DS Automobiles celebrates 70 years of the iconic DS at Rétromobile 2025 with a special exhibition featuring historic models and the debut of the new DS N°8 in France.

DS Automobiles Marks 70 Years of Innovation at Rétromobile 2025

DS Automobiles celebrates 70 years of the iconic DS at Rétromobile 2025 with a special exhibition featuring historic models and the debut of the new DS N°8 in France.

DS Automobiles Celebrates 70 Years of the Iconic DS at Retromobile 2025

DS Automobiles will mark the 70th anniversary of the legendary DS at Retromobile 2025, showcasing rare and historic models in a dedicated exhibition titled “The DS, a Work of Art for 70 Years.” Visitors will get an exclusive look at twelve DS models, including a completely original 1969 DS 21 Pallas and the brand-new DS N°8, making its first appearance in France.

A Legacy of Innovation and Elegance

First unveiled in 1955, the DS was a revolution in automotive design, with hydropneumatic suspension, advanced aerodynamics, and an unmistakable silhouette.

Its legacy includes serving as a presidential car, making history in General de Gaulle’s 1962 escape, and earning a place in the MoMA collection. The DS has also been a cinematic icon, featuring in films like Fantomas Unleashed (1965) and Back to the Future Part II (1989).

The DS Balloons – A Unique Display

A standout exhibit will be the DS Balloons, a 1959 concept by Citroën’s advertising director Claude Puech, where a DS 19 appears to float on four oversized spheres, symbolizing its hydropneumatic suspension. Recreated by GARAC, this visionary display will be at the heart of the exhibition and features on the Retromobile 2025 poster.

Twelve Historic Models on Display

Among the eleven vintage DS models at the exhibition:

1956 DS 19 (Spring Green)
1961 DS 19 Convertible (Metallic Grey)
1972 DS 21 Prestige (ex-Michel Debré, Black)
1975 DS 23 Pallas (Scarab Brown)
1968 DS 21 Wooden Model
1969 DS 21 Pallas (Crystal Pearl Livery)
1960 ID 19 (Pacific Blue)
1962 DS 19 Totem Pole (Paris Motor Show Model)

Unveiling the DS N°8

In a symbolic face-off, the new DS N°8 and the 1969 DS 21 Pallas will stand together at the exhibition entrance. The DS N°8 features a Crystal Pearl exterior, extended bi-tone black roof and bonnet, and a luxurious Alezan Brown Nappa leather interior—a nod to DS’s enduring commitment to French craftsmanship and elegance.

Other Must-See Attractions

A 1972 DS 21 Prototype with a Maserati engine
The 1975 DS Estate (Delta Blue)
A faired-in DS 21 (1968) displayed as an art piece
A modern DS sculpture by Frédéric Girard

DS Automobiles: A Bridge Between Past and Present

By unveiling the DS N°8 alongside these timeless classics, DS Automobiles celebrates its heritage while looking ahead to the future of French automotive luxury.