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Citroën DS

1955–1975

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  • Lowest price

    US$32,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$35,000

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    US$176,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Citroën DS

Based on 3 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$35,000

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

US$18,329

-48%

5-Year Forecast

US$15,099

-57%

Estimates based on 3 verified United States sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1972

    +US$48,226+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 US market for Citroën DS examples has softened considerably, with the median asking price now at US$35,000 and down 25% year-over-year. The SELL signal reflects this depreciation trend, though the medium confidence level suggests volatility in a thin market where only three transactions have been tracked over the past 12 months.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint, with no active listings currently and a sparse recent transaction history. This thinness means buyers have limited selection and sellers may face extended holding periods or price reductions to move inventory.

The DS carries a collectibility score of 6 and remains classified as an appreciating classic, though current market behavior contradicts that designation. Moderate desirability and the model's iconic design heritage support its fundamental appeal, but near-term demand appears muted in the US collector market.

Transacted examples averaged 97,400 miles, suggesting most surviving US examples are middle-aged cars rather than barn finds or low-mileage investments. This mileage profile is typical for European classics that have seen regular use rather than preservation-focused ownership.

The three-year projection indicates a base decline to US$18,329, representing a 47.6% drop from current levels, with five-year estimates approaching US$15,100. These downside forecasts reflect both the depreciating status and the broader challenge facing European classics in a US market that has favored American and Japanese collectibles in recent years.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$35,000
  • 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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$81,167
  • Avg Mileage at Sale97,400 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$32,500 – US$176,000
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • US$35,000

    cars-and-bids · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$32,500

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jun 2026

  • US$176,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

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