[{"id": 1131643, "authorName": "xilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xilly/", "bidAmount": 1973, "content": "$1,973 bid placed by xilly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468521975, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1131704, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks very, very much like mine, except this one has yellow lights and rust. This is a nice car despite the rust but the rust has to be addressed NOW. The rust that it has should not be a deal-breaker as it does not yet require a Citroen body specialist. Late dash is not ideal but I wouldn't pass on this one just because of that. This is worth more than was paid to repair it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468524411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1131747, "authorName": "unclewill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclewill/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by unclewill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468525951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1131773, "authorName": "Harps", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harps/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hard work (or hard to source) has already been done. Someone take this puppy home! You can find anyone to do the bodywork, not so with the thorough mechanical work that has been completed already.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468526302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1131903, "authorName": "Bogeyman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bogeyman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "March 2106 service already done, so you're good for the next 90 years or so...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468527395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1131985, "authorName": "David_in_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_in_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope the new owner will join us in Saratoga Springs NY for the Citroen Rendezvous. \nFather's Day Weekend 2017\ncitroenrendezvous.org", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1468528522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132033, "authorName": "POA21R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poa21r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has a conventional brake pedal, not le champignon. Does that mean that is has less complex hydraulics, transmission etc?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468529042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132181, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@POA21R - yes, it's A D Super, not a DS. Transmission is a regular 5 speed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468530735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132221, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it...no, I hate it....no, I love it....no, I hate it....no", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468531385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132296, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the interest and early bids.\n\n@POA21R The D Super has a much less complicated hydraulic system than a DS. In addition to the conventional 5 speed transmission, it lacks the self-centering steering and \"le champignon\" of the DS. The brakes and steering are still powered by the high pressure system and they require minimal effort. The brake pedal has an extremely short travel and needs a very gentle touch.\n\n@David, I actually drove this car to the Rendezvous last month and ended up buying the SM that forced this sale. I too hope the D Super makes it next year with a new owner, it really is a very nice weekend.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1468533354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132368, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just bought a US-spec 1972 DSpecial. It is actually fun to compare the differences in US and RoW/ home market models. Citroen put quite a lot of DS pieces in the lower-spec US cars: My 1960ID shows that mix - thrown in DS details, compared to Euro-spec IDs - and the 72 DSpecial also seems to have gotten some treatment from higher-end D-series cars. Fun. I absolutely love how those later cars drive. GLWS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468536453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132521, "authorName": "Aaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a '74 DSuper 5 I imported from England. Was fun indeed but not as fun as the '72 DS21 Pallas (with BVH) that came after! This looks tempting though...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468547395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132668, "authorName": "Hotrodelectric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodelectric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stupid question, perhaps the seller or Metric could chime in here: is this car French market, or German market? One small detail caught my eye- the fusebox. The French cars will normally have the 4-pin box, where the German cars have the 6-pin box, like this one. \r\n\r\nOverall the car looks like it could either be a candidate for a resto, or drive as is and enjoy. I hope the seller gets the money he's seeking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468565803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132697, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Hotrodelectric: According to my information, the change from four fuses to six occurred for all D-series cars in April 1973. All cars of model year 1972 and later for \"export\" are shown as having an additional two-fuse fuse box; this box changed in design in April 1973. \n\nAs you know, the documentation is often limited, incorrect, and/or incomplete. This is the best I can come up with.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468579639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132718, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Hotrodelectric: To your first question, I believe the car is a French version. On the trunklid is a sticker showing the selling dealer as Didier Marie, of Vire 14500 in Calvados; whether this was from an offering as a new or used car is unknown to me. \n\nThe number plate on the front of the car was issued in Manche early in 2002. The plate on the rear appears to be from Var, I can't determine the date. So the car has \"been around\", but as far as I can tell, always in France before its trans-Atlantic journey.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468583630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132805, "authorName": "bentleyboy29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Didnt they make this in a wagon version too?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468589787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132813, "authorName": "HappyDrivin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/happydrivin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It had me at 5 speed manual!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468590268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132824, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ bentleyboy29: Sure. For example http://bringatrailer.com/2016/02/26/swivel-lights-blue-plates-beautifully-restored-1972-citroen-ds-break/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468590715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132847, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hotrodelectric Unfortunately, I don't know enough about these to say whether or not the car was a German market car or French, but I did import it from France eight years ago. I have some of the French documents that I will post, and some of the pictures of the car before I imported it. And to emphasize the point of driving it as is, the car is remarkably strong and fun to drive. \n\nAs far as the auction goes, I am of the mind that historic Citroen ownership is not a going to be a profitable enterprise. I'll be happy seeing the car go to someone who will enjoy it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1468592411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1132983, "authorName": "JamesAnderson84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesanderson84/", "bidAmount": 2650, "content": "$2,650 bid placed by JamesAnderson84", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468599439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1133132, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many times has the odometer rolled over?