[{"id": 6065103, "authorName": "hydraulique", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hydraulique/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. Seems to have the best of many DS versions. I like the color. Is that a factory shade? I do not recall seeng it previously.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618512267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6065181, "authorName": "bikerkim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bikerkim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...someday... these cars keep calling my name, like the song of the sirens. i can\u2019t swim or i\u2019d jump ship and swim to the source of the singing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618512566, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6065368, "authorName": "goatgoatgoat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goatgoatgoat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "le dauphin!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618513342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6065466, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618514001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6065646, "authorName": "Amphicar770", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amphicar770/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the cooler cars to appear on BAT in a long time. Nice to see something unique versus yet another 911 or BMW 5 series. This will get you more attention and compliments than all of those combined.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618514930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6065862, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous car. I like the color choice though it is not a Citroen color for the model and the year (The Gray in 69 was Gris Kandahar with a decidedly brown and warm tint to it. But this Gray looks superb). It looks like that the US-Spec car got the Euro front lights. For most, that is a welcome improvement.\n\nAlso nice to see the series 2 dashboard. I think the last iteration was introduced in Sep of 1969 so this car was likely manufactured before that switch over date. Being in LA, what a bummer that I have never seen the car. It's gorgeous. And while not everything is original, what is not is actually a quite welcome upgrade. GLWS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618516168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6065899, "authorName": "DSsuper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dssuper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super looking car, even the non original color fits in perfectly with the car.\nCertainly strange to see one 'dressed down' with the ID \nwheels and trim delete.\nThese cars are almost invariably 'dressed up' with bits from superior models to make cheaper spec cars look more desirable.\nHas got the look of a very careful and thoughtful previous owner which should bode well for the next lucky one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618516428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6066001, "authorName": "bingopatrice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bingopatrice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The second video is exceptional as it shows that this guy' gets it '...... only bid if you do !!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618516981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6066496, "authorName": "DSsuper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dssuper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this may have been repainted correctly if it was previously light blue.\r\nThe paint code of AC095 is Gris Nacre (1968-1975) which looks to be identical to this color according to Nuancierds, the French recorder of everything DS.\r\nCitroen do show it with a black roof option though, which may not have worked well in California.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618519857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6066644, "authorName": "Wildwilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildwilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so much for the long term relationship!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618520538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6066663, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Citroen fans! I'm here to answer any questions you may have about my beloved \"Le Dauphin\" featured in this auction. For a lot more context on this DS you can check out my instagram (@pynhead) which includes a photographic history of the car, our road trips and family events along with some details of the repair work such as the installation of the new wiring harness, replacing suspension gaiters and other \"fun\" Citroen projects...many of which I recruited my kids into helping against their video-game-influenced will and under the guise of \"learning\" about being an adult and fixing your own things. Whatever it took to get a second hand in some situations was worth the inevitable PTSD they have likely suffered. This listing doesn't cover all that much about the car....trust me when i tell you that i submitted pages of details which i'm sure BaT deemed superfluous or just too much. You can probably tell i'm in deep with Citroens. I'm available to tell you all about it\u2026.or to confess that I know nothing about it if that\u2019s the reality. Thanks for checking it out!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1618520639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6066707, "authorName": "WellMAKEroom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wellmakeroom/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by WellMAKEroom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618520818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6067018, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DSsuper - Gris Nacr\u00e9 - or Pearl Gray - is the traditional silver metallic. Not the hue on this car. Pretty certain it is not a D-series color. But it still looks really, really good and totally appropriate.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618522140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6067439, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just so you all know this is not the original color of the car. I submitted original owner's photos of him/family with this car from the 80's after the original owner had repainted it from the original \"AC 095 Gris Nacr\u00e9\" (as @DSsuper noted) to a light blue color for reasons I do not know. He passed before i bought the car - but i did speak with his kids about their 45+ years with the car as a member of their family (they gave me the photos) and they had no idea why their Dad painted it blue either. Regarding the paint job - Peter Koine performed phase 1 of this car's restoration in the bay area (where the car was originally serviced) for the second owner who only finished a partial restoration before i bought it and \"finished\" it. The second owner was the one who chose this color and (apparently) had it painted through Peter's shop. In my opinion it is a most stunning color and fairly remarkable paint job that does come across as a very \u201cCitroen\u201d color most closely resembling \"AC 086 Gris d'Anjou\" but is not faithful to that color 100%. I would offer that these photos don't do the paint color justice....it looks better on my instagram where you can see the depth a bit more. It's darker than it appears in these photos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618524021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6067653, "authorName": "2chevaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2chevaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bikerkim same here - one day, if I gonna live long enough for saving up. Beautiful color combo on this one, original Citroen color or not and I think the rims look just perfect on this DS.\r\nI don't need to wish pynhead well for the sale, it will fly off the shelf for a high price, unfortunately too high for me but that's OK and will keep me dreaming.