LOT 167

1961 Citroën DS19 Décapotable Coachwork by Henri Chapron Chassis no. 4200294

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Lot 167

1961 Citroën DS19 Décapotable

The Paris Sale|30 January 2026, 12:00 CET|Paris, Polo de Paris

1961 Citroën DS19 Décapotable
Coachwork by Henri Chapron
Chassis no. 4200294

Chapron no. 8128
Body no. 0013.000096

• Number 128 produced in the 'D Series'
• Delivered new in France
• Restored in 2000
• Present ownership since 2000
• Chapron Certificate

The arrival of the revolutionary Citroën DS in 1955 presented coachbuilder Henri Chapron with a fresh opportunity that would result in his name being forever linked with this remarkable car. In total, 1,365 usine (factory) convertibles were made with either the DS19 or DS21 engine between 1960 and 1971, while Chapron built a further 389 of his own, the last in the mid-1970s.

This DS19 is presented in a lovely shade of dark red metallic with a Burgundy leather interior, but according to the Chapron Certificate it was delivered new finished in blue with white leather interior trim. It is also noted that the engine was replaced before the restoration process and underwent an overhaul in 2000. Notable special accessories (not fitted from new) include an additional Edison FM radio; Citroën DS neck rolls; and a centre armrest.

Purchased by the current owner in 2000, the car underwent a major restoration that same year. In 2022, Franc Gourge at KFZ-Sachverständige carried out a comprehensive assessment of the car's condition, rating it as Grade 2 out of 5 (where Grade 1 is the highest). The car has recently been serviced and is ready to bring much joy to its fortunate new caretaker.

The car comes with German registration documents and the aforementioned condition report and Chapron Certificate.

Footnotes

Citroën DS19 Cabriolet de 1961
Carrosserie par Henri Chapron
Châssis n° 4200294
Chapron n° 8128
Carrosserie n° 0013.000096

• Numéro 128 produit dans la « série D »
• Livrée neuve en France
• Restaurée en 2000
• Propriétaire actuel depuis 2000
• Accompagnée de son certificat Chapron

L'arrivée de la révolutionnaire Citroën DS en 1955 offrit au carrossier Henri Chapron une nouvelle opportunité qui allait associer à jamais son nom à cette voiture remarquable. Au total, 1 365 cabriolets d'usine ont été fabriqués avec le moteur DS19 ou DS21 entre 1960 et 1971, tandis que Chapron en a construit 389 autres, le dernier ayant été réalisé au milieu des années 1970.

Cette DS19 est présentée dans une belle teinte rouge foncé métallisé avec un intérieur en cuir bordeaux, mais selon le certificat Chapron, elle a été livrée neuve en bleu avec un intérieur en cuir blanc. Il est également à noter que le moteur a été remplacé avant la restauration et a subi une révision en 2000. Parmi les accessoires spéciaux notables (non montés d'origine), on trouve une radio FM Edison supplémentaire, des appuie-tête Citroën DS et un accoudoir central.

Achetée par son propriétaire actuel en 2000, la voiture a connu une restauration majeure la même année. En 2022, Franc Gourge, de KFZ-Sachverständige, a procédé à une évaluation complète de l'état de la voiture, lui attribuant la note 2 sur 5 (la note 1 étant la plus élevée). La voiture a récemment été révisée et est prête à faire le bonheur de son nouvel acquéreur.

La voiture est accompagnée de documents d'immatriculation allemands, ainsi que du rapport d'état mentionné et du certificat Chapron.

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