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Rare low mileage Citroen DS 23 Estate (Safari), 7 seater, right hand drive with only 2 previous owners and 52000 miles from new !. Two tone Bronze metallic with grey roof and fawn cloth interior, 7 seater car (2 front seats, one rear bench seat and 2 folding seats in the rear compartment), period radio. Desirable model with 2.3L engine and 5 speed manual gearbox. Full service history since new with original owners’ manual and Citroen Garantee booklet. Very good condition inside /out including chassis.
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Citroen DS23 Safari
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A mere ten years after the end of World War Two, Citroen leapt onto the world stage in a storm of publicity surrounding the launch of their ground-breaking new DS, a car which boasted more technological innovation in one new model than has been seen anywhere since.
The all new DS caused an absolute sensation when it was unveiled in 1955 at the Grand Palais, offering a glimpse of a braver, brighter future in a world still labouring under drab post-war rations and restrictions. It was the stuff of dreams.
Not only did it look completely different, it used a brilliant high-pressure hydraulic circuit to power almost all of its functions, including brakes, power steering, suspension and even a power assisted gear shift. From 1967 the headlights even swiveled with the front wheels, lighting the way the car was actually about to travel. Undoubtedly one of the greatest industrial designs of all time, even today, cars as technologically sophisticated as this are few and far between. So right was the initial concept that it remained in production substantially unaltered for two decades.
The hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension had first been tried on the top-of-the-range Traction Avant. It used clever nitrogen filled spheres and hydraulic oil (rather than water as its name might suggest) and through a system of valves and pumps kept the car at a constant height, giving fully independent suspension and effective damping all at the same time. The ride and high-speed stability was (and is) a sensation, a feature used to advantage in six-wheeled versions used to rush first edition copies of ‘Le Monde’ newspaper to the South of France overnight at ultra-high speeds.
The power units were carried over from the Traction Avant and were not quite as ‘state of the art’, but the whole driving experience was so fantastic that it was an instant hit. On the day of its debut, more than 12,000 orders were taken, confirming that the bravery of the management to introduce such a technological ‘tour de force’ was fully justified.
From 1958 an estate version was made available, offering a massive amount of interior space, self-levelling suspension and seating for seven. Sold across world markets under a number of different names, the ‘Break’ as it was known in France was marketed as the ‘Safari’ in the UK and remained on the price list until the new and almost equally appealing CX arrived in 1975.
This superb DS23 Safari was sold new by Wingrove Motors in Newcastle and was first registered on 1st September 1973. Specified with the five-speed manual gearbox, the original bill of sale shows that it cost its new owner £2,005. He ran it until 1981 when it was stored away in his garage. During his 37-year ownership he kept a detailed log of every journey, including mileage, fuel and oil used, the total distance covered amounting to 73,000 miles, all in the first eight years.
The vendor, who is only the second owner, acquired the car in 2010 as a restoration project, a painstaking operation which has taken five years to complete. The bodywork was stripped for assessment which proved that despite its careful first owner, minimal mileage and dry storage, Citroen had spent less time on corrosion protection than they had on groundbreaking technological developments!
A large number of photographs of the restoration show how the structure of the car was beautifully repaired with various new box sections, sills and inner wings. The outer panels (most of which are bolt-on) were also repaired with new sections at the lower edges including the doors and tailgate. Professionally repainted in black with correct beige roof and tailgate, the exterior of the car was finished off with refurbished wheels and new tyres.
The inside was also stripped and the original seat covers thoroughly cleaned. Apart from a minor split in the driver's seat base, they are in excellent condition, although a pair of new front seat covers are also included in the sale - as is a rare front arm-rest, examples of which are changing hands for as much as £150! Both front door cards were beyond repair so new ones were made, the vendor advising that the headlining is the original and shows several areas of wear and tear, replacements being currently unobtainable. He adds that the dashboard is particularly good, along with the funky single-spoke steering wheel, an item usually prone to cracking and sun damage.
The engine was removed during the renovation process, cleaned and given a thorough check-over which completed the comprehensive restoration work. Having barely been run over the last five years, the vendor tells us that it could do with a good service and that the clutch now needs some adjustment. It is MOTd until October 2016.
With just 74,000 miles on the clock, this two owner car is now too good for the owner to use as his everyday hack as he had originally intended. His loss is definitely your gain, a mountain of hard work having gone into the rust-prone bodywork to produce the fine black finish you see today which sets the red cloth interior off to a tee.
