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  1. 10-13-2009, 11:39 PM #1
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    Default Know you old school French cars?

    can you tell me what it is? im not sure, i have a bet i cant figure out what it is. +reps for the right answer.
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    pretty sure i know its a Citroën DS. someone back me up please.
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    2nd gen DS
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    uh Citroen DS...38,000 were sold in the US.
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    The Citroen DS...one of the most beautiful cars ever built and also wayyyyy ahead of its time when it was released.

    Didn't know that many were sold here. I've seen a 2CV once or twice...and I saw a DS in Vancouver. Never seen on in the states though.
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    1972 citroen ds
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    Quote Originally Posted by titoeg16psi View Post
    1972 citroen ds
    How on earth did you figure out 1972?!
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    very obvious.. i wish i was first.. They used this in one of my favorite movies ever with Eric Bana.. anyone know it?>
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    Quote Originally Posted by DUBSf22c View Post
    very obvious.. i wish i was first.. They used this in one of my favorite movies ever with Eric Bana.. anyone know it?>
    Munich, Steven Spielberg.
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    dammit speedminded!! i didnt read yo post beat me to it lol
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    Yea those things had electronic suspension that would raise the car up and down as you got in and out. Cool car. Like a Starship.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glides View Post
    Yea those things had electronic suspension that would raise the car up and down as you got in and out. Cool car. Like a Starship.
    watch the video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW-4hWtWA6Q

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glides View Post
    Yea those things had electronic suspension that would raise the car up and down as you got in and out. Cool car. Like a Starship.
    hydropneumatic, not really electronic...just air and oil with a switch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded View Post
    hydropneumatic, not really electronic...just air and oil with a switch.
    called hydrogas as well.
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    Well there are 2 of these at a shop called "Mike the Mechanic" off of toonigh road in canton. One looks to be in excellent shape but never driven. Always wondered what the hell it was. thanks lol
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    There are a couple at the Lane Auto Museum in Nashville as well. The owner has a thing for European cars, especially French ones.

    I've only seen one on the road in France though. Not sure if they didn't hold up that well over the years or if people just don't like them.
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