Of all the French car manufacturers, Citroen 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 individual chapters 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 included. Each chapter provides 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 Citroen Dyane. He has lived in France for 25 years and has followed the marque at car shows and museums throughout the country.

About the Author
Julian Parish hails from the south of England, but has now lived and worked in France for many years. After a career in book publishing and international software development, Julian is now a full-time motoring writer and translator. He has written or translated nearly 20 books on classic cars, car design and the history of motorsport and is also a commentator at several events in France. Julian has both written and translated several of Veloce's Essential Buyer's Guides, mainly concentrating on the Mercedes-Benz marque for which he has a particular passion. His books include the popular travel guides 'France: The Essential Guide for Car Enthusiasts' and 'The Essential Guide to Driving in Europe,' also published by Veloce. Julian is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers.


Book Information
ISBN 9781787116368
Author Julian Parish
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles