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1973 - CITROËN DS 23 PALLAS Monegasque registration title
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Lot no. 48
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1973 - CITROËN DS 23 PALLAS
Monegasque registration title
Monegasque registration title
Chassis n° 00FE0272
"Surely the most beautiful DS currently on the market
"Surely the most beautiful DS currently on the market"
- The DS Citroën was the brainchild of a team of gifted designers who had the difficult task of succeeding the Traction in 1955. It struck the public with its original, strikingly modern lines, a masterpiece designed by Flaminio Bertoni, but it also amazed with its technology and design. In 2025, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of its creation, and the legend lives on.
- The story of this DS Pallas is extraordinary in every way. It was sold new by the Garage du Lac in Neuchâtel by Mr Crescia Sr. We learn that he was the family lawyer and that the car then left for Rome for several years. Mr Vincent Crescia remembers the car very well, and years went by before the beautiful DS came up for sale, the owner having died. He decided to buy it back, even though it was in its original condition and had 66,000 km on the clock.
- The current owner met Vincent Crescia, the world's leading DS restorer, while looking for the car of his dreams. The budget was almost unlimited and the car had to be perfect. Vincent decides to sell the DS sold by his father to the current owner. After all, it's an opportunity to make it new again with very special care.
- Nothing was left to chance: the bodywork was completely refurbished, the upholstery completely redone with original fabric in beautiful red cloth. The engine and gearbox will be restored, as will all the hydraulics, which will be made more reliable. As the car was originally fitted with the rare air-conditioning option, this will be restored and is now working perfectly. In total, the restoration will cost in excess of €120,000, and the complete file is available on request.
- This is a rare opportunity to acquire a jewel of French motoring, entirely restored over a period of two years by the master of the art, and whose history is known from the outset. The estimated price is very attractive, taking into account the work carried out; an opportunity not to be missed.
- The Citroën DS, a work of genius, had the daunting task of succeeding the Traction in 1955. It impressed the public with its striking, modern design, a masterpiece by Flaminio Bertoni, but it also amazed with its technology and engineering. In 2025, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its creation, and the legend is still very much alive.
- The history of this DS Pallas is extraordinary in every way. It was sold new by the Garage du Lac in Neuchâtel by Mr Crescia senior. We learn that he was the family lawyer and that the car then went to Rome for several years. Mr Vincent Crescia remembers this car very well, and as the years passed, the beautiful DS was put up for sale after the owner passed away. He decided to buy it back while it was still in its original condition, with 66,000 km on the clock.
The current owner meets Vincent Crescia, the world's leading DS restorer, while searching for the car of his dreams. The budget is almost unlimited and the car must be perfect. Vincent decides to sell the DS sold by his father to the current owner. After all, it is an opportunity to restore it to new condition with the utmost care.
- Nothing has been left to chance: the bodywork will be completely renovated and the upholstery will be entirely redone using original fabric in a beautiful red cloth. The mechanics will be restored, including the engine, gearbox and all hydraulic components, which will be made more reliable. The car was originally equipped with the rare air conditioning option, which will be refurbished and now works perfectly. In total, the restoration will cost more than €120,000. The file is of course available for consultation on request, so you can see the results for yourself.
- Today is a rare opportunity to acquire a jewel of French motoring, fully restored over a period of two years by a master craftsman, with a known history from the outset. The estimated price is very attractive considering the work that has been done; an opportunity not to be missed.
Est. 50 000 - 80 000 €
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