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Citroen DS #233 Rally Blue Solido 1:18

Citroen DS #233 Rally Blue Solido 1:18 8034 Diecast
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Solido's 1:18 diecast Citroen DS #233 rally car in Blue reproduces the hydropneumatic saloon that proved surprisingly capable on rough rally roads. Diecast construction gives period-correct heft to a shape better known for boulevard elegance than motorsport.
Citroen DS #233 Rally Blue Solido 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Citroen
Model Manufacturer
Solido
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
8034
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About the Citroen DS #233 Rally Blue Solido 1:18

TL;DR: Solido's 1:18 diecast Citroen DS #233 rally car in Blue reproduces the DS's competition form from the early 1960s. Its self-levelling suspension gave the DS genuine gravel-stage advantage, making this a distinctive addition for collectors of unconventional Monte Carlo Rally era entries.

A car better known for gliding along Parisian boulevards on its hydropneumatic suspension turned out to have a genuine edge on rough rally roads too, and this DS reproduces that less obvious side of its reputation.

Diecast Weight Suited to a Rally Subject

The DS's long, low, aerodynamic body gives Solido's diecast construction a genuinely distinctive shape to work with, quite unlike the boxier saloons that dominate most 1960s rally line-ups. Zinc alloy construction gives the model real substance in hand, and the opening doors reveal a cabin trimmed to reflect the period without chasing the fine detail a resin build would carry. Blue paint sits over the rally number 233 and supporting graphics cleanly, and the panel gaps typical of Solido's diecast era show around the doors and bonnet, an honest reflection of the tooling of its time rather than a flaw to apologise for. The DS's distinctive covered rear wheel arches and sweeping roofline still read clearly at this scale.

Why the DS Worked as a Rally Car

Citroen's hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension, designed for ride comfort on ordinary roads, turned out to give the DS real composure over broken and uneven surfaces, and the car achieved genuine competitive results in rallying through the early 1960s, including strong showings at the Monte Carlo Rally, a result few expected from a car built primarily for comfort. This model captures that unlikely competitive chapter rather than the DS's more familiar civilian image. For a collector building a 1960s rally theme, it offers something genuinely different from the usual small, boxy homologation specials, proof that unconventional engineering could compete on its own terms.

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