A handful of nice plastic auto moulding production pictures I discovered:
1973 Citroen DS23 Pallas
Image by DVS1mn
CITROEN DS23 PALLAS
When in 1955 Citroen released its DS19 ‘Goddess’, media commentators reviewed the vehicle in tones previously reserved for objects arriving from the depths of outer space.
Hydro-pneumatic suspension, assistance systems for the steering, brakes and gearshift lever, and inboard front disc brakes were among the advances pioneered by this extraordinary design.
By 1968 the rest of the globe had begun adopting aspects of Citroen’s radical package nonetheless, Citroen wasn’t finished exploring the variety of quirks it could pack into a medium-sized sedan. One particular new function to perplex the home mechanic was a hyperlink that would swivel headlights in unison with the front wheels.
The car’s capability to traverse rough terrain was proved in 1969 when a Citroen was set to win the first London-Sydney Marathon, only to be taken out in a critical collision with a spectator vehicle. Five years later, the Australian crew of a DS23 got the job done, dominating a 1974 World Cup Rally that sent competitors from South America to Munich by way of the Sahara Desert.
Sustaining a DS is perform for specialist technicians or probably the seriously talented amateur. There is barely area below the bonnet of a Pallas to see engine components, let alone put a spanner on them.
Three-speed automatics were plagued by troubles and stay challenging to keep, so get a 5-speed manual if you can. Overseas values are supplying a large hint that anybody who wants a actually great Pallas demands to act quickly. Be prepared to invest the better element of ,000. Of numerous thousand automobiles sold new in Britain, fewer than 300 are known to survive and numbers in Australia will be far slimmer.
TRAPS AND Ideas
Packing a mass of electro/mechanical/hydraulic bits plus the total drivetrain into a tiny space ahead of the firewall didn’t assist Citroen’s reputation for reliability.
Maintaining your Citroen cool is crucial to engine longevity and that can be costly. A single spare components web site was quoting genuine but renovated radiators at a lot more than 00. Replacing the coolant hoses with a set of genuine items will cost a lot more than .
Citroen club internet sites of late have carried requests for help in locating a competent trimmer for DS models. This suggests that discovering someone to repair a car with worn seats and compromised head-lining has turn into challenging.
FROM THE WHEELS ARCHIVES
Words: Paul Blank – January, 2005
The DS was spectacularly bold, wrote Paul Blank…
When the time came to replace the Traction Avant, the resulting auto could be expected to be absolutely remarkable – and it was.
The new auto, launched at the Paris Salon in 1955, was referred to as DS, which, when pronounced in French, is "Day-ess", which translates to Goddess. At the Paris Salon an amazing quantity of orders have been taken for the new vehicle – some 12,000 people signing on the dotted line.
In 1955 Australians had been purchasing new FJ Holdens and the Morris Minor was considered a modern day little vehicle in England. The DS may as well have been a spaceship in comparison. It certainly looked like
absolutely nothing else.
The automobile floated along at any speed. Famously, the DS featured Hydropneumatic suspension. It had the cars sitting on suspension units which have been steel spheres in location of classic springs and shock absorbers. The ride in a DS has to be knowledgeable to be believed. Even if a tyre blew, the car would compensate.
One more DS feature was the use of disc brakes. It was Citroen which very first fitted them to a mass-production vehicle.
Inside, the DS was as spectacularly bold as the rest of the auto. In an era of flat tin or wood dashboards, Citroen used the largest single piece of moulded plastic in the world. The DS in not a complex automobile just quite various.
You know the car’s prepared when very first the back, then the front of the automobile lift up to standard ride height. To modify gear, you lift off, switch to the next gear and accelerate away again. Then you have to discover about the brakes. Exactly where you may count on a brake pedal, there’s a black rubber mushroom. It operates like a valve operating by the "the tougher you push, the far more you stop" method, with virtually no pedal travel offered.
The DS isn’t a sports car it is a genuine Grand Tourer and, treated as such, offers a magical expertise.
SPECIFICATIONS
Citroen DS23 Pallas
Quantity constructed: 582,593 (All ID/DS 1968-75)
Body: All-steel, integrated physique/chassis four-door sedan and station wagon
Engine: 2347cc inline four-cylinder, OHV, 8v, fuel injection
Power & torque: 105kW @ 5500rpm, 200Nm @ 4000rpm
Performance: -97km/h 10.2sec -400m 17.3sec
Transmission: 3-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
Suspension: Independent with wishbones, pneumatic struts and anti-roll bar (f) Independent with trailing arms, pneumatic struts and anti-roll bar (r)
Brakes: Discs, power-assisted
Tyres: 185HR15 radial
Value range: 00-,000
Contact: Citroen Clubs in a variety of states,
www.ds23.co.nz/
Click right here for more automobile pictures at my Flickr web site.
