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Last August 2008, Karl Bohte, a proven DS hunter in India, stumbled upon this "forlorn" DS
in Mumbai. It is said to belong to Jameel, the founder and probably only member of the
Mumbai Citroen Club. He tells the story:
"I travelled to Bombay (now Mumbai) yesterday and visited a garage that specialises in
repairing older vehicles, especially VWs. I was shocked to see this DS standing in a corner,
looking quite forlorn. It belongs to one Mr Jameel, who I have always heard of as being a
Citroen fan. I also saw a Traction Avant and a couple of 2CV vans, also belonging to him. He
is the founder (and also possibly the only member!) of Club Citroen de Bombay."
in Mumbai. It is said to belong to Jameel, the founder and probably only member of the
Mumbai Citroen Club. He tells the story:
"I travelled to Bombay (now Mumbai) yesterday and visited a garage that specialises in
repairing older vehicles, especially VWs. I was shocked to see this DS standing in a corner,
looking quite forlorn. It belongs to one Mr Jameel, who I have always heard of as being a
Citroen fan. I also saw a Traction Avant and a couple of 2CV vans, also belonging to him. He
is the founder (and also possibly the only member!) of Club Citroen de Bombay."
"I am told Jameel drove this particular DS in a Paris Dakar rally years ago. Im also told that
he has had many DS over the years, but this is the only one surviving, having scrapped the
others for want of spares. Im trying to contact him for more details."
Well, Karl, That's a find ! I have my doubts about the participation of a DS to a Paris-Dakar
rallye "a few years ago", but this Mr Jameel is certainly one interesting person. I hope we'll
hear more about him soon !
he has had many DS over the years, but this is the only one surviving, having scrapped the
others for want of spares. Im trying to contact him for more details."
Well, Karl, That's a find ! I have my doubts about the participation of a DS to a Paris-Dakar
rallye "a few years ago", but this Mr Jameel is certainly one interesting person. I hope we'll
hear more about him soon !