Number of cylinders: 4
Service history: Present
Number of owners: 10
Registration number: AL-26-42

Citroën DS 21 Pallas, 1972. 36,050 km, service books from new.

Citroën is renowned the world over as the marque that managed to unite innovation, daring and elegance in a single car brand. When the Citroën DS was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1955, the crowd stood there literally open-mouthed. Never before had a car looked so futuristic. The DS was affectionately nicknamed the "Goddess", not only because of its name (DS sounds like "déesse", French for goddess), but also thanks to its extraordinary engineering and almost otherworldly design.

The DS ushered in revolutions such as the hydropneumatic suspension, which had the car gliding over the road like a floating carpet. For years the DS was the car of choice for presidents, artists and enthusiasts seeking a machine that was not merely functional, but a genuine work of art.
Over the years, several versions appeared, of which the DS 21 Pallas is an absolute gem. The Pallas trim added an extra dimension of luxury and comfort, from richly finished interiors to subtle chrome accents. This was the DS in its most elegant guise.

Picture this: you settle into the deep red seats of this 1972 DS 21 Pallas. The door closes with a soft thud, the scent of classic leather mingles with the promise of an unrivalled drive. With a gentle turn of the key the engine comes to life, and the moment you press the clutch you sense at once that this is no ordinary classic.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 81 photographs including the underside. The service history, scanned in full. The Carfax report. Paint thickness measured panel by panel. The original factory brochure to page through.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What changes is the way you buy, not the location — once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon–Fri 9–18 and Sat 10–17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell us what you are looking for — another Citroën we can often find through our network of marque specialists and collectors, outside the listings. Have one of your own: we buy exceptional cars outright, classic or modern.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m², with over 150 cars under one roof. You are just as welcome if you are not buying — walk around, take your time and enjoy the cars; sharing the enthusiasm is half of it.