Citroen cars 1934 to 1986

his handy reference book covers all Citroën’s key models from the 1930s to the 1980s, including the Traction Avant, 2CV and DS. Background information on the design of the cars, detailed technical specifications and production data are provided for each model, all extensively illustrated with full-colour photographs and informative diagrams.

Of all the French car manufacturers, Citroën has the most enthusiastic following. During the half-century covered by this book, it produced the most technologically advanced cars of the time, including the Traction Avant, 2CV, DS and SM. This handy full-colour guide has a chapter devoted to each of these models, together with the Ami, GS, CX, BX and the first models produced under Peugeot’s ownership. UK-built models and car-derived vans are also included.

Chapters provide an introduction to the design and evolution of each model, as well as detailed technical information. Production numbers and dates are given, and there are details of special coachbuilt versions and limited editions. The guide is illustrated in full colour, with recent and archive photographs. Dashboard instrument layouts and gearchange patterns are also shown.

Julian Parish is an experienced professional author and translator who has written on many makes of car, but his first car was a Citroën Dyane. He has lived in France for 25 years and has followed the marque at car shows and museums throughout the country.

• The pictorial history of all Citroën cars from 1934 to 1986
• Extensive full-colour photographs
• Background information on the design of individual models
• Detailed technical information for each model
• Evolution of each model during its career
• Covers special coachbuilt versions and limited editions
• Includes cars built in the UK
• Also features car-derived vans
• Informative dashboard instrument diagrams
• Production numbers and dates