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618527754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6068187, "authorName": "j.neil.davidson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.neil.davidson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is about as good as you can get with one of these. Beautiful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618535552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6068372, "authorName": "Fastrack325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastrack325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have never seen those wheel package on a Pallas before! They look like the the ones from an early ID19!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618537903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6068530, "authorName": "Dana-Rose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dana-rose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the second offering. How does one end such a \"moving\" video ...?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618541373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6068724, "authorName": "N737Q", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n737q/", "bidAmount": 18737, "content": "$18,737 bid placed by N737Q", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618546541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6068788, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 21021, "content": "$21,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618549063, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6069104, "authorName": "rsabeebe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsabeebe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not many cars have their own Petrolicious video that can be added to their auction content. extremely cool!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618576920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069431, "authorName": "ChipsBe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipsbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This DS looks to be presented with all of the attachments, gizsos and features one would wish for in a big Citro\u00ebn. The altercations, add-ons and featured components make this car, one I would wish for. The rebuilt engine, swapped 5-speed, Euro lamps, paint quality and colour choice, leather interior make this a near perfect example. If there is no corrosion or rust covered, this seems a terrific purchase for someone. I admire the entire automobile and feel the choices, though not original, make this a treasure to behold.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618581966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069443, "authorName": "snafuracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snafuracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My DS is going to need paint (among other things) and this color is near the top of the list now! Nicely done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618582127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069528, "authorName": "dominator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dominator/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by dominator", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618582998, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6069520, "authorName": "dominator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dominator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just when I thought I had the best DS in LA, this pops up and teaches me another lesson in humility! \ud83d\ude16\n@pynhead\nBeautiful D\u00e9esse, especially striking in its \"dressed down\" presentation (as quoted by @DSsuper) but displaying the essence of the original design. Well done Monsieur! \ud83d\udc4c\nWhat's not to like?\nRare 69 1/2 version, Euro headlights, 5 spd. upgrade, Pallas interior, \"correct\" tires, CA \"black plates\", long term enthusiast owners and complete history with maintenance records. And a star video!\nCome on!!! It doesn't get much better than that.\nIf it had a working air conditioning, it would be about the perfect car to cruise around LA, the toughest city to drive something different.\nMaybe I need to bring this home and have it share the spotlight with my 72 Wagon. \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618583106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069559, "authorName": "Alibs555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alibs555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful D\u00e9esse! Vive La France!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618583268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069670, "authorName": "Kwahl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwahl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MAGNIFIQUE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618584509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069686, "authorName": "ttv566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttv566/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pynhead, i cannot say how many times i have watched the Petrolicious video for inspiration while putting together my own beautiful Goddess, you have done a wonderful job on this car!!! good luck with your auction..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618584781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6069708, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 30021, "content": "$30,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618584940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6070122, "authorName": "swampgas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swampgas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice example. It's always a good sign to see that the fuel line is fastened to the carb with a strap to keep it from pulling out along with the insert it attaches to and spraying gas all over the engine. Lots of records, spare bits and obviously a lot of love. I like the color combo even if it isn't original. I can't tell at this point if it is a Pallas that had bits removed or a DS that had Pallas and ID parts added but it makes little difference as it is lovely as is. I actually prefer not having the Pallas trim on the exterior as it is just superfluous decoration that gets in the way of the lovely sculpted lines of the car. This will be a fun one to watch. GLWTA and congrats to the future lucky buyer.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618589241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6070123, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ttv566 that's so great! \"Le Dauphin\" has inspired me on many levels as well. When I decided it was time for the ultimate test of my confidence in this car...a Los Angeles-Canadian border round trip adventure seemed like a great test. That idea was considered pretty insane by 100% of my non-enthusiast friends and even some of my equally obsessive classic car brethren. The fact that we made it there and back (in the 105 degree summer through the Nevada desert) without a hitch gave me inspiration to reach beyond the usual expectations in endeavors well beyond my Citroen hobby. Best of luck to you in assembling your dream car! I'm in the middle of a confidence-tester on my next DS obsession.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618589242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6070250, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swampgas it's a Pallas from the factory. For most folks it's counter-intuitive to simplify a Pallas into ID form - but like you I find the ID more visually attractive as the ID has less visual noise. The Pallas is more amazing than the ID on the technology front. You can tell that this car is not an ID by the fact that it has the mushroom brake button as well as the brake and main accumulators. I suppose someone could add those things but i'd imagine someone looking to make their ID look like a Pallas would do the cheap things like adding trim and Pallas hubcaps and NOT invest the engineering required to retrofit a DS brake system!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618590553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6070411, "authorName": "DS21GS455", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ds21gs455/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by DS21GS455", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618592345, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6070686, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pynhead. What great stories!