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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 pairs Purple with Champagne, a two-tone scheme suited to the DS's smooth, aerodynamic bodywork. The 1955 sedan changed automotive design overnight, and the larger 1:12 scale gives that shape genuine shelf presence.
Citroen DS19 Purple & Champagne Norev 1:12
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Brand
Citroen
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: Norev's 1:12 diecast Citroen DS19 reproduces the 1955 sedan in Purple and Champagne two-tone, capturing the smooth, low-drag bodywork that made the DS a design sensation at its Paris debut. The larger scale suits a car whose entire reputation rests on its shape.

Few production sedans have changed public expectations of what a car could look like the way the DS did in 1955, and a 1:12 diecast is a fitting size to let that shape dominate a shelf.

Scale and Construction of Norev's DS19

At 1:12, the DS19 translates to a model well over 40 centimeters long, a size that turns the car's long, tapering rear deck and shark-nose front into a genuine centerpiece rather than a shelf companion. The Purple and Champagne combination splits the body horizontally, a treatment common on DS models of the period that emphasizes the low beltline and smooth flanks the design was known for. Zinc alloy construction at this scale allows for crisper detailing around the DS's distinctive single-spoke steering wheel and covered rear wheel arches than a smaller casting could manage, and opening doors reveal a cabin large enough to show genuine upholstery texture rather than a simplified block.

The DS19's Design Impact

When Citroen unveiled the DS at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, its aerodynamic shape and hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension were unlike anything else on the market, and the car reportedly generated an overwhelming number of orders within the show's first day, a detail widely repeated in period accounts of the launch. The DS19 was the model's mainstream engine variant, positioned to bring that futuristic design and ride quality to a broader buying public than a low-volume specialty car could reach. Its influence on automotive aerodynamics and self-leveling suspension technology extended well beyond Citroen's own later models.

A Centerpiece for a Vintage Display

Given its size and design significance, this piece works best as a standalone anchor rather than one of many similar cars on a crowded shelf, where its shape can be appreciated from multiple angles. Rotate its position occasionally if displayed near a window, since sustained one-sided light exposure fades painted surfaces unevenly over time. For collectors focused on 1950s design landmarks or French marque history, a large-scale DS19 offers a rare chance to study proportions that a smaller diecast would compress past the point of appreciation.

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