1974 CITROEN DS 23 IE PALLAS
Chassis n° 02FG5580
French registration
- Velours version
- One of the last produced
- Timeless configuration
- Hydraulic gearbox
- Many recent updates
Introduced in 1973, the new DS 23 range comprises several different versions: carburettor, fuel injection, 5-speed manual gearbox, four-speed hydraulic gearbox, three-speed automatic gearbox and estate... Compared with the previous 21, the main change was in the engine capacity, which was increased from 2175cc to 2347cc, giving 13bhp for tax purposes.
At 2347cc, the engine develops 130 bhp DIN at 5250 rpm and 19.9 mkg at 2500 rpm, still with the Bosch indirect electronic fuel injection system.
Our example is a Pallas version of the DS 23 IE, delivered in October 1974. It was one of the last DS produced after the launch of the new CX. Presented in Scarab Brown with velvet upholstery, this DS has belonged to the current owner's father for 20 years. Very attached to his car, he has always maintained it regularly, spending in excess of €20,000 over 15 years, as evidenced by an impressive file of available invoices.
This year, the clutch, crankshaft, fuel injection and hydraulic system were overhauled by specialist Denis Loumas.
The ultimate evolution of the DS, this example represents a great opportunity, with its typical configuration from that era and its many recent works.