1973 Citroën DS 20 F Ambulance ‘Rehaussée’
French coachbuilder Currus transformed standard DS Break wagons into specialized ambulances with raised rooflines known as “Rehaussée.” These modifications provided essential extra headroom for medical applications while maintaining the DS’s distinctive aerodynamic profile. The ambulance configuration featured a 60/40 split rear folding seat specifically designed to accommodate stretchers.
Currus converted these second-period ambulances into seven-seaters by adding an additional bench seat in the rear cargo area, creating versatile emergency vehicles that could transport both patients and medical personnel. The modifications retained all factory bodywork while adding functional height where needed.
Power came from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that provided reliable performance for emergency service demands. The famous hydropneumatic suspension system proved ideal for ambulance duty, delivering exceptionally stable rides that minimized patient discomfort during transport. This innovative suspension technology maintained comfort regardless of load or road surface conditions.
These professionally converted ambulances represented practical applications of DS engineering excellence in emergency medical services throughout France.
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