Citroën DS and ID (1955-1976): Illustrated History Books & Guides

Citroën DS & ID (1955-1975) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Citroën DS and ID models from the years 1955-1975. Describes the Citroën DS19, ID19, ID Safari, Wagon, Connaught GT, DW, DS21, Pallas, Safari Confort 21, 3DS, DS20 and DS21 Pallas Injection 139.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	172 pages, 10.6 x 7.3 x 0.43 in (27 x 18.5 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	350 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1993)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855202252

Citroën DS (Revised and updated edition)

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.
This popular book has now been re-issued in revised and updated paperback form. It tells the story of the most radical of Citroën's idiosyncratic offerings, the DS.
The car 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.

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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.

Features:
- Written by a well-known DS owner and aficionado
- Out of print for years, now reprinted in revised and updated paperback formontains much new material
- Includes many previously unpublished photographs
- 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.

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Author:	Malcolm Bobbitt
Details:	192 pages, 9.7 x 8.25 x 0.59 in (24.5 x 21 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781787111387

Citroën DS : French Design Classic (Car Craft)

Launched in 1955 yet looking like a sci-fi design proposal for a future then undreamed of, Flaminio Bertoni's ellipsoid sculpture with wheels that was the Citroën DS stunned the world. But it was not just the car's aerodynamically advanced body shape (Cd. 0.37) that framed the genius of the DS: hydro pneumatic self-levelling suspension, advanced plastics and synthetics for the construction of the roof and dashboard/fascia, and amazing road holding and cabin comfort were some of this car's highlights.
Only the lack of an advanced new engine was deemed a missed opportunity. In fact Citroën had created a new engine for the car but lacked the resources to produce it in time for 1955.

DS was a major moment in the history of car design, one so advanced that it would take other auto manufacturers years to embrace. Yet DS in its 'aero' design was the precursor to today's low drag cars of curved form.
Manufactured worldwide, used by presidents, leaders, diplomats, farmers and many types of people, the DS redefined Citroën, its engineering and design language, and its brand, for decades to come.

Prone to rust, not the safest car in the world, and always lacking a smoother powerplant, the DS still became an icon of car design. Reshaped with a new nose and faired-in headlamps in 1967, DS remained in production until 1975.

Across its life DS spawned an estate car variant as the 'Safari', a range of limousines, two-door convertibles, and even coach-built coupes and rally specials.
This car was a product design that became an article of social science - it was that famous and it defined a European design movement upon a global stage then packed with 'me too' copyist designs.
The DS or 'Goddess' as it was tagged, was a tear-drop shaped act of French confidence in a world of the regurgitation of the known. Some argue that DS and its effect has never been surpassed.

This book provides innovative access to the design, history, and modelling of the revolutionary DS - one of the true 'greats' of motoring history and, a contemporary classic car of huge popularity.

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Author:	Lance Cole
Details:	64 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 in (29.5 x 21 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2020)
Series:	Car Craft
ISBN:	9781526789853

Original Citroën DS - The Restorer's Guide to all DS and ID models 1955-75 including saloons, estates and convertibles

First published in 1996 and long out of print, this book is now re-released in its original form. It offers unmatched detail and insight into the Citroën DS and ID models made between 1955 and 1975, covering saloons, estates, and convertibles.
The book carefully explains the models' development, production updates, and accurate original specifications, equipment, and finishes. It includes 270 color photos, with 35 cars specially photographed for this edition.

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Author:	John Reynolds with Jan de Lange
Details:	144 pages, 12 x 9.25 x 0.71 in (30.5 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	270 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2019)
Series:	Original Restorer's Guide
ISBN:	9781906133832

La Citroën DS de mon père (2): 1968-1976

Presented in October 1955 at the 42nd Paris Motor Show at the Grand Palais, the DS would hold its place for more than twenty years in the double chevron range, bringing so many new techniques and progress that even today, some of its aspects remain revolutionary.

