The Forgotten Citroën Sister: The ID 20 Break
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
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The Citroën ID 20 rides better than your car. Even if you have a brand new Rolls-Royce, this French car born in the 50s has a smoother ride. Not only does it provide a fantastic ride, the hydrogas suspension has adjustable ride heights, self-leveling capabilities, and offers the ability to change a tire without using a jack! And after an assassination attempt was foiled by his DS's ability to handle at speed with two punctured tires, it's no wonder why the former French President Charles de Gaulle vowed to never ride in anything but a Citroën.
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Car Reveal
2:22 - Advertisement
2:40 - Back to the Video
3:15 - Innovations
4:05 - Suspension
5:04 - Engine
7:13 - Reception
8:13 - Electric DS?
9:29 - Wagon
10:08 - Interior Details
10:40 - Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
Back in the '60's or '70's, a Citroen collided with my father's car. After exchanging information, they noticed that the fender of the Citroen had been pushed into its tire. My father was astounded as the guy said, "Not a problem", pushed a button, the car body lifted off the tire and he drove away.
Automotive magic!
My Dad started with Citroëns in 1959 we lived it So California that suspension system allowed him to climb motorcycle trails up the side of mountains. We had 2 of these cars up until the mid 60"s so many stories... nothing like them.. in 72, he bought his last one ,DS 21. Wish I still had it. Took my road test with that one!
Here is the proof that I will happily watch and listen to Donald drive absolutely anything. Thanks.
Always wanted one! Love the DS but I am a sucker for a wagon
We are too!
Thank you! One of the many things I love about your presentation, is the ability and effort to pronounce both Italian and French words/names. As a European I notice and I care. ❤
Citroen wagon. I love all of them. Cool. Never seen this car. Very nice. ❤❤
we met the nicest couple at the councors this year. They brought a beautiful later model gold model.
I love these so much. Someone should remake it exactly.
Very enjoyable video, and informed commentary on this car, Donald. Well done, as always
Thank you for your support! We have many more videos coming out in the future!
These were fabulous cars, it is a crying shame that they only had 4 cylinders.
Well you could comfortably and safely drive those 4 cylinders at 80-100mph at the time that the US had a 55mph speed limit. US cars with their 8 cylinders weren't known for their stability or roadholding.
The goddess indeed!❤
Well done , love you and the history details and reviews.
Glad you like them!
My dream car
i wanted to buy this car back in 1971 but didn't have enough $$$. I still love this car!!
Fantastic job as always, Donald! I remember seeing a Citroën in my childhood and being thoroughly unimpressed. After watching this episode I have a new appreciation for these cars. Thanks you!
Hello from Europe. I know that for most Americans those look like some crazy French cars that break down at every occasion but Donald was right: they are - if maintained properly - VERY reliable, and a good one would in fact be ideal for crossing the US. Capable of cruising all day at 85-90 MPH and superbly comfortable. Shame Citroen did not take export more seriously, it might have been independent today.
Magnifique!
We had many Citroens in Argentina when I was there (82-09), but I never saw the wagon
“Sparkie! She’s a beut”
very informative and enjoying watching. as a car enthusiast I appreciate the DS as I admire driving it on a daily basis. the SM is the next chapter in the DS bloodline. Maybe you may confirm or not another wonderful video about the DS or SM perhaps?
Agreed ! An electric conversion would be fantastic !
A wagon! Never seen a wagon before! Coolest car ever....
I’d join you on the trip to Alaska in a ds 👍
I hope to ride in a DS once before I die. Maybe a SM in heaven
If you die and go to heaven . You'll never know the difference ! Simply fabulous !
Let me cry a little son. There was a little time and space where we the French used to build quirky, innovative, beautiful, aesthetically elegant, functional and affordable cars.
In my opinion it would’ve been better to sell the Eiffel Tower and save Citroen rather than sold this innovative and daring car company to Michelin /Peugeot.
Has Donald checked in yet? Where would he go? Alaska! Without Jay never.
I had a ride to school once around 1965 in one and it was to me like a floating spaceship. My impression at the time. Cheers all. 🇨🇦
Donald ! Forgot to mention the inner lights that swivelled with the steering ! Believe me , they were so handy when driving home late at night on the foggy and twisty coast road from Torquay to Shaldon . Those who know will fully appreciate my comment ! Thanks Donald .
I think those were optional.
Beautiful and uniquely French.
Indeed!
