1962 Citroën DS19 Décapotable by Henri Chapron
- Engine
- 1.9L overhead-valve long-stroke inline-four (1,911cc)
- Colour
- Metallic grey
A 1962 Citroën DS19 Décapotable with coachwork by Henri Chapron, chassis 4200446, first registered on 6 August 1962 and among the earliest examples to feature the uncommon 'ashtray' front wings. One of 1,365 factory-built convertibles produced between 1960 and 1971, it was comprehensively restored in 2006, with work covering the hydraulic system, bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, and hood. Finished in metallic grey with burgundy leather and fitted with the semi-automatic gearbox.
Ownership
- 2019-06-30Auction saleSold €155,000 (≈ $171K)
- 1962-08-06 → 2006Unknown early owner(s)partial documentation
Car was first registered on 6 August 1962; ownership details prior to the 2006 restoration are not described in the catalogue.
- → 2008Acquisition unknownUnknown owner at time of restorationpartial documentation
This owner commissioned a full restoration in 2006, covering hydraulic system, bodywork, paint, interior trim, and the convertible hood.
- 2008 →Private saleGentleman racer and DS enthusiastpartial documentation
Described as an enthusiastic amateur racing driver with a particular passion for the Citroën DS; acquired the car in 2008 and is identified as the immediately preceding owner.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2006Restoration
Full restoration encompassing the hydraulic system overhaul, body panel work, repainting, interior retrim, and replacement of the convertible hood.
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