\r\nI have 20plus D's and a couple are really nice but most fairly rough. It's very rewarding to see the great numbers that they now fetch in Europe and more recently stateside. I'm a bit too parsimonious to grab yours but appreciate it and hope the best for you and the lucky winner.\r\nEvan", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618595123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6070980, "authorName": "Beche14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beche14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, but definitely need to repair that rear light :) as shown in the video", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618597058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6071188, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@beche14 that damn taillight bulb went out the morning of that shoot...fixed it later that week but i've been hearing all about it for the last 7 years! I was waiting for someone here to comment on that ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618598097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6074993, "authorName": "ttv566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ttv566/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pynhead i wish i had know you had gone to the canadian line, i am canadian and live at the line, i have gone on to finish that car and have put nearly 20,000 mostly trouble free miles on it, wouldn't hesitate to get in it right now and drive it across the country, save for a nasty pandemic of course. i have a low miles 72 Pallas, love your car, love the story, love the cleaning up the busy Pallas look, simple dish hubcaps, when i first saw your video i considered deleting all of my trims and repainting in Toyota FJ40 green, ended up staying stock looking but have admired your work, someone is going to be very happy in a few days!!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1618629026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6076490, "authorName": "citroenroen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroenroen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HELLO,\r\n I would like to test drive your DS.\r\nI live about 30 minutes from you.\r\nCan this be arranged?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618681085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6077416, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @citroenroen and thanks for your interest. Feel free to DM me to arrange a time to check Le Dauphin out...happy to give you the tour!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1618686951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6082292, "authorName": "chapron67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chapron67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great seller! He is a true aficionado and passionate about the cars. Bid with confidence!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618791743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6083392, "authorName": "citman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is a DS 21 indeed, making it an ID look wise might seem to be counter intuitive but it looks more pure and closer to the original design. In Europe specially in France, while the car was in its long production span, ID owners \"upgraded\" their cars to DS or DS pallas specifications on the outside or interior, very common practice. By the early 70's the external differences between a DS and an ID faded away, so it was hard to tell the difference except by looking at the brake pedal or the VIN tag. I love the color combination and the last year of the 2nd generation dash, lovely car!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618842167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6087178, "authorName": "citroenroen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citroenroen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photographs do not do justice to this marvelous DS. I visited this Citroen yesterday.\r\nThe paint work and body are meticulous and perfect. The color, when you see it in person is beautiful and perfect for the DS. (much better seen in person)\r\nAll the doors shut perfectly and the windows are tight in their channels: you rarely find this in a 52 year old Citroen.\r\nThe hood and the trunk lid fit and shut perfectly: all the body panels align as they should. \r\n The renewed leather seats are fantastic and so very comfortable. and the interior details are are correct.\r\nEverything I looked at was as it should be.\r\n\r\nThis car looks like it is new. \r\nThe Citroen owner / enthusiast spared no expense to make this car \"right\".\r\nEverywhere I looked : in the trunk, under the hood, under the car,\r\n at the chrome / stainless parts was correct and perfect.\r\nThis is indeed a true car collector's dream.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1618870037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6087657, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@citroenroen thanks for the feedback to the BaT universe. I've inspected cars local to me, for the audience. Good karma. @chapron67 mad respect for bidding $78,000 on the Peel P50. Noted your comments on the lovely green '67 Decapotable as well. I am missing seeing a few normal Citroen peeps so far. Maybe lurking. @pynhead, the auction has been stuck, which is no fun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1618878461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6087660, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 35021, "content": "$35,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1618878493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6088126, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I appreciate your enthusiasm @ShaneS ... I agree it\u2019s been a bit sleepy in here! @Citroenroen it was great meeting you yesterday and thank you for the kind words and keen eye in catching a few things I\u2019d not even noticed myself in all the years of staring at this beauty. One thing I can say with great confidence - I\u2019m proud of the work that\u2019s been done to elevate and preserve this DS and am very confident the next owner will be delighted. I\u2019m just hoping Dauphin ends up with a cool owner who continues to foster his magical powers!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1618886907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6088139, "authorName": "Jackietreehorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackietreehorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has already been said but I have to add. In person this car is incredible. The seller is also a super solid guy and knows this thing inside and out. Whoever becomes the lucky new owner will have a lot of smiles per miles", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1618887114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6094649, "authorName": "gun1md", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gun1md/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by gun1md", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619012113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6098525, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT has not posted about 200 photos i've submitted so I thought i'd add some here instead! I'll start with a photo from the original owner, Gene Urbain. He loved this car and it was part of his family. I got in touch with his son after Gene's passing to make sure he knew his Dad's car was in good hands and that it would be getting a new life and new family memories to add to the legacy. I'm really hoping the next owner carries it all forward! Take a peek at the red jersey fabric of the original interior.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1619038438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6099795, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A couple of my favorites photoshoots with Dauphin include one with Irena Shayk for Bebe and another shoot with Jeff Goldblum for GQ. Here's a few highlights!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1619046012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6099942, "authorName": "hydraulique", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hydraulique/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fashion Pics of your car are too cool! As an art director I would be afraid of it stealing the show - as it does in all these. A new source of spousal purchase justification, should it be needed.