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Citroen DS19 Purple & Champagne Norev 1:12

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Citroen DS19 Purple & Champagne Norev 1:12 121579 Diecast
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Norev's 1:12 diecast Citroen DS19 wears Purple over Champagne. The larger scale suits the DS's dramatic, aerodynamic bodywork, one of the most distinctive saloon shapes of the 1950s.
Citroen DS19 Purple & Champagne Norev 1:12
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Specifications
Car Brand
Citroen
Model Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:12
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
121579
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About the Citroen DS19 Purple & Champagne Norev 1:12

TL;DR: This Norev Citroen DS19 is a 1:12 diecast in Purple and Champagne, a scale generous enough to do justice to the DS's futuristic, aerodynamic saloon body. It suits collectors after a striking centrepiece from 1950s France rather than a shelf-filler among smaller cars.

The DS shocked the motoring world on its 1955 launch with styling and engineering that looked decades ahead of anything else on the road.

Why 1:12 Suits the Citroen DS19

At 1:12, the DS's long, low, teardrop profile has room to breathe in a way a smaller scale cannot manage, and the extra size lets the model show the swept curves and narrow track properly. Diecast construction gives it real weight in the hand, and that heft matters more on a large-scale piece like this, since a light model at this size would feel hollow rather than substantial. The two-tone Purple and Champagne combination needs a clean, level division line between colours, typically running along the DS's distinctive waist crease, and that line is worth checking closely before buying. Given the increased footprint, cabinet space is a real consideration; a 1:12 DS takes up noticeably more room than a 1:18 saloon of similar length.

The DS19 as a Design Landmark

Citroen's DS combined aerodynamic styling with hydropneumatic suspension and other engineering firsts, and it remains one of the most studied automotive designs of the twentieth century for good reason. As a scale subject it rewards attention precisely because its shape is so unusual among 1950s saloons, most of which stuck to upright, boxy proportions. A faithful replica of the DS stands out on visual grounds alone, without needing motorsport history to justify its place in a collection.

Displaying a Large-Scale DS19

Given its size and presence, this model works best as a standalone piece or grouped sparingly with other large-scale French classics rather than crowded among smaller diecast. Direct light shows off the DS's curved surfaces well, though prolonged exposure will fade Purple faster than a darker shade would. Handled and displayed with a little care, it makes a strong, singular statement on any shelf.

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