ID & DS
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.
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.