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468607472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133252, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Irebld Based on the condition of the car, my impression of the mileage (kilometerage?) has always been a single roll-over, 182,000 km. However, 43 years is a long time and 282,000 kilometers is certainly possible. I honestly have no information to make a definite claim.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468614427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133432, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two photos of French documentation have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468628532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133621, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As per seller, total mileage for this vehicle is unknown--the listing description has been edited to reflect this new information.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468644352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133627, "authorName": "Hotrodelectric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodelectric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As you know, the documentation is often limited, incorrect, and/or incomplete. This is the best I can come up with.\n\nNo worries, Metric. I knew about the 4+2 setup, but I hadn't known the French went with a 6-pin for domestic consumption by '73.5. \n\nI'm trying to get a set of manuals and papers together, but it's been one hard slog. After years of searching, I finally found a Slough diagram for the 3-dial cars. Through some contact by way of Skype, I also now know that the Italian market cars are somewhat different. \n\nGveloce, thanks for the answer. Metric seems pretty sure it's a French market car. I just saw the one detail that put the question in my mind. That question can be pretty well put to bed by simply looking to see if the car was built on or after 4/73.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468645418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133640, "authorName": "Matt_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 3120, "content": "$3,120 bid placed by Matt S.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468649149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1133651, "authorName": "FSJ_Europe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsj_europe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprises, the numbers : DS21M 4537570 and DX2 for the engine correspond to a '73 DSuper 5 with its 115 hp 2.1L engine. First title : 06/12/73 according to the French papers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468652795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133683, "authorName": "ArseniRus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsenirus/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by ArseniRus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468667215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1133743, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hotrodelectric I had a full set of paper service manuals, but my local mechanic hijacked them years ago. I think I bought them from Citroen Concours, maybe they still have some.\n\nPlease accept my apologies for any misunderstanding on the odometer. I read the BaT question about accuracy to mean if the odometer had been changed or tampered with. I think I was clear in my previous comment, but once again I have no idea the total kilometers clocked. \n\nI have posed the question to the mechanic that did the work for his better opinion, I will post his response when I receive one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468675888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1133805, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the mechanic : \r\n\r\n\"In regards to the mileage I feel pretty confident that it may be the original mileage or at the most rolled over one time. The way the engine runs and the car in general feels is like it has lower mileage. The body rust is most likely from sitting outside getting rained on. The chassis doesn't have that much rust so that also leads me to believe its fairly low mileage and the wear and tear on the car was mostly from sitting around.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1468679827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134001, "authorName": "Hotrodelectric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodelectric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": " I had a full set of paper service manuals, but my local mechanic hijacked them years ago. I think I bought them from Citroen Concours, maybe they still have some.\n\nEverything I have is downloaded to my computer, almost all of it in PDF. I also have most it on a memory stick (32 gigs worth) just incase I get the Blue Screen of Death. I do have some paper stuff, but it's a earlier than the 3-dial cars. \n\nI don't have much contact with Paul or Rudy anymore., especially since they've split up and went their own ways.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468697921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134063, "authorName": "Norm_Peterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norm_peterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yvonne, Yvette, Michelle, Babette, Citroen -- just another French heartbreaker.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468706765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134095, "authorName": "Rick_near_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_near_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m 70 years old and an \u201codd ball\u201d car guy who has owned a bunch of cars. The only car I truly regret selling was my DS. I kept it about 12 years and sold it because the nearest knowledgeable mechanic was too far away. D\u2019s are a very satisfying car to own and operate.\n\nIf the \u201cindependent citroen specialist\u201d who worked on this car has the initials DB and is outside of Albany, the $11K was well spent and I would have total faith in the mechanicals. In my experience, Citroen owners aren\u2019t originality/matching numbers freaks, so repairing the body and painting it in a color you like wouldn\u2019t hurt the value much.\n\nIf the price stays reasonable, this could be a wonderful opportunity to own a D model Citroen \u201cdone your way\u201d.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1468712325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134204, "authorName": "Speedmaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedmaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, what i'd do to buy this for a daily driver. Hire someone to drive me around while I sit in the back. What a grand way to commute to the office.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468726392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134247, "authorName": "912Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it safe to say this auto does not have A/C? Did they ever come from the factory with A/C, was it dealer installed, or can it even be after-market installed these days? (The engine compartment does look packed-tight)\nHave to ask, because Palm Springs does get a little warm. ;-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468737778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134278, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ 912Guy: Though air conditioning was a factory option from July 1972 onwards, this car is not so equipped. However, air conditioning can be installed on any D-series car. Those of us in the Citroen repair and restoration business are able to consult you on this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468757274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134362, "authorName": "Steverino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steverino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to piggyback on @ Rick near DC - I suspect the same mechanic. Excellent, honest shop... I likely wouldn't have my SM if it weren't for them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468770390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134535, "authorName": "Norm_Peterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norm_peterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Shoot . . . I look at this car and I want to forget forever the notion of Freedom Fries and Freedom Cuffs and Freedom Kisses (not to mention Freedom Leave and the Freedom Disease -- okay, so I mentioned 'em), and Hell's bells, I'd even allow Paris, Texas and Versailles, Kentucky back on the map.