In 2014, CX expert Michael Buurma and Thijs van der Zanden of Citrovisie decided to create a unique CX-book. This book has now become the standard work in the CX field. However, the call for an English language version remained so strong that author Michael Buurma and publisher Thijs van der Zanden joined forces with translator and Citroën expert Julian Marsh. The result of their collaboration can now be ordered.
In an almost encyclopaedic manner the creation and evolution of the Citroën CX is discussed in this book by model year, by type and down to the smallest detail. This also includes the models that never got beyond the drawing board: a five-door CX, numerous never realised interior designs, a CX GTi with a diesel engine… The book is amply illustrated with hundreds of images and is an indispensable reference for the real Citroën lover. The foreword was written by Pierre Leclercq, head of Citroën’s design studio.
In an almost encyclopaedic manner, and with great attention to detail, the creation and evolution of the Citroën CX is discussed by model year, by type and down to the smallest detail. This also includes the models that never got beyond the drawing board: a five-door CX, numerous never realised interior designs, a CX GTi with a diesel engine and an extended CX Pallas, to name but a few?
Overviews with technical data, chassis numbers, body colours plus sales figures complete the picture. The book is amply illustrated with hundreds of images, most of which have never been published before. This makes "De originele Citroën CX" an indispensable reference for the real Citroën lover.
This book also exists in French and English.
When the CX was introduced in 1974, it caused major financial problems for Citroën before eventually becoming a success – just like the Traction Avant forty years earlier. In 1934, tyre manufacturer (and major creditor) Michelin had to come to the rescue and help Citroën; forty years later it was competitor Peugeot who took over Citroën and formed the PSA group. Again forty years later, in 2014, CX experts Michael Buurma and Thijs van der Zanden of Citrovisie joined forces to create a unique CX-book. In an almost encyclopaedic manner, and with great attention to detail, the creation and evolution of the Citroën CX is discussed by model year, by type and down to the smallest detail. This also includes the models that never got beyond the drawing board: a five-door CX, numerous never realised interior designs, a CX GTi with a diesel engine and an extended CX Pallas, to name but a few…
Overviews with technical data, chassis numbers, body colours plus sales figures complete the picture. The book is amply illustrated with hundreds of images, most of which have never been published before. This makes ” La véritable histoire de la Citroën CX” an indispensable reference for the real Citroën lover..
This book also exists in Dutch and English.
This book describes the history of the compact Citroëns that appeared between 1975 and 1985: the LN, LNA, Visa, Oltcit, Axel and the C15, a van model which was derived from the Visa. The development of these cars coincided with a period of crisis in the history of Citroën. Erroneous strategic decisions, financial problems, the oil crisis, the takeover by Peugeot, the search for a new identity…
Using many previously unpublished photographs and facts, author Thijs van der Zanden explains how Citroën tried to develop a new compact model in these circumstances. There is much attention to the history, context and backgrounds, but also the exact evolution by type and reviews of upholstery, exterior colours, production figures and technical details are thoroughly covered. This book is an indispensable reference work for anyone who wants to know everything about a so far underexposed period in Citroën history.
On October 6, 1955, the Citroën DS19 was introduced in Paris. More than 21 years after the introduction of the Traction Avant, another groundbreaking but not yet production-ready Citroën appeared. History repeated itself...
Once production started, the DS quickly became an integral part of the street scene, and remained so even long after the last example rolled off the assembly line after 20 years of production.
The DS and the DNA of its Divine Design lives on in several generations and fascinates many. This book offers something for everyone: historical information, new and inspiring facts and an abundance of stunning photos from brochures and private collections. The contents will amaze even the ultimate DS connoisseur.
Until the 1960s, Citroën's biggest factory stood in the centre of Paris. With a large factory in the heart of a big metropolis, Citroën foresaw logistical problems. An alternative site was found in Aulnay-sous-Bois, a stone's throw from the new Charles de Gaulle airport. Here a huge industrial complex was built that, when it opened in 1973, was the most modern car factory in the world. The last DSs were assembled in Aulnay and, of course, the factory was also the birthplace of the legendary Citroën CX.
