Citroen DS for rent?

[Adrian_pt]

Random request but perhaps someone here has contacts ....

 

I'm looking to rent (self-driving) any form of Citroen DS for a day - as a treat for a family member whose favourite car it was but who sadly won't be with us for much longer and would quite enjoy a ride in one. Having scoured the interweb, I can't find a thing (this side of the channel at least). Anyone know of any? NW area ideal but by no means essential. 

 

Cheers!

[gary_davidson]

I've just found this http://www.classiccarclub.co.uk/cars/citroen_ds.asp but you'd have to become a member and it's £2500 for 6 months so I'm guessing that one is out.

 

If it's just for him to be taken for a ride then you might be able to find an owner who would be willing to take him out for a spin in exchange for a charity donation rather than renting - try asking in an owners club forum. You could also try sporting bears http://www.sportingbears.co.uk/ they do a similar sort of thing but raising money for kids charities. not sure if you can guarantee a DS will be at an event though.

[dollywobbler]

Yup, self-driving may be a challenge, especially given quite how extraordinary a DS is to drive. May be worth speaking to a specialist perhaps? 

[Junkman]

I'm confident contacting a DS club would yield some result one could live with.

[barefoot]

I agree, but you'll find folk wary of taking cash, it can invalidate insurance.

[DSdriver]

As I am the only one I know around here who confesses to owning the right sort of material...

Would it be you driving or the family member? It would be a lot easier If I could just take you both out for a run otherwise insurance would have to be considered. Maybe if we can find somewhere off public roads you could have a go.

Saloon or Safari?

You could treat me to lunch and if we were passing a garage and I stopped by the pumps you might unbeknownst to me top up the tank cos I would have to travel up from Kent. If that doesn't count as hire and reward.

[forddeliveryboy]

Nigel Wild in Leeds is the man to speak to, I'd be amazed if you can't find out how to get hold of him using google for a few minutes. Does it have to be a DS, or is the person concerned interested/admiring of all older Citroens? Can sort with a Traction Avant quite easily - as well as being stupidly knowledgeable about older Cits in general.

[Adrian_pt]

Big thanks all. Wd be me driving. DS as opposed to Traction I'm afraid.... Chap concerned has had a vast array of shite over the years - ranging from Dacia 1100 to a brown Chrysler 180 automatic! Will have a chat to Nigel Wild. @DSdriver - huge thanks - will PM you as there might well be an opportunity much closer to Kent! Of course happy to throw banknotes at any insurance issues. I was thinking, if cash payment proves tricky, a major "booze and petrol" combo might do the trick....