I wonder if the car was from some leftover stock. From 1972 on the door handles are flush with the body (lift-up type) instead of the older push-button handles of this car.
At least that's what I thought?
The guy at Coldwar Motors drove his from Alberta to the west coast a while back. Pretty obviously enjoyed it.
It still his too nice to be a daily driver also he has an SM and a poodle and a Frazier but I digress...
Sounds like he has a "type"!
Well done Donald . A car built in Europe for the European market but somehow managed to escape to the USA . With that power unit it was never going to make it but your idea of EV is electrifying !! Having had the priviledge of owning a DS 21 Super 5 in the 1970's l can give equal applause of it's incredible road manners and armchair comfort . I can also appreciate it's lack of "Va Va Voom " 😂 A car l was loath to own , by default , but one of the greatest cars l had the priviledge to be the caretaker of . Thanks Donald ...........and P.S. your mastery of the column shift is impeccable ! Was your 's 4 spesd or 5 like mine .
Electric cars are useless toys.
Well, nice to see the car featured, but this is not a 1972 model. The dash is the second dash (there were 3 versions), there are no headrests which came on the later cars, and by 1972 the engine would have been 2.1l, not 2. As a very long-time Citroën owner so much is missed. Just one safety point is made when there are so many advances such as crumple zones, submarining engine and more. Materials were also very advanced, a 4 door passenger car with an aluminium hood? Holy smokes! The roof of the sedan was fiberglass! Front disc brakes in 1955, mounted inboard to reduce unsprung weight. I could go on, but these things about the car are understandable by most viewers and IMO should have been mentioned.
You needed another DS to video the trip, so much shaking of the camera! And where were the rough roads? Show off that fabulous suspension! Additionally, the adjustment of the suspension is not to compensate for loads, just put your load (up to 3/4 ton) in the car and start the engine, it will rise to the correct ride height automagically. That's the key to the suspension, constant ride height at all times, and perfect distribution of rear brake force based on the load.
Again, nice to see a museum director talk in glowing terms about the DS/ID, but why not be more informative? Very nice example BTW, but not a '72. And not a US model, the headlights are not US type, but preferred, so I expect this was recently imported from Europe. One thing that gives it away is the lack of side reflectors, that's a USA market thing that also made itself know in Canada.
The most funkiest steering wheel imaginable! Add 4 speed on the column never mind the Hydro pneumatic suspension!!!!
Should have shown a car with the citromatic, that's a far more exotic gearshift setup.
I prefer the design of the id to the ds. Unpopular opinion. I saw my first id just last year.
once and often wanted a classic like this or many others but unless you live in an area of light traffic really not usable. .people drive so aggressively these days.
2:22 Speaking of aliens...
😂😂😂 Yeah, they just popped in out of nowhere, didn't they?
Am wondering why it was called “break.” Was this referring to “brake” as in “shooting brake?” Also, as usual, impeccable tailoring.
Citroën uses the word 'break' instead of 'brake' because it refers to the French term 'break de chasse,' which directly translates to 'hunting station wagon' or colloquially 'shooting brake.'
Why don't they just say "Station Wagon"?
Terminology developed simultaneously in different parts of the world. Station wagon was originally a horse-drawn wagon which ferried railroad passengers and their luggage. The name continued when similar bodies were grafted onto automobile chassis. In England they called it an estate car, or if for taking your dogs out to go bird hunting, a shooting brake. Different terms for similar concepts.
@@michaelbenardo5695they do..... in French.
Too bad Citroen didn't offer US-bound cars with the Ford V8. Would have been vastly better than the sewing-machine 4 that they were stuck with.
No self-cancelling turn signals.....??...😂😂
Those came the following year... kidding, but wouldn't that be cool? Might be a cool feature for a restomodded ID!
Sure, they’re self cancelling. You cancel them yourself. Ha!
Citroën had loads of cars with non self canceling turn signals. Especially with the PRN satellite controls on the CX, early BX models, Early Visa Models and the GSA. Citroën stated that it's the Drivers responsibility. The PRN controls were very unique and typically Citroën, grouping the controls for the lights, wipers and turn signals in satellite pods around the steering wheel in easy reach for the driver. PNR stood for pluie (rain), route (road) and nuite (night)
@@jennydonne8946 As a young driver, I accumulated experience on my parents CX, and I was really annoyed when I switched to other cars, as many self-cancelling turn signals weren't working as good as today (cancelling way to early, or not cancelling at all if not forcing a lot the turn).