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Citroën DS

1955–1975

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  • Lowest price

    $21,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $30,250

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    $326,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

Citroën DS

Based on 4 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

$30,250

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$15,841

-48%

5-Year Forecast

$13,050

-57%

Estimates based on 4 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1972

    +$41,681+138%

    7 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Citroën DS in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $30,250, having fallen 25% over the past year. This sharp decline signals underlying weakness in buyer appetite for the model, and the SELL signal reflects caution about near-term momentum.

The Australian DS market is thinly traded, with only four sales tracked over the past twelve months. This sparse liquidity makes pricing vulnerable to outliers and creates difficulty for buyers seeking typical examples or for sellers needing quick exits.

Classified as an appreciating classic with moderate desirability, the DS remains a collectible marque with enduring design credibility. However, the narrow transaction flow suggests that while the model retains collector interest, local demand is restrained.

The base-case projection points to further pressure, with values expected to decline to approximately AUD $15,841 within three years—a 47.6% drop from current levels. Over five years, the median may compress to AUD $13,050, representing a cumulative loss of 56.9% from today's asking prices.

The combination of recent depreciation, thin liquidity, and weak forward projections suggests the current market lacks conviction. Those considering entry should wait for stabilization; current holders face a deteriorating backdrop.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$30,250
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$102,125
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$21,500 – $326,500
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • $29,250

    Collecting Cars · 16 Apr 2025

  • $31,250

    Collecting Cars · 4 Jun 2024

  • $326,500

    Collecting Cars · 9 Feb 2024

  • $21,500

    Collecting Cars · 25 Nov 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.