And now for something completely different...(calling all Francophiles)

[Grant V]

Okay, so you guys probably think I need my head read.
Can't argue, but then again I also couldn't ignore the opportunity - if anything it's a good investment. But more than that, I REALLY like it.
It's a rare 1968 DS21 Chapron Decapotable - one of only 1300 odd built, and only two in SA. About 90% restored and now needs cosmetic assembly.
Most I have ever spent on a car....

 

[highlander]

Always a risk putting up pics of citroens on here with Benny off his leash but ...........I really like that. A touch of class which I would have in a heartbeat!

 

[hukent]

Sigh ................................

 

[Emtee]

I'm with you Grant. A design icon. Good luck finishing the restoration.

 

[Ewan]

Potentially stunning. Don't know what you paid, but there'd be no change out of £100,000 here in the UK.

 

[Classico]

That's a nice looking Classic.

Good luck with the restore and good on you for following your heart.

Hope it all goes well

 

[CatmanV2]

Wow!

C

 

[Blondie]

Ok, I have to comment here...... why is the car in your sitting room? Curtains? Is your wife happy about this? haha. Good luck with the restoration, would love to see pics when finished too. Thanks for posting.

Just googled the car and found this......

http://cars.aol.co.uk/2014/06/20/ra...s-21-decapotable-for-sale/#!slide=aol_2721279

gorgeous!!!!

 

[allandwf]

Looks great, my mums favorite car! next to a Bugatti with running boards apparently.

 

[zagatoes30]

True style in a totally French way, Benny will love it

A cast iron investment, especially if you got it for a good price

 

[alfi boy]

These look stunning with the hood down, a real all time favourite of mine, there is a collector in Potters Bar called Dudrich who has a right hand drive mint one of these, one for my wish list.

 

[conaero]

That car is a work of art I think even Benny, president of the anti French club, has been overheard saying he likes it....he would never admit to it!

Would have one in a heartbeat.

 

[Almichie]

I'm in love; what an absolutely stunning car.

 

[Mr.Cambio]

That's a rarity..Congraats on your purchase. I can see the French making some good vehicles every 50 decades..

 

[Team GCR]

Absolutely stunning, look forward to seeing it when you have finished it. Very Jealous.

 

[Contigo]

Lovely looking motor. Hate the name, reminds me of decapitation for some reason.

 

[VMSRTI]

Just googled the car and found this......

http://cars.aol.co.uk/2014/06/20/ra...s-21-decapotable-for-sale/#!slide=aol_2721279

gorgeous!!!!

Gorgeous indeed

 

[BennyD]

Lovely looking motor. Hate the name, reminds me of decapitation for some reason.

The french are good at that, it's part of the national psyche.

 

[zagatoes30]

Lovely looking motor. Hate the name, reminds me of decapitation for some reason.

The french are good at that, it's part of the national psyche.