1973 Citroen DS23 Pallas
Image by DVS1mn
CITROEN DS23 PALLAS
When in 1955 Citroen released its DS19 ‘Goddess’, media commentators reviewed the vehicle in tones previously reserved for objects arriving from the depths of outer space.
Hydro-pneumatic suspension, help systems for the steering, brakes and gearshift lever, and inboard front disc brakes were amongst the advances pioneered by this extraordinary design and style.
By 1968 the rest of the planet had begun adopting elements of Citroen’s radical package nevertheless, Citroen wasn’t completed exploring the range of quirks it could pack into a medium-sized sedan. One new feature to perplex the residence mechanic was a link that would swivel headlights in unison with the front wheels.
The car’s potential to traverse rough terrain was proved in 1969 when a Citroen was set to win the very first London-Sydney Marathon, only to be taken out in a significant collision with a spectator car. Five years later, the Australian crew of a DS23 got the job done, dominating a 1974 Planet Cup Rally that sent competitors from South America to Munich by way of the Sahara Desert.
Maintaining a DS is perform for specialist technicians or maybe the seriously talented amateur. There is barely area beneath the bonnet of a Pallas to see engine elements, let alone place a spanner on them.
3-speed automatics were plagued by issues and remain difficult to preserve, so get a 5-speed manual if you can. Overseas values are offering a huge hint that any individual who wants a really excellent Pallas needs to act quickly. Be prepared to invest the far better part of ,000. Of many thousand automobiles sold new in Britain, fewer than 300 are identified to survive and numbers in Australia will be far slimmer.
TRAPS AND Suggestions
Packing a mass of electro/mechanical/hydraulic bits plus the complete drivetrain into a small space ahead of the firewall didn’t aid Citroen’s reputation for reliability.
Keeping your Citroen cool is vital to engine longevity and that can be pricey. A single spare components website was quoting authentic but renovated radiators at a lot more than 00. Replacing the coolant hoses with a set of genuine products will cost a lot more than .
Citroen club web sites of late have carried requests for assist in locating a competent trimmer for DS models. This suggests that finding a person to repair a car with worn seats and compromised head-lining has turn into challenging.
FROM THE WHEELS ARCHIVES
Words: Paul Blank – January, 2005
The DS was spectacularly bold, wrote Paul Blank…
When the time came to replace the Traction Avant, the resulting automobile could be expected to be absolutely remarkable – and it was.
The new auto, launched at the Paris Salon in 1955, was named DS, which, when pronounced in French, is "Day-ess", which translates to Goddess. At the Paris Salon an wonderful number of orders have been taken for the new automobile – some 12,000 men and women signing on the dotted line.
In 1955 Australians have been purchasing new FJ Holdens and the Morris Minor was regarded a modern day small auto in England. The DS may as well have been a spaceship in comparison. It certainly looked like
nothing else.
The auto floated along at any speed. Famously, the DS featured Hydropneumatic suspension. It had the vehicles sitting on suspension units which were steel spheres in spot of standard springs and shock absorbers. The ride in a DS has to be knowledgeable to be believed. Even if a tyre blew, the auto would compensate.
Yet another DS feature was the use of disc brakes. It was Citroen which initial fitted them to a mass-production automobile.
Inside, the DS was as spectacularly bold as the rest of the car. In an era of flat tin or wood dashboards, Citroen used the greatest single piece of moulded plastic in the planet. The DS in not a complicated auto just really diverse.
You know the car’s ready when 1st the back, then the front of the car lift up to typical ride height. To change gear, you lift off, switch to the subsequent gear and accelerate away once again. Then you have to understand about the brakes. Exactly where you may count on a brake pedal, there’s a black rubber mushroom. It works like a valve operating by the "the tougher you push, the much more you stop" program, with virtually no pedal travel accessible.
The DS is not a sports automobile it is a actual Grand Tourer and, treated as such, gives a magical knowledge.
SPECIFICATIONS
Citroen DS23 Pallas
Number built: 582,593 (All ID/DS 1968-75)
Physique: All-steel, integrated body/chassis four-door sedan and station wagon
Engine: 2347cc inline 4-cylinder, OHV, 8v, fuel injection
Power & torque: 105kW @ 5500rpm, 200Nm @ 4000rpm
Functionality: -97km/h 10.2sec -400m 17.3sec
Transmission: 3-speed automatic, 5-speed manual
Suspension: Independent with wishbones, pneumatic struts and anti-roll bar (f) Independent with trailing arms, pneumatic struts and anti-roll bar (r)
Brakes: Discs, energy-assisted
Tyres: 185HR15 radial
Value range: 00-,000
Contact: Citroen Clubs in different states,
www.ds23.co.nz/
Click right here for far more auto photos at my Flickr site.