Citroen DS For Sale In South Africa
What is Citroen DS ?
The Citroën DS (French pronunciation: [sitʁɔɛn de. ɛs]) are front-engined, front-wheel drive executive cars manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1955 to 1975 in sedan/fastback, wagon/estate and convertible body configurations, across three series.
Citroen DS For Sale In South Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Citroen DS worth?
A: The average price of a DS is $73,317.
What does DS mean in Citroen DS?
DS can be an abbreviation of Different Spirit or Distinctive Series (although it also refers to the Citroën DS designed by Flaminio Bertoni and André Lefèbvre). The name is also a play on words, as in French it is pronounced like the word déesse, meaning “goddess”.
Do they still make Citroen DS?
The Citroën part of its name was discarded in 2016 to show that DS had become a standalone brand. After almost a decade, that model will soon be discontinued, and the 3 Crossback is its indirect replacement.
When was the last Citroen DS made?
The last DS came off the production line on 24 April 1975 – with Citroën building up approximately eight months of inventory of the “brake” (estate/station wagon) version of the DS, to continue sales until the autumn of 1975 when the estate/station wagon version of the CX would be introduced.
What does DS mean in a car?
D stands for regular Drive mode. This is similar to drive mode in other vehicles. The S stands for Sports mode and will engage a few extra features when driving in that specific mode. Simply move the gearshift to either the D or the S depending on which mode you would like your vehicle to drive in.
Is the Citroen DS comfortable?
With this wooden structure, the French Ass Pleasure Couch was born. A few 2x4s, rigged to the exact seat-back angle used by Citroën in the DS, and what came to be known as the French Ass Pleasure Couch (FAPC) was born. I can say from personal experience that the FAPC is definitely the comfiest couch ever made.
What is the difference between Citroën DS and ID?
The difference between the DS and ID lay in the amount and type of hydraulic high pressure “features” used, the different interior (and exterior) trimming and the engine power.
Why did Citroën and DS split?
In particular, Peugeot said splitting off DS has made it easier for Citroën to focus on a limited number of models, rather than having different line-ups in different global regions.
Where are DS cars from?
A French brand born in Paris, DS Automobiles aims to embody the French savoir-faire for luxury automobiles. Driven by an avant-garde spirit and building on its exceptional heritage of the 1955 DS, the brand combines refinement and technology in each of its creations.
Who designed Citroen DS?
The DS’s legendary status is due to three things: Flaminio Bertoni’s design, the media circus that surrounded its unveiling in 1955, and — for the design-obsessive — the car’s inclusion in Roland Barthes’ Mythologies.
When was DS founded?
In 1955, the first DS made its debut – and caused a sensation – at the Paris Motor Show, making its mark on automotive history.