Citroen DS 21

One of only 34 examples builtA rare Chapron-built DécapotableProfessionally restored circa 2006Rare Jaeger dashboardBeautifully presentedWe are extremely proud to offer today this absolutely magnificent Citroën DS21 Le Caddy. The Le Caddy is one of only 34 Décapotable built by Henri Chapron. In 2006 this example of Chapron’s rare coachbuilt Citroëns was fully restored to concours standard. Today it is presented in a beautiful metallic Maroon with Tan leather and has the ingenious semi-automatic transmission. Testament to the high of the restoration, it featured as the cover-story car for the October 2007 edition of the Italian motoring magazine ‘Ruote Classiche’ (copy on file) and in 2015 was presented at the Chantilly Concours d’Élégance.In recent years the Le Caddy has been serviced and updated by the renowned marque specialists, Andrew Brodie Engineering Ltd, who fitted modern charging and ignition systems to ensure reliability. A new windscreen to replace the slightly clouded original has been fitted also on the instruction of the previous fastidious owner.Our beautiful DS21 is offered with a substantial history file containing;Copies of the original bill of saleFrench registration papersHistorical Chapron informationOld Italian registration papersAndrew Brodie Engineering invoiceRestoration photographsDetailed starting and operating instructionsChantilly Concours programme and informationUK MoTs and V5C Registration CertificateThe car also comes complete with;Jack and toolsSpare keysAn original driver’s handbook (for a UK-built car)A box of useful spare parts including the original alternator, original front suspension spheres, new distributor cap, new rotor arm, new drive belts, etcThis is a wonderful opportunity to own a very rare, superb example of Citroën’s and Chapron’s 20th Century motoring icon.Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 33 55 to book an appointment.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information but errors may occur. Please check with a salesperson.