Citroen DS21 FULL Driving Review 

PART 2: Citroen DS21 - FULL Driving Review: a 5 speed on the tree with hydraulic suspension from 1972?! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sYHSSoHKHgQ.html BC

Very complete review of this amazing car. The comfort and the visibility from the driver`s position are very remarkable...you feel like riding a magic carpet.. Greetings from Europe

Bravo! The car was obviously cared for and lovingly restored to "as new" condition. It's such a fine example of the French classic.

I was a SoCal high school senior in 1984 with a 67 DS21 and can attest to their comfort. The ride was fabulous and the comfort of the back seat was unparalleled. Talk about one that got away.

This car is just a legend and I'm proud that it is a French car. Regarding the pronounciation of Citroën : "tro" like in "tropical" and "ën" like in "hence" without the h of course.

Very nice addition to your collection Ross, those cars were very avant-garde when they were produced and seeing one in this mint condition is quite remarkable. One note if I may... the maker is pronounced Citro-hen ;)

Very unique car, thanks for sharing. I had never heard of one before.

Congratulations on a very interesting car. When you talked about the light following the steering, you forgot to mention that the light also follows in height when you load the car or when it springs. I had a DS 23 Pallas in the 80's and have many nice memories off the car. In the 80's I was not that old and the police were often challenged at almost 200 km / h. It happened that people came up and said that the engine had a nice ride, almost as it sang. The car has a very long durability on the mechanical. It is easy to work with if you have not learned other cars first. Have a nice day / from Sweden and Lasse L

That engine is mint, very nice collection of interesting vehicles you're pulling together!

The pedal to the left is the parking brake that, with a flick of a small lever, can act as an emergency brake. The height adjustment was introduced in 1955 after the first 40 (not absolutely sure about the number) cars were produced. Citroën produced 1,3 million ID/DS cars between 1955-75.

The most amazing car ever built..... It was in 1955!

My Grandfather had a DS when I was a kid in seventies Finland. I still remember the amazing ride and design...wonderful car...

I slept on that floor (with our dog) , during a holiday trip to spain (1967.)

Tx for the walk through Ross.

Ross, one of a kind of car- unique experience. Thanks for sharing. Different question to you, what brand shoes(blue color) you are wearing in this video😎

A wonderful, unusual car! I think this is more your style than either the Mustang or even the Corvette. But you need to learn how to pronounce Citroen!

Great video! You didn't mention--or I didn't hear you say anything about the DS20, which was the most common one we see today. We had three of them, two at the same time, one was a four speed, the other a five. We never had an issue with any of them--the first was written off in an accident which the cops estimated the other vehicle was travelling at around 120 mph. The driver and passenger of the BMW both died on impact, Mom and Dad walked away from it. The Citroens were incredibly safe vehicles.

Unique and beautiful car, interesting color, congratulations :)

Rare in the US maybe. In the netherlands quite a common classic car. Actually the Dutch DS club is the largest in the world, with over 4000 members. Also a lot of dutch specialists remake parts and repair panels for the DS

A great car and a great video. A well maintained DS is very reliable. Ross, when you talk of the auto version, do you mean the Citromatic hydraulic gear change. You select the gears and feather the throttle and the car hydraulically operates the clutch. These are the most sort after DSs. Total classic car Nirvana. Late DS23s were available with a slush box 3 speed Borg Warner automatic. No collector would want one of those.. And.. The pronunciation is C I T R OO EN.. please.. Not Citreon.. Enjoy one of life's true game changing cars. I have owned 7 IDs & DSs since my first Aussie assembled 1962 ID19 bought in 1971.. All very reliable.. Amazing comfort, speed, handling and safety with unique character and charm.

The air suspension on modern cars is far removed from the Citroen suspension, cheese and chalk. Citroen still the best by far.

There was a Citroen dealership in Ca that went out of business sometimes in the 80s, the owner stored all the new parts in 10 containers and moved them to a private airstrip east of Los angeles in the high desert, they have enough parts to completely assemble few cars, i don't the contacts but as of 2 years ago i drove by the private airstrip and the containers are still there.

You should have two horns; one for town and a louder one for road use. Just pull the stick further to engage the road mode. They're easy to access once you lift out the spare wheel, so if you only have one mode you can easily fix it. My DS 21 Pallas (1971) has three horns, the road mode uses all three!

Thank you for this interesting video about the unique Citroen. I wanted to ask a question regarding market indicators, for example a stochastic oscillator. Do you use any indicators to aid your trading decisions, would you recommend any, and what is your general take on this matter?

My neighbor is a Citroen trained mechanic and his daily driver is a 2 CV. In our neighborhood there's a smattering of Citroen awaiting either parts for repair, or for the owners to collect them. It sometimes makes for an interesting stroll.

I have a collection of Rolls Royces from the Cloud, Shadows, Spurs, & the newer Ghost. I'm considering the purchase of a 70 ID. I have never driven/ riden in a Citroen. Would the ride be dramatically better than a Rolls Royce? Would the Citroen be crude in comparison? Would you advise not getting one if one does not have a dedicated mechanic in his area? Any guidance would be most appreciated! Your videos are awesome! Thnx.

