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Nigel got this car against the promise to
make it run again. Madame Rust has already
eaten up a good share of it, but there is still
hope. After all, when he managed to start the
engine, the car rose above the ground !
Nigel has a passion for Citroens, and was
thinking about trying a BX or a Xantia, after
two ZXs. Then he heard about that DS,
grounded for several years due to hydraulic
leak problems. The owner, remembering the
long trips in the countryside with his wife,
before there were highways, only asked for a
chance to drive it once more...
make it run again. Madame Rust has already
eaten up a good share of it, but there is still
hope. After all, when he managed to start the
engine, the car rose above the ground !
Nigel has a passion for Citroens, and was
thinking about trying a BX or a Xantia, after
two ZXs. Then he heard about that DS,
grounded for several years due to hydraulic
leak problems. The owner, remembering the
long trips in the countryside with his wife,
before there were highways, only asked for a
chance to drive it once more...
The car, a 1972 DS21, had been sitting on
its axle stands for 6 years. Although it was
regularly cleaned and started, the seaside
atmosphere took its toll, and rust has made
its way on most body parts.
The engine was originally fitted with an
electronic injection, but due to ECU failure it
was replaced by a carburetter.
its axle stands for 6 years. Although it was
regularly cleaned and started, the seaside
atmosphere took its toll, and rust has made
its way on most body parts.
The engine was originally fitted with an
electronic injection, but due to ECU failure it
was replaced by a carburetter.
At least with this massive air ducts unit below
the dashboard, you can be sure the car has
or had air conditioning. You could have told
with the openings in the front bumper anyway.
The original leather seats have been
replaced long ago by ... purple PVC.
The car should now undergo full restoration.
All the best to Nigel ! We look forward to the
result.
the dashboard, you can be sure the car has
or had air conditioning. You could have told
with the openings in the front bumper anyway.
The original leather seats have been
replaced long ago by ... purple PVC.
The car should now undergo full restoration.
All the best to Nigel ! We look forward to the
result.
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