#ashtraywings

1961 Citroën DS 19,

From September 1959, the DS front wings were fitted with cooling vents for the engine bay, which quickly became known as " ashtray " wings. These deal with heat from the exhaust silencer which built up under the bonnet. This issue was remedied in 1962 which led to the disappearance of these famous 'ashtrays'. Models of this vintage are particularly sought after by collectors such as Richard Romagny who acquired this example in 2020.

© Peter Singhof