David WilkinsOct 12, 2024

After yesterday’s DS5 used by François Hollande, here’s a car that corresponds much more closely to most people’s notion of a presidential Citroën. This 1968 DS-based limousine by Chapron was commissioned under Charles de Gaulle but mainly used by his successor Georges Pompidou. Photo from a visit to Citroën’s Conservatoire in 2012.

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Show threadCraig MorganOct 12, 2024
@davidwilkins amazingly, theres one for sale in the UK, see https://www.ddclassics.com/used/cars/citroen/ds/21-berline-chapron-majesty-226
Used 1969 Citroen DS 21 Berline Chapron 'Majesty' for sale | DD Classics

Used 1969 Citroen DS 21 Berline Chapron 'Majesty' for sale in Richmond, Surrey, available from DD Classics, Car Dealer

Show threadDavid Wilkins
@craigmorgan Actually that’s a *slightly* different one from the same coach builder. I’ve got some photos, which, now the subject has come up, I shall use for tomorrow’s post!
Oct 12, 2024 at 11:25amWeb
Show threadCraig MorganOct 12, 2024
@davidwilkins yes, this is one of the late S3 models which are few in number, as the whole Majesty run was only 27 I believe, most being the S2 (with the open lights) … I just love the DS interior generally and this just ratchets that up with the extra wood, air-con, hand-finishing, leather, etc
Show threadCraig MorganOct 12, 2024
@davidwilkins sorry, my "theres one", should have been "a Chapron", not implying the same model … IME, any of his coachbuilt work appearing for sale is somewhat rare