[{"id": 10830031, "authorName": "Chapron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chapron/", "bidAmount": 1970, "content": "$1,970 bid placed by Chapron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677594228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10830051, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and welcome to my auction.\r\nI have owned quite a few Citroen's in the past and I must say this is a good one.\r\nThe prior owner did a three-year restoration. \r\nHe started with a rust free example, dismantled the body, replaced all seals and gaskets, polished the stainless, replaced a lot of the chrome bits (one thing he did not replace are the four door handles, they are pitting).\r\nPainted the body panels and reassembled the car.\r\nThe interior was also completely redone, new seats, carpets, headliner, door cards, rear package tray, trunk...\r\nMechanically the car is excellent and starts on a dime (recent tune-up and carburetor adjustment). \r\nWhen I received the car I noticed that the suspension spheres were a little flat. I had all four accumulators replaced (the brake accumulator was replaced about a year ago), flushed the fluid and bled the system. Cycle time is about 30 seconds. It appears that nothing is leaking at this time. This car is in spectacular condition. Much more has been done. Please look at the photos and details. \r\nAny questions, please feel free to hit the \"contact seller\" button above and send me your phone number, and I would be happy to go over every detail with you. \r\nThank you and good luck to all!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1677594403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830076, "authorName": "Chapron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chapron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I frequently see D model bumpers described as \u201cChrome\u201d - when in fact they are stainless steel. I have seen many Citroens rusted to scrap and the stainless steel bumpers and wheel covers continue to shine! GLWTA with this beautiful D - Special.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1677594669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830092, "authorName": "Davidboco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidboco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cIt appears that nothing is leaking at this time\u201c\r\nJust you wait:-)\r\nGood looking ID", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677594786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830118, "authorName": "citroenboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroenboy/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by citroenboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677595035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10830174, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A driveway you could do donuts in.. now THAT'S wealth, to me. \r\n\r\nNice DS. If properly maintained, they don't leak. The engineers who designed these cars knew what they were doing.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1677595500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830175, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car does not leak. Thanks", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1677595552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830266, "authorName": "dziner88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dziner88/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by dziner88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677596523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10830267, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So simple and clean. Looks like a nice one!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677596526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830384, "authorName": "Swissman564", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissman564/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an amazing car! During my college days in the late 70's I was riding my bike to work one day in Harrisonburg, VA where there was a Peugeot dealer. I spotted one of these sitting on the back lot. They had apparently taken it in trade and lucky me, the doors were unlocked. I'd never laid eyes on one before. I've wanted one ever since but alas, the garage and pole barn are full and this one will go for numbers outside of my marital constraints. GLWTA. OMG - Such a beauty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1677597789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830806, "authorName": "kling.klang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kling.klang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tag says 1970, but doors (flat handles), steering wheel (foam), and dash (seatbelt light) are 1972? Also appears to be a DS Weber carb. The car looks to be a solid and rust free example. Good luck with the sale.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1677600823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830776, "authorName": "1-SPOKE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1-spoke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned a 1971 Citroen DS for 43 years , These doors are from a 1972 to 1975 Citroen . Quote from the ad. \"one thing he did not replace are the four door handles, they are pitting\". So the doors are replaced . Or it is not a 1970 .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1677600912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830860, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@klang-klang @1-spoke Good catch. I did not notice that. \nWhen the car was being restored the prior owner told me that he used the best parts that was available to him at that time. If you noticed, he also used an AC vented front bumper on this car (the original was dinged up).\nThanks for the info!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677601447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830906, "authorName": "Hatzenbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hatzenbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had two DS and none of them leaked. My air cooled 911, now that\u2019s another story :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677601592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10830980, "authorName": "fast_fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_fred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hatzenbach, Got to agree; as I got to restore a DS; and have known many a 911. These are really extrodinary automobiles, grosly underapreciated Stateside.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1677602108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10831082, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in love! I've never owned a Citroen, but over the years, I've become a huge fan of these and the 2CV. I showed my adult son another Citroen that was on BaT recently, and he wants one, as well. I'll have to see where this gets to in price in a few days. I've got room in the shop. Decisions!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1677602957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10831189, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@patrick01 \nYou have to experience a Citroen. If not this one, you should defiantly get one in the future. \nThanks and good luck!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1677603816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10832101, "authorName": "bikerkim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bikerkim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sethb (the seller) had to laugh at what i think may be a typo - but maybe not: \"you should defiantly [definitely?] get one... sounds like something my snarky friends would suggest on a dare, not that i would need the encouragement. this model of citroen is one of the few autos remaining on my \"must have\" list. she's a beauty, as the tubes sing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1677608562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10832202, "authorName": "yolomotoco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yolomotoco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is special, and there is Special. This is the latter.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1677608852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10832212, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @bikerkim\n\nThat is the problem when I use speech to text... DEFINITELY \ud83d\ude01Thanks", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1677608945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10833434, "authorName": "MiniDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought mine brandy new in 1970, paid $3750 for it, burgundy with the red interior. Fantastic car and did 90K in 3 years, sold it for what I paid for it new. The only thing I ever replaced in that time were the tires and the main muffler.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1677613562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10836851, "authorName": "mcj4250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcj4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoovie wanna buy a car? No Citroens for you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677633900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10836893, "authorName": "mcj4250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcj4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t want to buy it I just want to ride in one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677634249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10837785, "authorName": "Stanimal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanimal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantomas !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677650854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10837841, "authorName": "b0b_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b0b_0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someday, I will finally own a DS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677653038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10838221, "authorName": "Kimuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimuno/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Kimuno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677677776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10838242, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning.\nPlease see hot start and suspension function video.