Description
Author: Malcolm Bobbitt, Softbound, 192 Pages, ISBN:9781845842765 - Veloce Classic Reprint Series - Reprinted in April, 2016
In definitive detail the international story of Citroen's iconic DS from launch in 1955 to classic collectable in the new millenium.
Covers DS19 Saloon, ID19 Saloon, ID19 Break (Estate/Station Wagon), DS19 Cabriolet, 1019 Cabriolet, DS21 Saloon, DS21 Cabriolet, ID21 Break, 0S20 Saloon, D Special/D Super Saloons, ID20 Break,
D Super 5 Saloon, D523 Saloon, DS23 Break and the Chapron models.
Includes advice on owning and running a DS today, and details of clubs and specialists.
Over 250 illustrations, mainly in colour.
Features
- Written by a well-known DS owner and aficionado
- Contains much new material
- Work supports many previously unpublished photographs
- A new and different insight into this extraordinary motorcar
- Will appeal to Citroen enthusiasts everywhere
- Describes the DS in detail
- Tells the story of the sought-after Chapron models
- Reveals Citroen's often bizarre publicity material and marketing strategies
- Buying and ownership advice
- Encompasses 50 years of the DS in words and pictures
Description
An in-depth look at Citroen's idiosyncratic DS, for sixty years a design icon and one of the world's most controversial, radical, idiosyncratic and technically advanced motorcars. Re-issued in revised and updated paperback form.
Synopsis
The most radical of Citroën’s idiosyncratic offerings, the DS was sensational when it was introduced in 1955. Twenty years and 1.45 million cars later it was still technically advanced in relation to most other cars. Revolutionary in driving characteristics and comfort, it remains one of the most innovative cars of all time.
In this book Malcolm Bobbitt, a well-known motoring author and DS owner, gives an in-depth guide to the Citroën DS - its history, design and specifications, as well as valuable advice for buyers and owners. This long overdue revised edition contains much new and updated information.
