1969 Citroen Ds21 Safari Confort delux 4 speed manual
Monte carlo blue with Tabac interior
The Citroen DS was in production from 1955 to 1975 and Citroen sold almost 1.5 million D-Series cars during the 20 year production run. The DS model was known for its aerodynamic futuristic body design and innovative technology including hydro pneumatic self levelling suspension. The DS model is known for exceptional ride quality, handling and braking and our example does not disappoint. The DS model has been widely recognised as one of the World’s most influential auto designs and can boast third place in the 1999 Car of the Century competition and has also been named the most beautiful car of all time by Classic & Sportscar magazine.
when I first bought the car I had a new clutch fitted ,the fuel tank drained cleaned and sealed ,I had extensive welding done on door and wing bottoms cutting out the rust and replacing with new metal, carried out a number of small repairs to the chassis, including welding parts of the rear chassis the roof was removed and the roof rail given the same treatment
This superb driving, well presented Citroen DS Safari 7 seater estate car (known as Break on the Continent) has been owned by me for the past twelve years. The car is an original UK RHD example $ speed manual gearbox with 80k miles on the clock from new, it has the earlier dash with rectangular speedo and Tabac vinyl interior
In 2012 it had a new clutch fitted ,the fuel tank drained cleaned and sealed ,and extensive welding done on door and wing bottoms, cutting out rust and replacing with new metal, including welding parts of the rear chassis and jacking points, the roof was removed and the roof rail given the same treatment and finally a respray in Monte Carlo Blue
12 years later is now due some attention to small blemishes to the body .The interior is in good condition appropriate to the milage of the car .the Safari is mechanically sound and ideal for regular use, with ample space and factory fitted roof rack, the car is fantastic for long distance touring. She starts, drives and stops exactly as it should, with no faults or strange noises from the drivetrain. delightful to drive with exceptional handling and braking, a strong powerful engine and smooth gear change.
A history file includes receipts for the following is available for inspection
New brake disks and pads and inner drive shaft joint. 2021
New battery bosch battery 2021
Top end engine rebuild including new valves 2019
New big end and connecting rod bearings 2019
Cam shaft and followers resurfaced2019
New valve guides and seals 2019
New water pump ,thermostat and head gasket2019
Cam seals and oil seals
Carbureta flange skimmed
New clutch , timing chain and tensioner 2019
New window seals all windows inside and out 2013
Wing repair panels welded in 2013
Door bottom repair panels welded in 2013
Rear door skin 2013
Refurb starter motor 2015
Repair to under bonnet wiring loom
New starter cables 2024
Extensive repairs to body work and paint work (I have photo documentary of this) 2013
I am reluctantly getting rid of her as I work abroad for periods of four to six months and have lost my secure storage