This book, dedicated to the second generation of DS, from 1968 to 1976, presents the changes to the range: new nose, directional headlights, electrical circuit, DS 20; but also its evolution, year by year, its daily life, its track record in competition, raids and rallies.
A genius of an unrivaled concept, the DS would experience, in the four corners of the world, a thousand and one versions: station wagon, convertible, ambulance, administrative or special bodywork. At the end of the book, a technical study specifies the chronological evolution and all the characteristics of each vintage.

• Richly illustrated, this book traces in detail the history and evolution of the DS19 (with a 1911 cm³ engine) and the DS 21 (2175 cm³).
• This volume of the "La voiture de mon père" collection is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Also deals with manufacturing abroad.
• Contains 200 period photos, often unpublished.

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Author:	Dominique Pagneux
Details:	120 pages, 8.5 x 9 in (21.5 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2015)
Series:	De mon père
ISBN:	9782726883617

Citroën DS : La déesse de l'automobile - Coupé, cabriolet, découvrable

Talking about the DS convertible is only partly evoking the mythology of the DS itself, the myth of the Citroën with the shark nose comes essentially from the original saloon, the one whose style shook up all the codes at the time of its release.
Exhibited for the first time at the Motor Show in 1955, the Citroën DS caused a sensation by revealing all its technological beauty at the time, bringing a revolutionary touch in terms of comfort, safety and design.

This grand tourer stands out with its very attractive lines, amazing comfort via its hydropneumatic suspension and several remarkable innovations such as power steering, the hydraulically controlled gearbox, the installation of electronics, and the single-arm steering wheel.

Produced from 1955 to 1975 in more than 1.3 million units, the Citroën DS enjoyed phenomenal success and was released over the years in several other versions: saloon, estate, convertible and special bodies.

In his book, Olivier De Serres focuses on the prestigious convertible, cabriolet and coupé models of this legendary car.

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Author:	Olivier de Serres
Details:	192 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2014)
ISBN:	9782726897669

Citroën DS, monumentale (Collection Prestige)

Sixty years is a considerable age for a car. Many vehicles from the 1950s are now seen mainly as collectibles. The Citroën DS remains a rare exception.

Introduced in October 1955, the DS was produced from 1955 to 1975 in 1.455, 000 units, including 1.331, 000 in France. Often described as being far ahead of its time, it actually represented a different vision of the automobile. Innovative, intuitive, and driver-focused, it left a lasting mark on automotive history.

Created by engineer André Lefebvre and designer Flaminio Bertoni, with the support of the Citroën teams, the DS became one of the most iconic cars of the twentieth century. This book tells its complete story and enduring legend.

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Summary of the book (in case):
1) The idea of the DS
2) The career of the touring saloon 1955-1967
3) The career of the touring saloon 1968-1975
4) The career of the "estate" version of the D range 1959-1976
5) The career of the convertible version
6) Special bodies
7) The DS in competition.

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Author:	Thibaut Amant
Details:	304 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	450 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2015)
Series:	Collection Prestige
ISBN:	9791028300630

La Citroën DS de mon père (1): 1955-1967

The whole story of a car that marked its century. The DS, first generation, is described in this book, from its design to its sporting victories. A car for the greats, made for luxury and comfort, it also became the undisputed champion of the longest and toughest events in Africa and the United States. Taking over from the Traction, it had, from the beginning, its crazy lovers who easily forgave it the development of hydropneumatics.

The author analyzes twelve years of manufacturing, from the first 1911 cm³ engine, which earned it the name DS 19, to the DS 21 of 2175 cm³ 100 HP and 175 km/h. Bertoni, Opron, Magès have restyled, in turn, the front face, the headlights or the rear window, without ever changing its "sideways glance".
All aspects of series production, but also accessories and special bodies, are detailed in this album expressing, if need be, the genius of a brand.

• Richly illustrated, this book traces in detail the history and evolution of the first generation of the Citroën DS (the DS 19 with the 1911 cm³ engine and the DS 21 with 2175 cm³).
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Also deals with manufacturing abroad.
• Contains more than 200 period photos, often unpublished.