My favorite car ever. I had the exact same car about 20 years ago and regret giving it up every time I see one. You can buy a conversion for the horn and put in an air horn, if you can find one. Also, as a back up, there should be a button on the battery cable which you can use to start the car if there is a problem with the gear lever starter. And as a back up for that, you can remove the rubber badge on the front bumper, insert the jack into the hole and hand crank the car to start it. Have you explored the anti-theft system in it yet? It can be tricky. By far the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Your a lucky man.

this is truly phenomenal car!

hey ross, just a heads up, there weren’t any clips of the hydraulic suspension in action, despite you mentioning your intention to insert an overlay... maybe an oversight? great video anyway - thanks

OK, first time I have seen one of your videos, so a couple of bits of info: the manual speed regulator that you found is a choke, but with the older cars in your collection, you must know that surely? It is to set the rich start for a cold engine. The 'logo' is the double chevron. And what on earth is wrong with the semi automatic gear box? There were not nearly as many fully automatic boxes and these were produced towards the end of the production run, but the semi autos were just a dream to use. The 'magic wand' gear shift on top of the steering column allowed you to change gear with just one finger, but it was a 4 speed manual with the clutch actuated by the hydraulic governor when you lifted off the throttle and flicked the lever to the next ratio. They were not a problem. I had the pleasure of owning one in early 90's before children made a house move essential. Enjoy the one you have - they are far more robust than you seem to give them credit for.

Marvellous car

I have a DS to sell from UK. What is the best website in the US to find a buyer?

Nice. Looks like Pallas trim. AC front bumper for better cooling. Is it US specs and someone changed fixed headlights for euro version?

Bonjour. Voiture produite de 1955 à 1975 merci pour ce reportage.

I had a beautiful DS 23efi in Vancouver Canada that i imported from Australia. I sold it to an old guy in Washington State USA. I wonder what happened to it? It was a beautiful dark blue.

This particular Gem doesn't age in miles but in kilometers ! It makes a big difference 1,6 times ! :-)

Where is the battery ? Usually it's next to the LHM tank ... (in France) There is a curious metal cylinder instead

Cit-tray-on??

Also it has a self centering steering wheel!! The steering is all part of the hydraulics ! Hope you have a Citroen mech.!!

Apologies in advance, but it’s pronounced: Citro-en. I’m just using my ears that’s all. And I’m a perfectionist.

The most disruptive car in the XX CENTURY. Amazing

Sitro -eye- on ??

turning headlights on the DS came out in 1967 already !

With that B type 356 in the background, that Citro is invisible to me Ross. lol... However, a high school classmate of mine had a brand new '75 back in the day, and it was smooth as glass... I especially liked the level ride suspension. Your looks very clean as well. Nice...

I think the Jaguar E came in this colour combination - very nice

Frankly, just use it. The hydraulic system survives better when used rather than sitting in a garage. Letting them resting in a garage is the worst thing possible for longevity... Just enjoy your Déesse ;)

Yes it is, probably together with the CX till the second series. As a DS owner you should know an Italian B Movie called Poliziotto Sprint or Highway Racer, the baddies are driving two identica DS and do fool the Police with that. (The Cop drives an Alfa Giulia and later a 250 Ferrari!)

one of my friends from Cameroon likes these cars

I absolutely need to sit in those seats, I have no idea why car seats and suspensions got harder. I'd have a DS23 Pallas over any car produced today.

Citreon? Budda help him!

A must have for the in the know collector. Beautifully odd car

No visuals of the back wheel coming up off the ground? You failed

Nothings up !

What’s the paint color?

Always my dream car! My first Citroen was a BX. Super comfortable but the quality was just terrible!

Its a car where you should learn to do your own maintenance and even though they look complex there not as bad as you think

Strange things in a Citroën. Flat floors that make your knees and obstruction. Oddest headrests ever. The whole car is odd, and off. BUT, I fell under it's spell decade's ago.

What is it with Americans changing the way European car brand names are pronounced? I’m going to start deliberately mispronouncing Chrysler, Chevrolet and Dodge

Great video and an amazingly beautiful car, you're so lucky! But please learn how to pronounce Citroen! Sit-roh-en, not sit-ray-on.

Best way to pronounce Citroen is “Sitroh-Ehn’ in French. In the UK we say ‘Citron’ 😅

Love your video. Please learn to pronounce Citroen.

Just take 10 seconds to go to a French car site and learn how to pronounce ’Citroën’. Just a thought.

...interesting to tell, that the roof is glassfiber..

it would be good if you knew what you were talking about, sorry to say.

I've never heard of a sit-try-on. Is this some obscure American marque? How TF can you be a petrol-head and not even be able to pronounce the brand? Exquisite car tho!

Why can't an intelligent looking & sounding 30+ years young man, invest in studying the correct pronunciation of a car he owns?! He calls it CITROYEN.....But it's CIT RO ËN. He skipped a few models of these cars being produced from 1955 - 1975. The ID Model. 1st. 2nd. & 3rd. Nose. The DSpecial. The Dsuper 5. All info is on Google today.

Cit TRY on?

WTF is a SeeTriOn 😂😂😂

Sit Try On? - why do Americans not know how to say Citroen?

Oh please, if you don't want to try spelling nasal vowels, please don't make a CitrOEN to CitrEOn,, Teri Keckirs!!!!

It's not a "Cit-Try-On" Learn how to pronounce Citroen.

Pull it together gurl

Sit-try-ohn

"Citraon"? 🤣

Citroen not citrayon

Please learn how to pronounce Citroën correctly.

So embarrassing to hear you repeatedly mispronounce the name of the brand, OMG. How much effort would it have been to do your homework on that? It just feels like raw American indifference, just can't be bothered.

Ditch the bun. Ughh

5 speeds, 1 forward, 4 reverse 😅

british green, worst car ever

The most amazing car ever built..... It was in 1955!