In his book, author Julius Goldmann describes the factory in all its facets: the construction and opening, the secrets of the productionlines and all the models that were produced, the strikes, the closure and demolition of the buildings. Memories and anecdotes from former employees and many previously unpublished photos complete the story. A fascinating book about an underexposed part of Citroën's history.
For Citroën, the Oltcit and Axel were a disaster. Even brand new ones broke down, leaked oil, parts broke, were plagued by excessive fuel consumption or even spontaneously caught fire.
Historically, however, the Oltcit and Axel are very interesting. They are the very last models from the Michelin era: the last designs without the influence of Peugeot. Moreover, the Oltcit and Axel have a long and interesting development history, which is not only linked to the takeover of Citroën by Peugeot, but is also full of political intrigue and industrial espionage between East and West.
In this book, author Thijs van der Zanden and translator Axel Bornand describe the history of the Oltcit and the Citroën Axel through numerous facts, funny anecdotes and lots of photos – many never published before. A must for the real enthusiast."
Citroën was late with a mid-range model. The competition had had models in this segment for a long time, but when Citroën presented the GS in August 1970 with its streamlined design, fantastic suspension, avant-garde dashboard and spacious boot, it immediately set a new standard in its class. Admittedly, there were some weaknesses, but despite this, the car represented a particularly well-balanced whole. Citroën rapidly expanded the GS range with an estate car and the practical Service van. The top model was the Birotor, a GS with a Wankel rotary engine. In September 1979, the GS was succeeded by the GSA, a thoroughly modernised car and now with the addition of a long-awaited fifth door. In mid-1986, after sixteen years of successful production, the final GSA left the factory.
With over 1.2 million vehicles produced, the C15 is said to be the most profitable vehicle in Citroën's history. Myth or reality? In any case, this commercial vehicle, which can still be seen regularly on French country roads, enjoyed a long career spanning 22 years. But the C15 is much more than that: it's an automotive icon in the making, following in the footsteps of its ancestor, the 2CV van.
In this book, journalist and Citroën-enthusiast Mathieu Turel not only describes the eventful genesis of this vehicle, but also how it evolved throughout its career. There are overviews of its many versions, including countless little-known facts about this vehicle, which laid the foundations of the modern van.
This book is the winner of the Prix Spécial of the Grand Prix du Livre Automobile.
The cars outlined in the book ‘Reserveblik’ (‘Spare Cans’) may very well have been born under a bad sign. Some are so ingenious that the vast majority of people just couldn’t understand them, others were burdened by major marketing failures or a skewed balance between the various product characteristics. The ‘Elk Merk Waardig’ association has been taking care of these outcasts since 2009 and now has published a book about them on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. It contains a colourful mix of thirty models that probably you would never have thought possible. Browsing through its pages will definitely make you raise your eyebrows though, and as soon as you actually start reading, the astonishment will only increase.
‘Reserveblik’ is divided into short chapters, one per car, which you can easily digest between the soup and the main course. The authors were given carte blanche for the texts and that has resulted in a variety of perspectives. The main ingredients are factual knowledge, trivia , weird facts with a generous dollop of humour. To give these unknown and unsung models the stage they deserve, the book boasts a large number of colourful images. An absolute must-have for those who look for something different from the standard automotive classics with which we are all familiar. ‘Reserveblik’ is guaranteed to make you smile.
In 1922, Paul Malafosse signed his first contract to sell Citroën cars in his garage in Meyrueis, France. At the end of the 1920s, this faithful dealership was the base of the testing programme for the Croisière Jaune’s halftracks. In the 1980s and 1990s this dealer sold so many cars that Citroën achieved the highest market penetration of France in this region.
Through the memories of the grandsons of the founder of the garage, and countless photographs and documents kept by the family over the years, author Matthieu Turel sketches the story of everyday life in a small Citroën garage in the heart of France’s least populated department, the Lozère.
The book offers a great impression of France in the 20th century and outlines the social and societal developments that have radically changed the profession of garage owner over the past hundred years. Highly recommended for every car enthusiast.