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Author:	Dominique Pagneux
Details:	120 pages, 8.5 x 9 in (21.5 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2015)
Series:	De mon père
ISBN:	9782726883600

Citroën DS - Histoire d'une voiture de légende

Few cars have had as many admirers as the Citroën DS. After a spectacular appearance at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the "Goddess" became one of the great divas of the automotive Olympus.
This book tells the story of this extravagant car and its new kind of technology, hidden under a futuristic design. It also features special models (the presidential DS), estate and convertible versions as well as the sporting exploits of this innovative saloon.

Numerous period photographs and illustrations from the company's archives depict the fascinating life of this revolutionary icon, the sight of which still makes every car enthusiast's heart skip a beat today.

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Author:	Björn Marek, Immo Mikloweit
Details:	144 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.59 in (28 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Editions L'Imprévu (F, 2020)
ISBN:	9791029509032

Citroën DS, l'avant-garde française (Autofocus)

Over sixty years old. A certain age. Especially for a car. But the Citroën DS is from another time, it still holds a special place. Above. Elsewhere. In another automobile galaxy.
We are used to saying that it was twenty years ahead of its time when it was launched in October 1955. In fact, it was not ahead of its time: it was simply another vision of the automobile.

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More ingenious, more intuitive, more interactive with the driver. A kind of machine designed by a Jules Verne of the automobile, the engineer André Lefebvre, and a Leonardo da Vinci of design, Flaminio Bertoni.
Supported by an entire team, the management of the brand with the Double Chevron and the spirit of André Citroën, these two men will be the fathers of one of the most emblematic machines of the 20th century.

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Author:	Rogé Rémond, Etienne Crébessègues
Details:	160 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2019)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9791028303822

DS, la passion continue !

After receiving the prize for the most beautiful book awarded by the International Automobile Festival in 2006 for a first opus, "DS 50 ans de passion", the authors, Daniel Denis and Thibaut Amant wanted to continue their work with this second volume dedicated to this extraordinary car that is the Citroën DS. This ultimate icon of the automobile will have lived a thousand lives in one, as is often the case with the most legendary Citroëns.

In this book you will find standard models illustrating the entire evolution of the D range - ID or DS, saloon, estate, convertible - but also unusual models from independent coachbuilders, focused on luxury or utility vehicles, offering a multifaceted vision of a constantly renewed automobile. Competition has not been forgotten and the informed enthusiast will discover in these pages, magnificently illustrated with original photos, real unpublished treasures, installed in first-rate settings...

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Author:	Thibaut Amant, Daniel Denis
Details:	160 pages, 11 x 9.7 in (28 x 24.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	270 color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2010)
ISBN:	9782726889572

60 ans de DS

When the DS was presented in 1955 on the Citroën stand at the Motor Show, its very bold design for the time was enough to scare people: a tapered nose, a "carp tail" exhaust pipe, a futuristic dashboard...
But it was also a real concentrate of technical prowess, and visitors to the Show were not mistaken: in one day, 12 000 copies of the new model were sold. The DS saga could begin.

The DS underwent many developments, both mechanical and stylistic: from the DS 19 to the very latest DS 5, including its convertible and estate versions, which were quickly adopted by shopkeepers and ambulance drivers. We saw it in the cinema, on rally tracks, but also at the Élysée, since it was General de Gaulle's presidential car.

While it remained popular and competitive throughout its career, it reached the peak of its production in the 1970s; it is still today the symbol of this carefree, free and optimistic France.
In 2015, Citroën launched the DS brand, the most elegant way to celebrate the exceptional heritage of this car. The DS or the embodiment of the French automobile industry!

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Author:	Jean-Pierre Foucault
Details:	167 pages, 12.2 x 10.25 x 0.91 in (31 x 26 x 2.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Editions Michel Lafon (F, 2015)
ISBN:	9782749926872

Citroën DS - La voiture du siècle

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This illustrated book covers all versions of the Citroën DS, from its design and development to its success in motorsport. Originally created for comfort and luxury, the DS also became a leading competitor in demanding races.
As the successor to the Traction Avant, it quickly gained devoted followers who accepted the challenges of its early hydropneumatic system.

