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Citroen DS 23 Pallas Orient Blue Norev 1:18

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Citroen DS 23 Pallas Orient Blue Norev 1:18 181723 Diecast
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Norev's 1:18 diecast Citroen DS 23 Pallas arrives in Orient Blue, reproducing the flagship trim of France's most innovative postwar sedan from 1974. Doors and hood open for cabin and engine detail. A design-history piece for collectors drawn to the DS's hydropneumatic suspension and sculpted body.
Citroen DS 23 Pallas Orient Blue Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Brand
Citroen
Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
181723
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About the Citroen DS 23 Pallas Orient Blue Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Citroen DS 23 Pallas in Orient Blue reproduces the 1974 flagship sedan, doors and hood opening onto period cabin detail. A design landmark for collectors who value the DS's radical engineering as much as its sculpted shape.

The DS shocked the automotive world at its 1955 launch, and by 1974 the Pallas-trimmed 23 represented the model's mature, most fully realized form.

Diecast Craftsmanship on a Sculpted Shape

This DS is cast in zinc-alloy diecast, and the model's weight underscores just how substantial the real car's presence was on the road. The doors and hood open, showing off a Pallas-spec cabin with the upgraded trim level the name signified, along with an engine bay laid out to period accuracy. The DS's flowing, low-drag bodywork gives diecast tooling a genuine test, and Norev's panel work here holds the model's signature curves without visible flat spots or awkward seams, a testament to how well the sculpted shape translates to 1:18 scale. The Orient Blue paint sits with real depth, complementing the DS's already dramatic silhouette.

The DS's Design and Engineering Legacy

The Citroen DS introduced hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension to a mainstream production car, along with disc brakes and a design language that looked decades ahead of its 1955 competitors. By the time the 23 Pallas arrived in the early 1970s, the DS had become a symbol of French engineering ambition, chosen by heads of state and celebrated designers alike for its combination of comfort and visual drama. The Pallas trim added luxury appointments on top of an already technically remarkable platform, making this variant the DS at its most complete.

A Design Icon for a Classic Shelf

This DS anchors a collection built around design-forward European classics or a dedicated Citroen lineup, and its opening panels invite the kind of close inspection a car this technically significant deserves. Displayed alongside the earlier standard DS or the later CX that inherited some of its philosophy, it tells a clear story of French automotive ambition across two decades. Its distinctive shape alone makes it a strong standalone centerpiece even without supporting context.

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