Thailand
I can't help but start with what is probably
one of the most beautiful DS examples in
Thailand. Even elephants seem to be
watching with admiration... This I know for
sure, for the reason that this DS was
formerly mine. The car now belongs to my
friend Pascal in Bangkok, who gives it the
best care possible. It is a 1969 DS21
Pallas, imported to Thailand in October of
the same year in Thailand. The car had
three Thai owners before I took ownership.
one of the most beautiful DS examples in
Thailand. Even elephants seem to be
watching with admiration... This I know for
sure, for the reason that this DS was
formerly mine. The car now belongs to my
friend Pascal in Bangkok, who gives it the
best care possible. It is a 1969 DS21
Pallas, imported to Thailand in October of
the same year in Thailand. The car had
three Thai owners before I took ownership.
On the left is the car as it appears today, in
the hands of Pascal. The engine and air
conditioning system have both been
overhauled, and various parts have been
replaced with originals. The three vertical air
vents on each side of the car are designed
to help engine heat escape; in reality,
however, they are most effective in helping
to enhance the shark look of the car !
the hands of Pascal. The engine and air
conditioning system have both been
overhauled, and various parts have been
replaced with originals. The three vertical air
vents on each side of the car are designed
to help engine heat escape; in reality,
however, they are most effective in helping
to enhance the shark look of the car !
The photo on the right shows the car as I
found it. The owner of the small repair shop
looked quite relieved to find someone willing
to take it... At the beginning I had several
problems, such as sudden engine stalling
due to carburetor overheating (vapor-lock),
gasoline leaks, steering troubles, but these
could be solved gradually and over time.
found it. The owner of the small repair shop
looked quite relieved to find someone willing
to take it... At the beginning I had several
problems, such as sudden engine stalling
due to carburetor overheating (vapor-lock),
gasoline leaks, steering troubles, but these
could be solved gradually and over time.
The dashboard was complete but not in very
nice condition. A previous owner had added
various extra meters, including an engine
heat indicator, for instance.
The last photo below shows the car next to
another Citroen, the Ami 8 break (estate),
quite a rarity in Thailand.
nice condition. A previous owner had added
various extra meters, including an engine
heat indicator, for instance.
The last photo below shows the car next to
another Citroen, the Ami 8 break (estate),
quite a rarity in Thailand.
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