\r\nBon Chance!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619048189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6100036, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hydraulique I am pleased to meet a fellow professional big purchase mitigator. A photo of your car with Irena or Jeff will do wonders to break down hardened spousal resistance. Here's a page from GQ .... as you can see they hid the star of the shoot behind those two!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619049816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6100158, "authorName": "andreverner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreverner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "During this pandemic, what a good oppertunity to look at these wonderful specimens. A very close friend of mine was a Citro\u00ebn representative back in the 70's and now ownes a Citro\u00ebn 2 CV, Personally I still have my 71 DS Pallas wich I bought brand new in Montreal in april 1971 both our cars are in show room condition. So when we see Citro\u00ebn's like this one, espacially those with an history, well we are on the phone commenting these cars.\r\nAt my age having my DS for nearly 50 years now, discussing with my friend Gerard over the phone you can be assured that this one has good comments. Without pretension we think we know what we are taking about !", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1619052083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6100205, "authorName": "ACP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know this car and the owner, for whom we've installed very authentic tires on another of his cars. This is a good one for sure.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619052773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6100529, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those of you seeking a much more \"alive\" look at Dauphin you can scroll through Dauphin's instagram channel found here https://www.instagram.com/pynhead/ These BaT photos bum me out frankly. It's like looking at a mounted fish to remind you of the living beautiful thing that was in your hands...just a 2D representation. For those of you allergic to Facebook properties i've grabbed a few of my favorites here:", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1619058519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6101239, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 40021, "content": "$40,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619094817, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6101385, "authorName": "j.phillip_bandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.phillip_bandy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mes Amis,\r\n\r\nHaving had Citroen since l961 in France and in the US...Tractions,2Cv's Id's DS's and SM's At first blush....am a little surprised? But with the ongoing explanation of why...it reminds me of an ID...i lived in France for over 10 years on and off....to me from across the room..it is an DS! I.e not right wheels, not the right trim, suspect of interior seats/panels....but having said that....hummm $40,000.00! I have had over 10 Citroen....the last two SM's went to AR for $10,000 a piece...my two DS21 l968 are sitting in my garage now....No way would Mr Opron noticed that my cars and the listed car....would he say deux DS's...peut-etre one ID and a DS....But who am I to decide......good luck....Don't take it to a \"Concour\" and list itas a DS.....dumb judges.....would say it's a ID.....Bonne Chance!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619097314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6101495, "authorName": "andreverner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andreverner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All is in the presentation, and this one is a first prize ! The car is perfect, you want it to be a Pallas ...not much to do, How many perfect DS are left ? this one is close...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619098708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6101970, "authorName": "Rick_near_DC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rick_near_dc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pynhead.....have you ever considered putting Euro rear turn signal lights above the rear window?...the ones that are recessed into the chrome trim piece? It would be another way to mess with the purists heads. Great car. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619105191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6101982, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rick_near_DC that was a project i considered for sure. It's a great look and once you escape the purist mindset those sorts of ideas can flourish. The DS is such an inspiring canvas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619105375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6102027, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now THIS is the car I wished I had the cash to buy! The presentation is like few have attained on BaT. This is the way to sell a car. Bonne Chance!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619105821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6102121, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've taken thousands of photos of this beauty ... but if you'd like to see some truly grand pics check out this Autoblog feature shot by Drew Phillips: https://www.autoblog.com/2017/07/24/1969-5-citroen-ds21-drive-review/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKIhK6-LV8-QHvqE-oHPiV_hCTG4a8fjtbCZ8--Uf_rsyS4nD7UNk35dUnCUKg7VOyFQlcSUDsGrWPZFPHP2cZVJYS5g8w7UHZXiPJwxFOmfXTHzzyteXFbWFKha6pbyBkrj1ljlyE1ieBSQNyIBDWBXQ6wT2jCGvctwD4nZE1yj", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619106884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6102356, "authorName": "tzack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tzack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lines of this car have never been improved on. GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1619110286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6102809, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good money so far. This is a great example and I'm out, as I already have nearly 30 D's but none as nice as this for sure.\nIn Europe at a Art Curial Auction in February during Retro this babe would fetch 55K plus!\nThanks for sharing, and congrats in advance to the lucky ol' dog that gets her.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619114540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6102831, "authorName": "ND4SPD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nd4spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a wonderful example. I have the age-old problem of not enough room and cash but a DS21 is on the shorter list. This would be a great car for any collector. The styling was done in the '50s. Look how modern that dash is for 1969. It could have come from 1989. Amazing. Good luck seller and bidders! I wish I was in the fray.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619114646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103086, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty will be selling today. Good luck and thanks everyone for your well wishes! This could be you on your road trip home!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619115967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103104, "authorName": "jfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfm/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by jfm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103122, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 42021, "content": "$42,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103128, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shanes i wish i was selling a DS99,999", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619116213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103135, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Top of the line \"Goddess\"..lovely in every way and hard to believe the seller is parting with it..Hope he fixed the back light! Wish I could bid on this..