1973 Citroen DS Super 5

[bigmoose]

So, a long time lurker and having had a few older cars such as the BMW e34 and the Renault 5 Gordini Turbo, I have decided to venture into the realms of having another retro car. There were many on the shortlist, Alfas, BMWs and another Renault of some sort, but feeling brave I decided to follow my dream and bought this... Collecting on Friday (photos are sellers pictures)



It needs some work I grant you, and I have to be honest I haven't a clue what I am doing, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are some more photos













As you can see I have my work cut out, but I shall keep this updated as best I can. The aim is to have it completed by spring. Thanks for looking.

Alex

[simes]

Good luck and great choice, my most favourite affordable car.
Engines are good and hydraulics Re not too complicated.
It's the rust that gets concealed.
Remove rear wings and look for rot.
You'll have a lot of fun with this but be prepared for craziness.
My dad has a CX, it's very unconventional!

[79cord]

Sounds like you will be busy with that hopeful deadline, I look forward to seeing the much needed attention it will get.

[lamsdale]

Beautiful car - on my wish list. I can't offer much expertise but I'll supply plentiful encouragement!

[brc76]

this is on my bucket list, very envious!

[djefk]

Interesting project - good luck with it. Is it the model with the directional headlamps? Also what the hell is that barrel shaped tank next to the rad?!

[Siert]

Great car! This will make a great project, if not a particularly easy one...

Dec 30, 2014 3:23:09 GMT djefk said:

Also what the hell is that barrel shaped tank next to the rad?!

Its for the hydraulic fluid.

[steveo3002]

cool car ...looks like there might be a bit of work on it

[guz]

they did one of these on that Wheeler Dealers, might
be worth a watch....

[william123]

One of my all time favourite cars I want to own. Aussiefrogs are a good site for info. Lots of pics and words please !

[grifterkid]

That is superb...

Although these cars a decades old they still look like they haven't even been dreamt up yet!!!

Magnifique...

[bigmoose]

I suppose the first question is whether to keep it standard or to change it. At the moment I am torn as to whether to return it to the standard colour and interior, or go wild with it. Any opinions?

[120y]

Personally I love the standard colour, I think that cars crying out to be returned to its former standard glory.
Then again shes your car , I watch with interest good luck.

[v8ian]

Not the one I saw in Sackville Road Bexhill today? That was a green one....

[bigmoose]

It isn't down sarf yet. I collect it on Friday. I think I want to keep the standard colour, but fancy a brown or red leather interior. I also like the idea of a contrasting colour roof too, maybe in silver or white. Decisions, decisions.

[hezekiel]

Have a look at www.nuancierds.fr/ to find which body, roof and interior colours were available when new. If you choose a factory colour scheme (even if it's different than your car had when new) you won't regret it later.

[Olliminium]

Ah you won it I chickened out, it's local to me. Good luck with it

[bstardchild]

I've seen a resto thread before on a DS - had me hiding under the bedsheets the amount of rust that was hidden, I'll try and find a link for you (you might not have seen it before)

[hiswitsend]

Great project, nearly bought one of these 20 years ago and still slightly regret not doing so, keep the updates flowing. Bookmarked.

[bigmoose]

Dec 31, 2014 6:01:31 GMT hezekiel said:

Have a look at www.nuancierds.fr/ to find which body, roof and interior colours were available when new. If you choose a factory colour scheme (even if it's different than your car had when new) you won't regret it later.

That is great. Thank you for that.