Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 1
1972 Citroen ID20 Break Chassis no. 3988829
Sold for US$42,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 1
1972 Citroen ID20 Break
1972 Citroen ID20 Break
Chassis no. 3988829
Chassis no. 3988829
1,986cc Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Solex Carburetor
90bhp at 5,900rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Hydro-pneumatic Suspension
2-Front Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Delivered new to France
*Nicely refurbished example
*Four speed manual transmission
*One of the true motoring icons of the 20th century
THE CITROEN DS/ID
Just as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary Traction Avant, Citroen stunned the world in 1955, with the launch of the strikingly styled DS. Beneath the newcomer's aerodynamically efficient, low-drag body shell, there was all-independent, self-leveling, hydro-pneumatic suspension, plus power-operated brakes, clutch, and steering.
With the DS's introduction, Citroen stole a significant advantage over the competition. No European car would match the DS's ride quality for several years, the fundamental soundness of Citroen's ahead-of-its-time hydro-pneumatic suspension being demonstrated by its survival in computer-controlled form into the 21st century.
In their station wagon version, the ID and later DS for the DS23 were particularly practical. Thanks to the long wheelbase and front-wheel drive configuration, the rear boot was huge and allowed a higher load volume than competing models.
In addition, the oleo-pneumatic suspension prevented the car from sagging when loaded, thanks to the weight correction device. This body was proposed by Citroen with various equipment, commercial or family.
THE CAR OFFERED
This gorgeous, restored Citroen ID20 'Break' Station Wagon is reported to have been sold new in France and imported to its neighbor to the north, the Netherlands, in 1994. Passing through three Dutch owners in 13 years, in late 2016/early 2017 the car is reported to have gone through a refurbishment that included a repaint in the original color scheme of Gris Typhoon (AC147) topped and accented with Gris Rose (AC136). In addition to the cosmetics, the mechanics of the car were also said to have been checked and serviced. Inside, the blue cloth seats are reported to have been reupholstered in 2006 while the dash was paint matched to the Gris Typhoon body.
Acquired by the seller from the Netherlands in late September of 2017, a total of 1,130 kilometers have been driven in the past six years. Due to its unique hydro-pneumatic suspension, the Citroën ID20 is also known to be one of the most comfortable station wagon cars of its era to drive, giving the driver the feeling of flying on a cloud, a unique and fun experience.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of French automotive history.
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