This late 1973 Safari has one of the most desirable specs available with its 2.3-litre engine and long-legged five-speed gearbox and can be used straight away. Family holiday to the South of France anyone?
1974 Citroën DS 23 Safari
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This Citroen DS23 Safari is one of the most stylish and sophisticated classic family cars, which would make a great project for a professional restorer or passionate enthusiast. It is powered by the 2.3-litre inline-four engine, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 19,666 km, which is not warranted.
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Citroën DS23 Estate, 1974 (Sold) Citroën DS23 Estate, 1974. Rare low mileage Citroen DS 23 Estate (Safari), 7 seater, right hand drive with only 2 previous owners and 52000 miles from new !. Two tone Bronze metallic with grey roof and fawn cloth interior, 7 seater car (2 front seats, one rear bench seat and 2 folding seats in the rear ...
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Vehicle history and comps for 1974 Citroën DS23 Safari VIN: DSFF00FF3591 - including sale prices, photos, and more. FIND ... 1973 Citroen DS23 Pallas EFI 5-Speed Original & Highly Original 68k km (42k mi) Manual LHD New York, NY, USA. Sold $25,000 Sep 29, 2016. $25,000 ...
The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale 2020; 1973 Citroën DS23 Safari (Break) Back to lots. 1973 Citroën DS23 Safari (Break) Lot Number: 321. ... The Citroen DS Safari, introduced in 1958, is one of the most competent estate cars ever produced. As well as swallowing luggage, it offers a massive amount of interior space, self-levelling ...
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Description. We are honoured to offer this concourse winning Citroen DS23 Safari, total nut and bolt restoration by the world renown and famous Citroen specialist Bert Kocken. The car underwent a total restoration over five years with Bert and is faultless, just as if it left the new car showroom, if not better, using all original Citroen parts.
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Lot 251 - 1974 Citroën DS 23 Safari. After 18 years of secret development, the DS19 was introduced on 5th October 1955 at the Paris Motor Show. In the first 15 minutes of the show, 743 orders were taken and orders for the first day totalled 12,000 cars. To a France still deep in reconstruction after the devastation of World War II, the DS was ...
There are 10 1974 Citroën DS for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. ... 1974 Citroën DS 23 Safari. Sold £21,840 ($30,160) close. ... 1974 Citroen DS23 Pallas 5-Speed. Sold $40,000 close. 1,500 km (932 mi) TMU ...
This superb DS23 Safari was sold new by Wingrove Motors in Newcastle and was first registered on 1st September 1973. Specified with the five-speed manual gearbox, the original bill of sale shows that it cost its new owner £2,005. He ran it until 1981 when it was stored away in his garage.
It was also named the most beautiful car of all time by Classic & Sports Car magazine after a poll of 20 world-renowned car designers. Originally registered on 19th August 1974, this UK supplied, right hand drive Citroën DS 23 seven seat Safari presents in splendid condition. The 2347cc engine runs well and is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
Bid for the chance to own a 24-Years-Owned 1974 Citroen DS23 IE Pallas at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #125,863. ... and service in 2023 has involved replacing the battery, steering rack, and suspension spheres. This DS23 is now offered in France with service records and French ...
Citroën DS Classic Cars for Sale. Beautiful and elegant, the Citroën DS was unveiled in 1955. The first production car to feature disc brakes, it was a futuristic looking car, full of innovation and style, that came in convertible, sedan and estate models. Citroen went on to manufacture over 1.4 million Citroën DS before production ended in ...
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Car Citroën DS 23 Safari 1974 for sale. 1974 Citroën DS 23 Safari | Historics Auctioneers. After 18 years of secret development, the DS19 was introduced on 5th October 1955 at the Paris Motor. The daily magazine & marketplace dedicated to the post-1945 cars and bikes.
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Search for new & used Citroen DS-23 cars for sale or order in Australia. Read Citroen DS-23 car reviews and compare Citroen DS-23 prices and features at carsales.com.au. Buy. ... 1973 Citroen DS-23 Safari Manual. $45,000. Excl. Govt. Charges 58,735 km; Wagon; Manual; 4cyl 2300L Petrol; Check vehicle history
Introduced in 1972, the Citroën DS23 was the top variant offered for the Citroën DS. The DS23 featured a 2.3L inline four engine, ... Learn more. There are 16 Citroën DS for sale across all model years (1955 to 1975) and variants, 1 is DS23 and none are model year 1974 . There were 26 DS23 sold in the last 5 years. FOLLOW MARKET. VIEW PRICES.
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