Original 1958 DS19 — Auction Snag

While physical auctions were staged by Artcurial, Bonhams and RM | Sotheby’s during Rétromobile this year, an online auction by Broad Arrow (a subsidiary of Hagerty) that they referred to as “Global Icons: Europe Online”, occurred concurrent with the show. Nestled in the auction’s European section was this 1958 Citroën DS19 with minimal description;

However, 55 photos provided a good indication that it was in preservation class condition — what a knowledgeable DS collector would consider to be an attribute for an early DS19.

Obviously this DS did not get the physical attention that the other Citroëns at Rétromobile achieved. Consequently, even assuming the car needed some mechanical work, the selling price €22,500 was an absolute bargain.

Congratulations to the astute new owner!