Model specs

1958-1973 CITROEN DS Decapotable

Production: 1365

Price (excellent): £100,000

Price (good): £80,000

Price (average): £52,500

Price (project): £35,000

Performance

0-60mph:15.5secs

Top speed:100mph

Power:83bhp

Torque:98lb/ft

MPG:20mpg

Engine

Configuration:in-line four

Aspiration:normal

Fuel:petrol

Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Hydropneumatic units, leading/trailing arms, anti-roll-bar

Suspension Rear: Hydropneumatic units, leading/trailing arms, anti-roll-bar

Drivetrain: front-engine FWD

Steering: rack and pinion

Bodyframe: metal monocoque

Transmission: Four-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 4800mm

Wheelbase: 3124mm

Width: 1790mm

Height: 1420mm

Weight: 1235kgs

Overview

While a few European coachbuilders decapitated DSs, it was the guillotine work of Henri Chapron that was considered the most stylish and elegant – so much so that Citroën added his cars to their catalogue in 1961. The mechanics and any improvements mirrored those of the saloons but the looks were far more eye-catching, with the open-top, two-door format and long, sloping tail giving an almost sports car look. However, at twice the price of the saloon, the DS cabriolet needed to be special. Only 1365 were officially built.