1969 Citroën DS 21 Prestige
French registration document
Serial number: 4639509
Absolute rarity: Only 17 produced
Potentially attributed to Michel Debré
Clear history: Three owners since new
Recent maintenance: More than €6,200 of work in 2024
Introduced in 1955, the Citroën DS revolutionized automotive standards with its futuristic design and revolutionary technological advances. Its unparalleled comfort, hydropneumatic suspension and elegance make it an icon of the French automotive landscape, prized by heads of state and lovers of exceptional cars alike. In this prestigious lineage, the DS 21 Prestige version stands out as one of the most exclusive, with only 17 examples produced in 1969.
The example we are presenting today has a remarkable pedigree. It would have been delivered new to the French administration and assigned to Michel Debré, then minister, under the registration “3VR 75”. (see photograph available in the file). Initially delivered in Andalusian Blue (AC623), it was repainted black in 1973, under the care of its second owner, who kept it until 2022.
A recent overhaul was carried out in 2024, including: replacement of the high-pressure pump, radiator, brake overhaul and refurbishment of the headlight height adjustment system, for a total of €6,200. Its last technical inspection, carried out in 2024, did not reveal any major faults, confirming its good general condition.
An iconic model of Citroën innovation, this DS 21 Prestige is a collector's item of rare elegance, combining refinement and driving pleasure. A unique opportunity to acquire a piece of automotive history, ideal for lovers of rare and prestigious models. What's more, this year we are celebrating 70 years of the DS!