A DS wagon? Bien sur, mes amis. In the late 1950s, worried about losing market share to new station wagons introduced by Simca, Renault and Peugeot, Citroën decided to create a cargo-friendly version of its spectacular DS. The design was created by chief body engineer Pierre Franchiset, and construction was partially subcontracted to coachbuilder de Levallois. Production started in 1959 for the 1960 model year, and continued until January 1976.
This 1972 Citroën DS Break for sale on Hemmings.com has the side-facing rear seats that fold flat when not in use; there was also a Familiale version, with a pair of jump seats mounted between the front and back seats. Either was suited to transporting a growing family, or a variety of other duties. With its magic-carpet ride and vast cargo area, the wagon was especially well suited to use as an ambulance.
Le woodgrain? Ah, no. But the DS is equipped with Citroën's remarkable hydropneumatic suspension, as well as such niceties as air conditioning and leather upholstery. This one appears to have been in sympathetic hands, and has seen just 1,000 miles since its restoration. If your taste runs to French cars, this is something that's truly unusual, and sure to turn heads. From the seller's description:
Original blue plate california car. Purchased from long time owner in San Francisco in 2003. Break runs and drives excellent. Much work done during my ownership. Full resoration to driver status by Peter Koine, maintance by Henry Hanzel. I have all receipts for the work done. Rebuilt Engine, Rebuilt 5 speed transmission from Citroen Andre, All suspension, spheres etc. Steering rack, Air Conditioning car with new compressor. Full leather interior from Western Hemispheres. Window gaskets, roof gasket, drive shaft, wheel bearings. Whatever it needed I had done. Full exhaust system and on and on. 1000 miles on restoration. Small chips in paint and small paint imperfections on hood that will not show up in photos. Needs nothing.
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