Citroen DS19
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1965, 1445960 produced. (All D-type models) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911cc | S4 OHV | 78mm x 100mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 mph | 23.3 s | 22.6 s | 75 bhp 4500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | Citroen DS 19 Decapotable | Coys | 2 Apr 2011 | Not sold | |
| 331 | Citroen DS 19 D�capotable | Bonhams | 5 Feb 2011 | €162000.00 | €186300.00 |
| 120 | Citroen ID 19 Familiale | Bonhams | 7 Feb 2009 | €35000.00 | €40250.00 |
| 121 | Citroen ID 19 berline | Bonhams | 7 Feb 2009 | €30000.00 | €34500.00 |
| 180 | Citroen DS19 Coupe Le Dandy | Bonhams | 7 Feb 2009 | Not sold | |
| 426 | 1963 Citroen DS19 Decapotable by Chapron | Coys | 5 Jul 2008 | Not sold | |
| 229 | 1963 Citroen DS19 Decapotable by Chapron | Coys | 27 Feb 2007 | £68813.00 | - |
| 324 | Citroen DS 19 Cabriolet | Christies | 16 Feb 2007 | Not sold | |
| 57 | CITROËN DS 19 BERLINE | Christies | 11 Feb 2006 | Not sold | |
| 204 | Citroën DS 19 Cabriolet | Bonhams | 15 May 2004 | - | €66300.00 |
| 020 | Citroën DS 19 Cabriolet | Christies | 14 Feb 2004 | Not sold | |
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Project Guide - Citroen DS and ID 1955-1975 |
120 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2011 | |||
| Project Guide - Citroen DS and ID 1955-1975 - The pros and cons of acquiring a project goddess. | ||||
| Article |
Suspension of Disbelief |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2011 | |||
| Suspension of Disbelief - Hydropneumatic suspension and science fiction styling make the Citroen DS an icon if individualist design. With prices rising it's time to take a step into the future. | ||||
| Article |
French flights of fancy |
18 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2010 | |||
| French flights of fancy - Glamorous, affordable and with their engines in the most interesting of places - Ross Alkureishi samples four remarkable Gallic classics with distinctly unique characters. Citroen DS, Renatul Caravelle, Panhard 24CT, Matra-Simca Bagheera's. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Battle of the big guns - Citroen DS, Citroen DS, Mercedes 190D, Mercedes 190D |
42 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2006 | |||
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Battle of the big guns - It's 1955 and Teddy Boys rule. But Britain faces another threat - the Citroen DS. Can the Jaguar MKI 2.4, Mercedes 190D or Lancia Aurelia fight it off? |
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| Article |
20 great classics do battle |
56 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2005 | |||
| 20 great classics do battle - There's never been a showdown like this before. 20 of the most popular classics of all time go head to head at the Classic Cars test track. How does your favourite fare? | ||||
| Article |
The day the Alliens landed |
66 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2005 | |||
| The day the Aliens landed - It’s 50 years since the Citroen DS astonished the world at the Paris Salon with its revolutionary hydraulics and futuristic styling. These are the secrets of the machine that invaded earth with modern technology. | ||||
| Article |
Citroën Suspension Spheres |
93 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2004 | |||
| Citroën Suspension Spheres - If you see a Citroën bouncing alond, chances are the suspension spheres have collapsed. Citroën specialist Centreville shows Rob Hawkins how to replace them on the DS, CX and GS. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Citroen DS |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2001 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Citroen DS - It looks like something from outer space but don’t let the Goddess's alien technolgy put you off, says Theodore J Gillam. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Citroen DS |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 21/28 December 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Citroen DS - Citroen DS was a timeless creation that is still the stuff of legend more than 55 years after its debut. But does it make a realistic classic? JAMES TAYLOR provides some answers. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate Showdown #18 Citroen DS vs NSU Ro80 |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2011 | |||
| Ultimate Showdown #18 Citroen DS vs NSU Ro80 - Russ Smith is visited by a pair of alien saloons, but which would he prefer to abduct him? | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Citroen DS (1955-1975) £3000-30,000 |
154 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Citroen DS (1955-1975) £3000-30,000 - Few family saloons have captured the imagination like the DS, and that's reflected in growing interest today. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Citroen DS |
162 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2009 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Citroen DS- La Deesse - or goddess - stunned the public at its '55 Paris launch. Don't let its daunting complexity put you off, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Chic by jowl |
154 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2008 | |||
| Chic by jowl- These glamorous coachbuilt cabriolets have more in common than you might imagine, says Martin Buckley as he compares Citroen DS19 with Alvis TF21. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Vive La Difference! |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2007 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Vive La Difference! - It was years ahead of its time, but has the DS's advanced engineering proved to be its downdall? Time to find out. Citroen DS: 1955-1975 | ||||
| Article |
Domestic Goddess |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2007 | |||
| Domestic Goddess - Citroen's DS is the epitome of a French classic. Our lucky reader wanted to drive a rare Slough-built model. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Citroen DS/ID |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 18 January 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Citroen DS/ID - The DS is one of the most beautiful and evocative classics of all time, fully deserving of its Goddess title. However, it's also a fiendishly complex machine, which is why RICHARD GUNN's guide is a wise read before you decide to buy. | ||||
| Article |
Timewarp Classic: No 22 - Citroen DS: 1955 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 27 July 2006 | |||
| Timewarp Classic: No 22 - Citroen DS: 1955 - So what exactly was so extraordinary about the Citroen DS in 1955? Oh, just about everything says hydraulic Citroen owner and fan RICHARD GUNN as he looks back at the car that helped define the French marquw's eccentricity. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Driver - Citroën DS |
126 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2004 | |||
| Classic Driver - Citroën DS - People either love the DS for being beautiful and different, or are scared of the unknown. But under that futuristic skin lies a perfect everyday classic driver. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Citroën DS |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 4th February 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Citroën DS - Built 1955 to 1975. Four-door, five-seater, front engined, front-wheel-drive saloon. | ||||
| Article |
Classics November 2002 pg 32 |
32 |
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| Publication | Classics November 2002 | |||
| Imposing Style. These three luxury classics all offer comfort and civility in a stylish package, but they each have a different approach. Tim Morgan compares them, and tries to pick a winner. | ||||
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