The classic Citroëns, 1935-1975
By: John Reynolds.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Subjects: Citroën automobile -- History.; Automobile industry and trade -- France -- History.
Description: "This work examines the Citroën-Michelin era. From its origins in 1919 under the watchful eye of André Citroën, a history of the automaker's early years is provided. Next, a look at the cars of the golden age of Citroën. The innovations, the designs, and the new standards of technical excellence. Illustrated with rare photographs of the classic automobiles"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: André Citroën; title: Development of the Traction Avant; title: The Citroën Traction Avant, 1934-1940 and 1945-1957; title: The design and development of the ZCV, 1938-1948; title: The Citroën ZCV, 1948-1990; title: The Citroën Type H van, 1948-1981; title: The conception and development of the Citroën D8, 1937-1955; title: The Citroën DS, 1955-1975; title: The DS Pallas; title: The ID saloons breaks and cabriolet derivatives; title: The Ami 6, 1961-1969, and the Ami 8, 1969-1978; title: The Citroën Maserati SM, 1970-1975; title: The Citroën GS and GSA, 1970-1986; title: The Citroën CX, 1974-1989; title: Conclusion : the PSA cars, 1926-2000.