1972 Citroen DS D Special from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

19th May 2003, 03:57

"One of the greatest road-trip cars ever, I will always have a D in my garage!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Water Pump started leaking.

Engine mountings and front brake rotors needed replacement.

Hydralic Pump had internal leaks, causing a long rise time.

All Spheres needed replacement.

Radiator cleaned out to help with cooling.

Clutch Cable linkage broke.

General comments?

Fantastic to drive over rough twisty roads. It makes you hate driving "normal" cars!

Great visibility round A pillars.

Very tough, reliable and fast.

Noisy gearbox the only let down.


4th Sep 2003, 22:18

Definitely the pinnacle of Citroen's engineering and styling prowess. The D Series Citroens, over 20 years later, I still regard as the best handlers on the road combined with unusual, but stylish good looks although I suppose that last comment is subject to debate!! If you have the technical know-how then these cars are no more difficult to maintain than equivalent Australian cars of the same era.


26th Nov 2004, 17:53

Definitely the Queen of the road, wherever you live!!

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