Description
Outstanding this Citroen DS21 has had just one French owner (a gentleman in Gemenos near Marseille) before being imported into the UK in 2003 through French Classics of Kent. Presenting very well a sorted example used extensively on international road rallies, including Le Jog in which it achieved a class win. She comes with lots of invoices to show regular upkeep over the last 20 years, the first British owner fitting UK spec upgraded Halogen headlamps correctly wired with relays etc. In addition, the car has had 123 electronic ignition fitted, new brake pads and shoes, a new alternator and uprated radiator and water pump. It also has a Hi-Torque starter and the latest-type uprated drive shafts and the head has been off and new valves and springs fitted too. At some point a tow bar has been added and there is a 'yet to be fitted' Retro-Classic radio. An expensive unit, it has a modern DAB conversion and comes with speakers and a clever front designed to make it look very close to the original. The boot also contains a comprehensive touring kit which includes the sorts of spares one might need for a dash across the Continent plus a new accumulator sphere, wheel trims and a pair of headlight glasses (hard to find we are told). Within the last few years the car has had a full LHM fluid flush, new suspension spheres and a new hydraulic pump, the suspension is healthy, supported by the audible clicking in and out of the hydraulic pump valve at 15 second intervals or soRecently . treated to a thorough service , with replacement of several suspension bellows and rustproofing of the underside and the door cavities. It also had its steering set up by Citroen Classics of Staines who reputedly volunteered that it was 'one of the best we've tried'. A well-spec'd car with a nice rear sunblind, it has several standard features which make DS ownership particularly straightforward -- including a carburettor and an easy-to-use five-speed manual gearbox. An owner's handbook is present , along with much useful technical literature to aid keeping the car in good fettle. Thoroughly sorted and with no signs of any corrosion . rear for the next owner to enjoy.
