder Sale (June 8, 2013) |
DS21 Pallas | 1969 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Dolder Sale (June 8, 2013) | |
| Citroen DS21 Pallas lhd 1969 Sold Artcurial Motorcars Monaco Sale 2013 (July 22, 2013) |
DS21 Pallas lhd | 1969 | Sold | Artcurial Motorcars Monaco Sale 2013 (July 22, 2013) |
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