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619116245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103140, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manpot it'll never burn out again!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619116277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103146, "authorName": "jfm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfm/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by jfm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103150, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pynhead, just one of those funny little quirks I love about BaT. Cars have lots of numbers might as well use them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619116313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103153, "authorName": "Shaheen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaheen/", "bidAmount": 42750, "content": "$42,750 bid placed by Shaheen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103157, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 45021, "content": "$45,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103166, "authorName": "gun1md", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gun1md/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by gun1md", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116376, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103171, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 47021, "content": "$47,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116405, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103175, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 48021, "content": "$48,021 bid placed by CTree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103188, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 50021, "content": "$50,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103191, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 51023, "content": "$51,023 bid placed by CTree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116508, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103192, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CTree, a DS23 lover?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619116531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103196, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 52021, "content": "$52,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103208, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 53021, "content": "$53,021 bid placed by CTree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103213, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 54021, "content": "$54,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103232, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 55021, "content": "$55,021 bid placed by CTree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103243, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 56021, "content": "$56,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103248, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 57021, "content": "$57,021 bid placed by CTree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103253, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the bidder is a Christmas Tree, the present under the branches is getting more expensive.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619116937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103256, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 58021, "content": "$58,021 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103261, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by CTree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619116973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103272, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 62121, "content": "$62,121 bid placed by ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619117074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6103284, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is doing well - how about a bidding war this early in the afternoon, eh?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619117129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103290, "authorName": "Tom_R.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_r.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Careful, @OutOfMYElement, you'll ruin it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619117184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103291, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/22/21 for $62,121 to ShaneS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1619117195, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6103296, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1619117212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103297, "authorName": "lumdor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lumdor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal for both seller and buyer.\r\nHappy Motoring!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619117227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103300, "authorName": "Alibs555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alibs555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @ShaneS", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619117230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103303, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, now it is going to a new home. Win/win.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619117255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103312, "authorName": "ShaneS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shanes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CTree, thank you for the work out ;-) @pynhead, looking forward to this!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619117290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103331, "authorName": "CTree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShaneS Pleasure to help keep the value of French goods high!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1619117384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103343, "authorName": "pynhead (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pynhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ctree @gun1md @shaheen thank you for bidding...wish i could conjure another two to three like Dauphin for you. Thank you everyone for all the support and great comments. @ShaneS i'm thrilled for you and excited Dauphin is heading to a great new owner and home....looking forward to meeting you!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1619117463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6103590, "authorName": "citro123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/citro123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One amazing car. My 1972 DS20 I sold after 3 years of restoration to the Ruler of the UAE and now in his museum. Fun Cars in GA is doing my current one which hopefully will be finish in 2 weeks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619118816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6104213, "authorName": "chapron67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chapron67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @Pynhead and @ShaneS!! \r\n\r\nAnd if anyone is looking for a great spec/ car please have a look at my SM here on BaT. Ends Saturday morning. Thanks! Greg \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-citroen-sm-24/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1619122005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6104379, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well sold", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619122930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6105816, "authorName": "MDW66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdw66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos here are some of the best ever. Photos suit this beautiful car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1619129357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6106256, "authorName": "Nut11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nut11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As it should be. Good price. New owner, do enjoy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1619136259, "type": "comment"}]