1973 Citroën D Special | Reading, Berkshire

A 1973 Citroën D Special, the simpler entry model in the D-series saloon range. It keeps the family's hydropneumatic suspension beneath the four-headlamp nose. That system gives a soft, level ride, lets the body rise and settle, and offers five ride heights. This car is finished in blue with a red interior, a bold pairing for such long, smooth bodywork. Its condition is excellent, and the cabin seats four. Open a door and the red seats give a camera a strong splash of colour against the blue. Period film and TV work gets a convincing 1970s French saloon, and the body lifting as the engine starts gives a director a moment to shoot. Photography and fashion shoots can play blue against red, and French-themed or 1970s events have a car that suits the setting. Weddings and personal hires benefit from the same soft ride. The car is based in Reading, Berkshire.