The Diecast Zone · Model Car Club Since 1997
Diecast Collector Forums
Eight forums, every scale, and thirty years of shop talk — new arrivals, restorations, reviews, and the finds you won’t see posted anywhere else, with the full archive back to 2002 restored and searchable. Free to Register.
8Forums
195,000+Topics
1,276,000+Posts
10,000+Members
1997Research From
Notifications
Clear all
Topic starter
16/08/2026 8:01 pm
From Amazing Classic cars...
1969 Citroen DS-21 Majesty Saloon
Parisian coachbuilder Henri Chapron unveiled his Majesty interpretation at the 1964 Paris Salon de l’Auto to address customers who found even the DS Prestige insufficiently exclusive.
Production spanned just five years, yielding only 27 examples before ending in 1969. This particular car represents one of the final Majesties equipped with Citroën’s directional headlights, distinguishing it from the earlier examples built with fixed round units.
The squared-off roofline sat noticeably higher than the standard DS, creating increased headroom for rear passengers while echoing the angular character of Chapron’s Concorde coupe. Additional chrome sill shields and polished wheel covers completed the formal appearance.
Inside, Havana beige leather in Pullman finish covered the seats and door panels, complemented by thick brown wool carpeting and hand-painted faux burl wood dashboard trim.
Power came from the 133 CI (2.2-liter) four-cylinder producing approximately 115 horsepower, paired with Citroën’s hydraulically actuated four-speed semi-automatic transmission controlled by a dashboard-mounted lever.
Circular Jaeger instrumentation monitored the car’s hydropneumatic suspension and braking systems, while air conditioning provided an added measure of luxury on select examples.
Production of Chapron’s most exclusive DS variant ended when the Lorraine limousine assumed the role of Citroën’s flagship coachbuilt offering.
This topic was modified 2 months ago 2 times by John Bono
John Bono
North Jersey
16/08/2026 8:33 pm
Was this the Charles de Gaulle Presidential limousine?
16/08/2026 9:51 pm
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
17/08/2026 4:10 am
extraordinary car. I have a 1/24 'stock' DS and the more upmarket convertible. After all these years I can still not make up my mind whether I like it or not. Amazing car to sit in, perhaps too comfortable. Heres one for sale in January with no other information. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/31696/lot/138/1966-citroen-ds21-majesty-saloon-chassis-no-4376004/
Heres a video, it does show the car being driven fortunately. Interesting comments from the driver too, especially talking about gear changes etc.
You've 'killed em' again John!
17/08/2026 7:05 am
Luxury personified, design, an acquired taste.
Topic starter
17/08/2026 6:15 pm
Gents, thanks for the pics, videos and replies.
John Bono
North Jersey
Tony Perrone reacted