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When the Citroën DS was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1955, something happened that is rarely seen in the automotive world. Thousands of orders were placed within a single day. The public felt as though they were looking into the future. Not at a new car, but at an entirely new idea of what a car could be. More than fifty years later, the DS has lost none of that magic.
In fact, anyone who encounters a truly fine DS Pallas today immediately understands why so many regard this model as one of the most beautiful and revolutionary automobiles ever built. This 1971 Citroën DS20 Pallas is a wonderful example of exactly that.
Some classic cars are purchased because of their styling. Others because of their engineering. This DS has an additional trump card: its exceptional documentation. In fact, the historical file alone makes this car particularly appealing. The dossier begins at the very origin of the car itself, with the original Bon de Commande from May 1971. Ordered at the time through a Citroën-Maserati dealership in Troyes, France, it is a remarkable document that brings the history of this DS to life. From that very first moment, the story appears to have been carefully preserved.
Today, the car presents itself in beautifully maintained and well-kept condition. The exterior is particularly impressive, with paintwork that perfectly highlights the elegant lines of Bertoni’s masterpiece. Finished in Beige Albatros, this DS demonstrates exactly why French designers of the period were considered so visionary. It is a subtle color that effortlessly combines elegance and character.
The interior may well be the finest aspect of the car. The materials used in a DS have always been special, but in this Pallas specification that becomes even more apparent. Everything exudes comfort, refinement, and unmistakable French charm. The color scheme forms a beautiful complement to the exterior and remains in exceptionally well-preserved condition.
The Pallas version represented the highest level of luxury within the DS range. Additional sound insulation, more luxurious trim, and an even more comfortable atmosphere clearly distinguished the Pallas from its contemporaries.
Yet luxury alone was not what made the DS world-famous. Beneath its elegant bodywork lay technology that was years ahead of its time. The famous hydropneumatic suspension endowed the DS with a level of ride comfort that remains impressive even today. While other cars fight imperfections in the road surface, a DS seems simply to glide over them.
That extraordinary sensation is still very much present. Thanks to careful maintenance by a specialist, this DS remains in excellent technical condition. The result is a classic that not only deserves admiration but, above all, deserves to be driven.
The steering feel, the comfort, the tranquility on board, and the unique way in which the car moves down the road combine to create a driving experience that no other classic can replicate quite so perfectly.
This Citroën DS20 Pallas represents an era when automotive manufacturers still dared to dream. A car that combined design, engineering, and comfort in a truly unique way and, in doing so, became a genuine icon.
With its extensive history and attractive color combination, this DS embodies exactly what connoisseurs seek: an authentic, well-documented, and exceptionally charming French classic that still makes the same impression today as it did on the day it was ordered in Troyes in the spring of 1971. Contact Gallery Aaldering today and experience this Citroën for yourself. We export our vehicles worldwide; please inquire about the possibilities.