Did you know that it is thanks to André Citroën that the Eiffel Tower is still in Paris? What was the connection between Citroën and East Germany? Who remembers the AX Xanthia? Did the designers of Citroën really copy a Pininfarina design? What were the Citroën M35 and C44 cars? Where does the name Pallas actually come from? How can you tell on which day your Citroën was produced? How Queen Elisabeth suffered car trouble in the middle of Paris in a Citroën. The story behind the floating Citroën showroom. Which Citroën can you only buy abroad? Were the Citroëns from the Belgian factory really better than those from France? How Chrysler was inspired by a forty-year-old Citroën 2CV. De Humo, a car owned by the Dutch Citroën importer. The Citroën of Prince Bernhard and Jacques Chirac. Just a random selection of subjects that are dealt with in this second part of Citroën Juice.
After the success of Citroensap part 1, author Thijs van der Zanden once again describes in this second part many remarkable events, forgotten facts and special models from Citroën’s hundred years plus history. Essential reading for anyone looking for an original car book and a must for all Citroën drivers interested in the history of the marque.
After the success of Citroensap part 1 and 2, in this third edition author Thijs van der Zanden tells again about special events, glorious models and funny facts from the rich history of Citroën. This time the focus is on Citroën’s top models: we follow the family tree from the first C6 in the 1920s through to the current Citroën C5X.
Did you know, for example, that a half Citroën C6 can be found in a museum in Paris? Or that André Citroën came up with a premium brand as early as the 1920s? Why are the Citroëns 8, 10 and 15 actually called Rosalie? And what did Porsche develop for the Traction Avant? How did the magazine l’Auto-Journal manage to catch a prototype of the Citroën DS (and why did the police then make the editors take off their shoes)? And where is the thirteenth window of a Citroën XM? Why was the Xantia sold as XM in China? And does there really work a Dutchman at Citroën to design all the rims? Just a selection of subjects in this third part of Citroensap. Great reading material for anyone looking for an original car book and a must for all Citroën drivers interested in the history of their brand.
Time to relax! In this comic book you will find not one, but two stories in which the Citroën GS plays the leading role.
Eva works for an antique dealer and has to transport a valuable package from Paris to Marseille. When she wants to get on the train she notices she is being followed. She runs away and literally bumps into Gilles, who helps her escape in his Citroën GS. An extraordinary chase follows in which all the qualities of the GS come in handy…
To please his colleague, Citroën salesman Marcel buys a lottery ticket from him. He thoughtlessly leaves the ticket in the glove compartment of the Citroën GS, which he delivers to a customer in the afternoon. That evening it turns out that Marcel’s ticket has won the first prize. When he tries to get his ticket back, it turns out that the GS has already changed hands. The beginning of an exciting adventure…
This book also exists in a English version.
Time to relax! In this comic book you will find not one, but two stories in which the Citroën GS plays the leading role.
Eva works for an antique dealer and has to transport a valuable package from Paris to Marseille. When she wants to get on the train she notices she is being followed. She runs away and literally bumps into Gilles, who helps her escape in his Citroën GS. An extraordinary chase follows in which all the qualities of the GS come in handy…
To please his colleague, Citroën salesman Marcel buys a lottery ticket from him. He thoughtlessly leaves the ticket in the glove compartment of the Citroën GS, which he delivers to a customer in the afternoon. That evening it turns out that Marcel’s ticket has won the first prize. When he tries to get his ticket back, it turns out that the GS has already changed hands. The beginning of an exciting adventure…
This book also exists in a French version.
A biography of a garage owner? That must be a very special character! And that is indeed Toon Langelaar. Interested in the Citroën DS from an early age, he enthusiastically began repairing it in his spare time. He also had a certain commercial spirit, which enabled him to find the gap in the market. Add to that a good portion of stubbornness and you find a man who sets his own course and doesn't follow the rules that others impose on him. What all this has led to, can be read in this book.
The relationship between Panhard & Levassor and Citroën lasted a little over twelve years. To be more precise, from April 1955 to September 1967, when the last Panhard 24 rolled off the production line. The Panhard spirit, however, lived on at Citroën: the people and the know-how that came directly from the Avenue d’Ivry benefited the manufacturer on the Quai de Javel.
More than fifty years have now passed and it is time to look at the events objectively. Authors and Panhard connoisseurs Yann Le Lay and Bernard Vermeylen recount the fascinating history of the ‘marriage’ between Panhard and Citroën. A must for everyone who is interested in both brands, and for those who are simply curious about automotive history in general.
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