US Spec DS Barn-find to Be Sold at Retromobile in Paris

Three years ago Greg Long sent a rare low mileage US spec 1965 2CV to auction at Retromobile in Paris.  It garnered a world record price for a 2CV of 50,000 euros ($66,000 US)*.   On February 5, 2015 Greg will have another treasure on the block during Retromobile; Bonhams will be auctioning his genuine 1956 DS19.  Only about 25 1956’s are known to exist.  Of those just 3 were USA Exports of which this is one.

Greg Long 1956 DS dash redux  Greg Long 1956 DS clock

It was sold new from A & J Northshore Citroën north of Chicago.  Then early in the 1960’s, was given to a dentist in lieu of dental work.  It was at that point the head was removed and never put back on.

  Greg Long 1956 DS rear

Though a barn find with original paint, we are anxiously waiting to see what it will sell for when it offered with no reserve.  ‘DS Barn-find’ anyone?!
The Bonhams auction will be held at the grand Palais in Paris, exactly where the original DS was launched almost 60 years before!

* We featured an article on Greg’s 2CV auction sale in our Spring 2012 issue of Citroënvie.

Update – Feb. 6, 2015:  The 1956 DS19 sold for €25,300 (US$ 27,566).

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