We bought a 1961 Citroen DS Station Wagon! Another classic car for us to restore!

[@RevN3]

I dig this. I know exactly where you got it from. I'm very much looking forward to watching the restoration!

[@DrPronghorn]

Awesome! I'm interested to hear what you know about this car...

[@RevN3]

@@DrPronghorn Not that much. I'm pretty sure I saw it several times parked on 33rd St.when I drove by though and I wondered if it was going to get restored

[@Rl469]

The Breaks were more ID19 than DS. Your dash is definitely ID19. Stalk on right is lights. Turn it to switch on the lights. Turn signals do not cancel automatically: pull lever toward you to cancel. Good luck!

[@DrPronghorn]

That's great to know, thank you! We are still in the stage of learning so much about this car, every detail helps!

[@PhoenixRising-nm1he]

A great car! Congratulations! You will be aware by now that everything on the car is close to unique in design, and function. Be aware that structural rust is a major problem with many old DS. It would be wise to make a thorough inspection of the 'longerons', and underneath structure, before committing too much time or money into the car. It might be the case that the basic structure is too far gone to be sensibly salvaged. Check around the rear suspension mounting area. If this is compromised by rust, it is a major (and professional) job to recover. I've done a few restorations on Various DS and ID models. It can be a tough journey, but well worth the time, money and effort at the other end. Good luck.

[@DrPronghorn]

We will look more carefully at these areas, but so far we have seen very little rust on this car

[@chemicalcowpoke307]

Well, This looks pretty fun. I know some folks like the 2CVS. Would be better if everything was in French. 4 on the tree is cool

[@DrPronghorn]

It was the 4 on the tree that sold me...

[@Gazza3501]

Further to my last comment, I have 👍 & subscribed but I think the interior colour is the least important thing you need to think about. There’s a sh*t load of work to do before that needs sorting 😂

[@DrPronghorn]

Fair enough. What would you tackle first? Right now we're having the devil's own time sourcing a muffler! 😬

[@chefjuke1]

I have a wire tracer I can loan you!

[@DrPronghorn]

I've heard about such tools... how does it work?

[@chefjuke1]

It’s two units one that you can hook up at one end of wires and another another end will tell you when you’ve got the correct wires at each end.

[@MrsJenniferJ]

I can't wait to hear what she sounds like when she is not in "tractor mode"

[@DrPronghorn]

Hopefully she's quiet and regal! 🥰

[@Gazza3501]

I don’t think you have any concept of what you are taking on. There is a life-times work there for a DIY’er…….but good luck anyway.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! It will be a journey of learning, and if it takes a lifetime, we'll save a lot on not buying other cars to save! 🤣

[@stuartgoodall225]

It's pronounced ' sit- trin'

[@DrPronghorn]

Interesting! In the US, we seem to use a pronunciation closer to the French, as I'm just pronouncing it the way I hear my friends in the British car club say the name, and my father has always pronounced it that way, too, as far back as I can remember

[@PhoenixRising-nm1he]

@@DrPronghorn It 'should' be pronounced cit-ro-en, as in the French manner. With a slightly guttural sound on the 'ro'.