\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677678224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10838297, "authorName": "Kimuno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimuno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi does the lights work proberbly and turn when the wheels are turning ? Br Kim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677678879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10839472, "authorName": "unicornbc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unicornbc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "?? It's bleeding obvious these are the original US spec SEALED BEAMS silly !! Turning ones went to Canada but not to USA, for safety reasons...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677689689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10839883, "authorName": "cordoc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cordoc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is car available for inspection? If so, how do I set an appointment to see it, thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677692807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10840104, "authorName": "dziner88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dziner88/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by dziner88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677693902, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10840413, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, yes. Send me your phone number and we can set up a time.\r\nThis is a US model. They did not come with turning headlights. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677695131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10847571, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 16666, "content": "$16,666 bid placed by maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677771860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10848804, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all of the users that have pointed out details indicating parts on the car for a later-model example. The breadth of audience knowledge is one of the things that really makes BaT great! -BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677780805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10850548, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @bat and bat members for pointing out these facts!\r\nI also spoke with a Citroen expert and he told me that those parts are from a 72 DS21. Thanks LP, I appreciate your knowledge.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677787651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10850683, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Highway drive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677788117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10851834, "authorName": "cldaflecher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cldaflecher/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by cldaflecher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677792695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10852004, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 17666, "content": "$17,666 bid placed by maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677793502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10860966, "authorName": "chevrons", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chevrons/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not an easy task to fit model year '72 doors on a '70 chassis. Major precision cutting and welding of the B- and C-pillars (or full replacement of the B- and C-pillars) is required because the '72 door locks and striker plates are completely different from the pre-'72 versions.\r\n\r\nNo photo is provided in this listing of the serial number that is stamped into the chassis on the top right side of the firewall. Does the stamped serial number match the model year '70 serial number on the aluminum tag and on the title? Maybe of interest to some potential buyers who are not familiar with Citro\u00ebn identification.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1677879145, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10861430, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all,\nIt appears that this car is a combination of a 72 DS and a 70 D Special.\nBefore I purchased the car in Oregon, I had the car State inspected in Oregon because two numbers on the title were transposed.\nThe car passed the State vin inspection (the car was brought down and they had to physically inspect the car) and the vin # on the two tags on the car, and the new title are all matching (3919131). The numbers on the firewall is not legible.\nI also did some research and the two prior owners had the same vin # on the car and title.\nAnd the prior owner who restored the car is well known in the Citroen community.\nThanks", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1677881335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10864251, "authorName": "AlCrane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alcrane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The French copy no one, and no one copies the French.\"\r\n\r\n- Jay Leno", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1677938061, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10866082, "authorName": "traillme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traillme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! Anyone have a good part source for the Specials? I am an idiot and caused some damage to my front fender and also need to replace a window roller or two.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1677954760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10870907, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning, I forgot to mention that I installed this fuel primer pump bulb a couple of weeks ago. I am starting to do this to all my cars for the ones that do not have an electric fuel pump. They are great! \r\nIf the car has been sitting for more than a week, usually the gas drains back into the tank. A couple of pumps and it fires right up. It really saves the starter! \r\nI highly recommend this pump on cars with a similar setup.\r\nThanks", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1678026507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10878097, "authorName": "citroendsds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroendsds/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by citroendsds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678119429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10878100, "authorName": "citroendsds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroendsds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First time bidding on this site. I'm so excited!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1678119468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10878152, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks and good luck Citroendsds!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678119999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10878524, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 26666, "content": "$26,666 bid placed by maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678123035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10885234, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The year designation on a D is less important than the Generation. These cars are a lot like Legos... you can can mix and match parts fairly easily between years within each generation.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1678186729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10885622, "authorName": "De-marko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/de-marko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty is subjective.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678197977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10885849, "authorName": "DLegeai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dlegeai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fuel primer bulb pump is a great solution ; I too installed one on my Traction, makes starting the car with a 6V battery a breeze.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678200550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10885950, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Bat members.\r\nMy auction is ending in a few hours.\r\nI would like to thank everyone for the kind comments, and for all of the bids thus far!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678201449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10886047, "authorName": "Lewis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DLegeai- Doesn't your Traction have a lever on the fuel pump? It should.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678202248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10887792, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello,\r\nAbout 15 minutes left.\r\nFYI If you look at my last Mercedes auction, everyone was shocked on how low I let it go for.\r\nI bring cars to sell.\r\nThanks and good luck!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678212648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10887910, "authorName": "Catana246", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catana246/", "bidAmount": 27666, "content": "$27,666 bid placed by Catana246", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678212968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10887931, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 28970, "content": "$28,970 bid placed by maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678213028, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10888039, "authorName": "maxpowermotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxpowermotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/7/23 for $28,970 to maxpowermotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678213502, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10888043, "authorName": "Chris65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see Philips old car here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678213510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10888052, "authorName": "Sethb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @maxpowermotors !\r\nThank you everyone!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678213538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10888841, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Citroen. Great buy. Enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678216416, "type": "comment"}]