\"-Slim Pickens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468790978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134783, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Rick near DC - Stop being so hard on yourself. From what I've seen, I would say you're more of a \"cool car\" guy. \n\n@ 912Guy - This engine bay is not packed at all. If you want to see packed, look under the hood of a late DS23 with A/C and fuel injection.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468847993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1134850, "authorName": "VR666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vr666/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by VR666", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468853289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1135042, "authorName": "SMFish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting that the owner is selling because of the purchase of an SM.... I'm thinking this might be a good starter DS......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468866063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135047, "authorName": "SMFish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smfish/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by SMFish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468866327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1135051, "authorName": "SMFish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My friend Dave Hume in KY has a DS23 and I'm jealous... Like the five speed as it looks familiar to the one in my SM. I'm thinking Scarabe Brun Metallic with Tabac interior..... there goes another 20K.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468866566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135579, "authorName": "Dan52244", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan52244/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Dan52244", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468885431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1135829, "authorName": "912Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/912guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller: Was the car driven in winter, and does New York state salt the roads?\nI see many cans of POR15 in this car's future. But it's very dry here in the Palm Springs area (the A/C addition would be NECESSARY!) - as they say \"It's a dry heat!\"\nJust out of curiosity, would the SM's Masser engine fit in a D engine bay?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468906327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135871, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Guy - the SM engine is definitely not a \"drop in\" affair but it's been done before, by no less than Citroen, when they were exploring the concept of the SM. It would be a huge project...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468922200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135897, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Guy I didn't drive this car in the winter, and even though I can't speak for the preceding winters in France it doesn't look like it suffered from road salt rust. Most of the damage is in the sheet metal of the doors. The floors, wheel wheels and suspensions pieces are intact.\n\nAnd by the way I have a \"see where they rust\" candidate Toyota FJ60 that I have driven through many a salty NY winter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468929323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135905, "authorName": "FSJ_Europe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsj_europe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@912Guy: Easier than the Maserati swap, a compressor \"constantin\" was used at the time to boost the performances : 155 hp for a DS21, certainly more for a DS23.\r\nhttp://www.citrothello.net/ds-21-cabriolet-1967-a-compresseur-constantin/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468929845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135977, "authorName": "Frenchbuff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frenchbuff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm curious - why was the VIN plate moved from the factory position over the right side fresh air duct to inboard behind the air filter? The two original fastener holes are where they should be. There is no functional reason for the new location from the original.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1468935003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1135999, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Frenchbuff The VIN plate is where it was when I purchased the car, and nothing was in the area you describe, so I have no idea why it may have been moved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1468936148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1136208, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Frenchbuff: The serial number plate on this car is in the location one would expect on a car of model year 1973 or later.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468948018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1136862, "authorName": "LikesWeirdCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/likesweirdcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm... Exceedingly tempting at this price! But where would I put it?\n\nI need to think on this some more.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1468969378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1137441, "authorName": "Tejaschubert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tejaschubert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Round about a 1000 miles to drive it home. The trip alone would be worth it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469025643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1137625, "authorName": "Norm_Peterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norm_peterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Dagnabit, I forgot to mention Freedom Toast.\"-Slim Pickens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469034041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138282, "authorName": "Citroenuar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroenuar/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Citroenuar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469049881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1138285, "authorName": "bentleyboy29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy29/", "bidAmount": 4188, "content": "$4,188 bid placed by bentleyboy29", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469049908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1138286, "authorName": "Citroenuar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroenuar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Miss my 'D and ready for another!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1469049911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138287, "authorName": "Citroenuar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroenuar/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Citroenuar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469049925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1138288, "authorName": "bentleyboy29", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy29/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "really?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469049945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138686, "authorName": "ArseniRus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsenirus/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by ArseniRus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469079220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1138687, "authorName": "ArseniRus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsenirus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which one Fantomas had??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469079279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138732, "authorName": "Mario_da_Rocha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mario_da_rocha/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Mario da Rocha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469098461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1138734, "authorName": "horselesscarriage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horselesscarriage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".....this looks like so much fun to drive....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1469099034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138790, "authorName": "ConstantReader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constantreader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this; drove one many years ago. It's my belief that the driver's side rusts more because of the salt slush that gets thrown up by passing cars. If I were to buy something French, this would be it. \nWould it be inappropriate to invade next year's Citroen Rendezvous with my German iron? Backing out slowly...