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karlosdeville · 24th July 2007, 20:22

On a recent visit to Hyderabad, I was fortunate to meet one Mr. Rao and snoop around his collection. Since it was a whirlwind tour, heres a few pics that I could get.

Pride of place goes to a 71 Citroen DS. Launched in the 50s, the DS was a reasonably succesful car sold way ahead of its time. It created a storm when launched, in the form of a mock up put on display at the paris motor show. The wheel wells were enclosed to enhance the streamlined shape penned by Flaminio Bertoni.

Lovingly restored over some time, the car has all of its unique features intact, including hydro pnuematic suspension, semi auto gearbox and fuel injection systems in working condition. She really does move like a yaught, gently sailing over the kuccha roads we drove on.

These pics are with the car fully raised.

Here the car is fully lowered. Note how close the car is to the ground.

The trademark single spoke steering wheel, and brake "button", not pedal.

More to follow.

24th July 2007, 20:22	#1 (permalink)
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 3,726	Hyderabad Collection-2 On a recent visit to Hyderabad, I was fortunate to meet one Mr. Rao and snoop around his collection. Since it was a whirlwind tour, heres a few pics that I could get. Pride of place goes to a 71 Citroen DS. Launched in the 50s, the DS was a reasonably succesful car sold way ahead of its time. It created a storm when launched, in the form of a mock up put on display at the paris motor show. The wheel wells were enclosed to enhance the streamlined shape penned by Flaminio Bertoni. Lovingly restored over some time, the car has all of its unique features intact, including hydro pnuematic suspension, semi auto gearbox and fuel injection systems in working condition. She really does move like a yaught, gently sailing over the kuccha roads we drove on. These pics are with the car fully raised. Here the car is fully lowered. Note how close the car is to the ground. The trademark single spoke steering wheel, and brake "button", not pedal. More to follow. __________________ ( O \ \| / O )