The author examines twenty years of DS production, from 1955 to 1975, including both standard models and special versions. The book also describes accessories, unique bodywork, and technical innovations.
With 200 illustrations, it highlights the creativity and vision behind one of Citroën's most iconic vehicles.

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Author:	Dominique Pagneux
Details:	96 pages, 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.31 in (23 x 18 x 0.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2025)
ISBN:	9782385141066

La Citroën DS - A l'avant-garde de l'innovation

Much has been written about the Citroën DS 19 and its versions (ID 19, DS 21, DS 23), known for their advanced technology and futuristic design.
This book takes a different approach, focusing on lesser-known stories and events that marked the DS's impact over its twenty-year life. More than just an automotive innovation, the DS became a post-war symbol of French ambition and influence, leaving its mark across culture, politics, art, and society.

The book explores the role played by various individuals in shaping the DS's legacy - not only engineers and designers at Citroën, but also figures from the broader world of arts, politics, and culture. With over 200 images, including photographs, drawings, and advertisements, author Serge Bellu highlights the DS's cultural reach.

Featured personalities include Arman (sculptor), Roland Barthes (semiotician), Flaminio Bertoni (designer), Pierre-Jules Boulanger (industrialist), Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Doisneau (photographers), Charles de Gaulle (politician), Le Corbusier and Gio Ponti (architects), Helmut Newton and William Klein (photographers), and many others.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	176 pages, 12.6 x 9 x 0.67 in (32 x 24 x 1.7 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Glénat (F, 2022)
ISBN:	9782344052884

Citroën DS & ID - Alle Modelle 1968-1975 - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

Are you planning to buy a used DS or ID? Few models have shaped a brand as strongly as the Citroën DS/ID range, rightly known among enthusiasts as "the Goddess".

This volume in the "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" series provides practical advice on inspecting, assessing, and purchasing a vehicle. Numerous photographs support the guidance and help identify strengths and weaknesses. All Citroën DS and ID models built between 1968 and 1975 are covered.

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Author:	Rudy A. Heilig
Details:	64 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.24 in (20.5 x 14 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2009)
Series:	Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf
ISBN:	9783868520835

Citroën DS - Göttin und Ikone NEW

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The history of the Citroën DS is both a technical achievement and part of French cultural heritage.
First unveiled at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, the DS caused a sensation and quickly became the car of the elite, including the official vehicle of the Elysée Palace. The car gained legendary status after President Charles de Gaulle survived an assassination attempt in one.

This illustrated book by Rogé Rémond traces the model's history and explores the reasons behind the enduring appeal of the "Goddess, " as the DS is often called. The story is supported by numerous photographs by Étienne Crébessègues, capturing the unique character and style of this iconic vehicle.

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Author:	Rogé Rémond, Étienne Crébessègues
Details:	160 pages, 10.6 x 9.25 x 0.67 in (27 x 23.5 x 1.7 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	250 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2025)
ISBN:	9783613047495

Citroën DS

Among the all-time masterpieces in the history of automobile design and technology, the absolute top place certainly goes to the Citroën DS. When the car first appeared at the Paris Motor Show 60 years ago, it suddenly made all the others that went before it seem obsolete.

The author of a book on the Citroën 2CV, in this volume Giancarlo Catarsi covers the technical, stylistic and sporting stories of this true icon which, from the moment it was first unveiled, distinguished itself for its excellent comfort, habitability, driving visibility, handling and stability.
It became the absolute in comparison with all the other manufacturers, as well as yet another model of excellence in the history of this prestigious French marque.

Text in Italian.

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Author:	Giancarlo Catarsi
Details:	118 pages, 10.6 x 9.7 in (27 x 24.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	Italian
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (I, 2015)
Series:	Le vetture che hanno fatto la storia
ISBN:	9788879116336