Citroen DS
One of the most iconic cars in automotive history is that of the Citroen DS. Launched in 1955, its futuristic Bertoni styling stood the test of time, and various innovative features, including hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension, helped ensure the car stood the test of time, with relatively light modifications during its 21 year production run. The car helped cement Citroen’s image as a dynamic, innovative car company.
A hit from the very first few minutes of its launch, the car signalled a new dawn for French engineering after the country suffered during World War II.
The DS was well ahead of its time, being one of the first production cars to feature disc brakes, with one of its most famous innovations being its hydropneumatic suspension. This gave the car a smooth, luxurious ride that few, if any of it rivals could match. This also made it a success on the rally circuit, winning the Monte Carlo Rally in 1959 and 1966.
The car’s angular, narrow design remained popular well into the 1970s, and was one of the few luxury cars that led even the German car makers in desirability. However, as the decade wore on, the car began to look increasingly dated and the DS was eventually replaced by the CX, regarded by Citroen enthusiasts as the last ‘true’ Citroen, before Peugeot took the company over.
Today, DS cars are very distinctive and eye-catching on the road, and the car is considered to be one of the most important cars of the 20th century. Because of this, used prices are very high, with even tatty restoration models being exchanged for over £1,000. Pristine examples of the car are known to exchange hand for anything up to £10,000.
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