The 1968 Citroën DS 19 Pallas represents one of the most innovative and recognisable European automobiles of the twentieth century.
With its aerodynamic bodywork, advanced hydropneumatic suspension and unmistakable French design, the Citroën DS introduced a completely new approach to comfort, technology and road behaviour.
This particular 1968 Citroën DS 19 Pallas was previously handled and sold by Giro Classico and is now preserved within our archive of significant classic and collector cars.
1968 Citroën DS 19 Pallas
The Pallas specification represented the more refined and luxurious interpretation of the Citroën DS.
Its appeal came from the combination of:
- unmistakable aerodynamic styling
- hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension
- exceptionally smooth ride quality
- front-wheel drive
- distinctive single-spoke steering wheel
- refined Pallas interior trim
- advanced braking and hydraulic systems
- strong historical importance within European automotive design
The DS was not simply a luxury saloon. It was a technological statement that redefined how a road car could behave.
The revolutionary hydropneumatic suspension
One of the defining characteristics of the Citroën DS is its hydropneumatic suspension system.
This sophisticated hydraulic architecture was designed to provide:
- automatic ride-height adjustment
- exceptional passenger comfort
- excellent stability
- reduced body movement
- controlled road behaviour
- a uniquely smooth driving experience
Even decades after its introduction, the system remains one of the most distinctive engineering solutions ever used in a production automobile.
Citroën DS Pallas design and refinement
The Citroën DS was created around a radical aerodynamic philosophy that made it immediately recognisable.
The Pallas version added an additional level of refinement through more luxurious trim and carefully finished details.
Collectors continue to appreciate:
- flowing body lines
- enclosed rear wheels
- futuristic dashboard architecture
- elegant chrome details
- high-quality Pallas interior finishes
- remarkable visual presence
Few classic cars combine design innovation and technical originality as effectively as the Citroën DS.
Why the Citroën DS remains collectible
Today, the Citroën DS is recognised as one of the most influential post-war European automobiles.
Its collector appeal is based on:
- revolutionary engineering
- iconic French design
- historical significance
- exceptional comfort
- strong international recognition
- distinctive driving character
- increasing interest in correctly preserved examples
The DS remains especially attractive to collectors looking for an important classic car with a completely different philosophy from traditional sports and luxury automobiles of the same period.
This 1968 Citroën DS 19 Pallas has been sold
This specific 1968 Citroën DS 19 Pallas is no longer available and remains on the Giro Classico website as part of our archive of previously handled collector cars.
Keeping selected sold vehicles online allows collectors to understand the types of important classic cars Giro Classico has previously represented, restored, sourced and sold.
If you are searching for another Citroën DS 19 Pallas, Giro Classico can assist through both the public and private market.
Our services can include:
- sourcing Citroën DS models
- private classic car brokerage
- pre-purchase evaluation
- provenance and documentation review
- restoration consultancy
- market valuation
- international transaction assistance
- worldwide transport and logistics
Looking for another Citroën DS Pallas?
The best Citroën DS examples are often traded privately and may never appear on the open market.
Giro Classico can assist collectors searching for a Citroën DS 19, DS 21, DS 23 or another significant classic Citroën through its international network of collectors, specialists and owners.
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For further information regarding sourcing a Citroën DS Pallas in Italy, available private opportunities, restoration consultancy, documentation review, international shipping arrangements, or to discuss a specific acquisition, please contact us directly.
Because in the end, we never truly own these cars, we simply preserve them for the next generation.
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