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469105818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138858, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ ConstantReader: I can't speak for the West Coast Rendezvous, but if you mean the Big One at Saratoga Springs, New York https://citroenrendezvous.org// the answer is a wholehearted \"Yes\". This past June we had such cars as a first-generation Honda Insight, a Saab Sonett, a Volvo 1800ES, and the winner of the trophy for \"Best Non-French\", a 1966 Toronado. Plans are afoot to feature non-Citroens more prominently next year.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469108797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138927, "authorName": "GeorgeK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The serial number plate is in the correct place for a 1973 car as @metric correctly indicated! Although something is missing and this is a small round metallic plate, on which you could find engrave the colour code of the car!This is located where a little hole is, over the right side fresh air duct ,as @Frenchbuff said and this is also a place where, in earlier models, you could find the serial number plate!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469111554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138945, "authorName": "Domimax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/domimax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a plumber.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469112454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1138960, "authorName": "rkushner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkushner/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by rkushner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469113192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139155, "authorName": "Tejaschubert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tejaschubert/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Tejaschubert", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469123896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139162, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is being stolt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469124378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139165, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ PWSchuh: It ain't over yet. But it has a way to go before you're proven wrong. \n\nI've spent quality time with this car, and it's a good one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469124539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139176, "authorName": "carsinbatesville", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsinbatesville/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by carsinbatesville", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469124884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139182, "authorName": "metric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/metric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ GeorgeK: Take another look. The pastille with the colour code is outboard and above the right ventilation duct in the firewall. You can see it gleaming in the ninth row of pictures, left-most picture. The holes Frenchbuff was observing were inboard of the ventilation duct above the wiper motor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469125185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139198, "authorName": "Mario_da_Rocha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mario_da_rocha/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Mario da Rocha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469125825, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139214, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@metric Thank you again for lending your knowledge and your praise of my D.\n\nAnd many thanks to the bidders though the interest in the car is seriously making me miss it already.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1469126711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139333, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131012, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139393, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139402, "authorName": "DuckCanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/duckcanuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, so many different bidders!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139410, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139412, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139413, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131778, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139415, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139421, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139423, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139428, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131833, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139431, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139438, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139446, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139451, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by hamiltonian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469131940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139459, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469132000, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1139474, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/21/16 for $11,000 to Jamiesmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469132121, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1139479, "authorName": "Frank_Garcia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_garcia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sacre Bleu! this is a good deal.\nCongrats Jamiesmy.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1469132138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139475, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "11K is still low... Very well bought and congratulations.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1469132157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139494, "authorName": "Jamiesmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm happy with it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1469132177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139514, "authorName": "gveloce (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gveloce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, @Jaimesmy, me too. Congratulations.\n\nThanks one last time to all the bidders and commenters. It will be sad to see her go, but this was a fun way to do it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1469132361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139676, "authorName": "unclewill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclewill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, great car, well bought and sold.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469133867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139780, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - Great result! I think I bought my cars well :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1469135337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139788, "authorName": "hamiltonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamiltonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the winner. I'll hope to join the Citroen club in the future.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1469135453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139812, "authorName": "SMFish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469135876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139815, "authorName": "SMFish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Jamiesmy! Well bought!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469135904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1139959, "authorName": "GeorgeK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@metric:You are totally right about the colour plate!Now i see it and I haven't noticed it at all at the pictures before!This is what overconfidence and limited time does!\nCongrats @gveloce and @ jamiesmy for his great buy! I am sure you will enjoy the DS experience!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1469139399, "type": "comment"}]