KM: 66 171 Kms
YEAR: 10/1968 (AM 1969)
COLOUR: Gris Nacré AC095
MODEL:
The 1969 model year presented several differences:
– New engine (DX2) of 115 Ch SAE at 5,750 rpm
– The dashboard keeps its “wave “ shape but becomes entirely black with the controls grouped close to the steering wheel. The switches are rectangular and push-buttons, no longer pull-out. Furthermore, they can be identified by symbols.
– The cloth upholstery is specific for the 1969 model year. The seats are more contoured and higher. The tilt control is by a knob, more precise than the old pull lever.
The model presented here has a mechanical gearbox (the M of DS 21 M), equipped with several options as heated rear window, central arm rest and car radio with a black surround in this era.
Price at the time: 20,476 Francs
HISTORY:
Henri Paget, a retired mechanic from the clock company Oddo, ordered this DS from the Citroen dealership in Clairvaux-les-lacs. He conserved it carefully, in the end only taking it out once a year. In October 2006, luck was on the side of Mr Claude Bourbon, grandson of the maker of the well-known plexiglass Bourbon keychains. One particular day, suffering from a migraine, he stopped at a local pharmacy and crossed the path of Mr Paget who didn’t want to sell the DS. One month later, not without difficulty, the latter agreed to offer him the car.
After a further 10 years of perfect storage, Mr Bourbon offered me this DS, which was not a priority for me taking into consideration the substantial mileage. My decision was finally taken to buy, due to the upholstery and the excellent original condition.