Bertoni's aerodynamic FWD executive car — with self-levelling hydropneumatics and the coachbuilt Chapron Décapotable as its halo.
Bertoni/Lefèbvre-designed, front-wheel-drive executive car with self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension and the first mass-produced disc brakes; the 1967 facelift added faired-in directional headlamps.
Halo is the Chapron-built Décapotable.
A design landmark that remains an accessible entry to significant post-war design, with the coachbuilt Chapron convertibles occupying a rarefied tier of their own.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS saloon (19/20/21/23) | 1955–1975 | 1,455,746 total (all D-series) | FWD, hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension, first mass-produced disc brakes; engines DS19 1,911 cc, DS20 1,985 cc, DS21 2,175 cc, DS23 2,347 cc (to ~141 hp); Pallas luxury trim from 1965. |
| DS Décapotable (Chapron) | 1958–1973 | 1,365 factory convertibles | Coachbuilt by Henri Chapron for the Citroën network; the rare, most valuable body style. |
Authenticate stamped chassis and engine numbers against factory or club records. For the DS specifically, confirm engine and trim identity (DS19–DS23, Pallas); on Décapotables, authenticate Chapron coachwork and factory-convertible identity.
Confirm body originality, panel identity and restoration standard against a marque specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, transmission and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Gooding Christie's Rétromobile Paris, Lot 68 | 1967 Citroën DS 21 Pallas | — | €50,600 Sold |
| 2026-01-06 | Mecum Kissimmee 2026, Lot S251.1 | 1961 Citroën DS 19 Chapron Cabriolet | — | $176,000 Sold |
| 2025-08-13 | Broad Arrow Auctions Monterey Jet Center, Lot 298 | 1969 Citroën DS 21 Chapron Cabriolet de Série | — | $212,800 Sold |
| 2023-08-17 | RM Sotheby's Monterey, Lot 318 | 1965 Citroën DS 19 Cabriolet | — | $291,000 Sold |
A design landmark whose saloons remain an accessible, stable entry to significant post-war design, while the coachbuilt Chapron convertibles occupy a rarefied tier of their own and drive the marque's headline results.
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