Why was the 1955 citron DS19 so expensive?

The 1955 DS19 was 65% more expensive than the car it replaced, the Citroën Traction Avant. This affected potential sales in a country still recovering economically from World War II, so a cheaper submodel, the Citroën ID, was introduced in 1957. The ID shared the DS's body but was less powerful and luxurious.

Is Citroen a good car?

Citroën had long been good at suspension: any of its cars could be driven along rutted French farm tracks without breaking eggs. Citroen had long been good at suspension: suitable for driving on bumpy French roads (Les. Ladbury / Alamy)

When did the last citron DS come out?

The last DS came off the production line on 24 April 1975 – with Citroën building up approximately eight months of inventory of the 'break'/'Safari' (estate/station wagon) version of the DS, to continue sales until the autumn of 1975 when the estate/station wagon version of the CX would be introduced.