Description
Available again after a long absence, this book tells the story of the most radical of Citroen'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.In this book Malcolm Bobbitt, a well-known motoring author and DS owner, gives an in-depth guide to the Citroen 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.
About the Author
A member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, Society of Authors and Society of Automotive Historians, for as long as he can remember, Malcolm Bobbitt has been fascinated by cars. With more than thirty motoring books to his credit including marque histories of the Fiat 500 and 600, Rover P4, Volkswagen, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Silver Spirit, Bentley T-Series and Mulsanne, and post war Hillmans, Malcolm's output is diverse. His works also encompasses London Taxicabs, British Police Cars, austerity motoring, bubblecars, three-wheelers, motorhomes, British lorries of the 1950s and '60s as well as buyer's guides to both baby Fiats and Rolls-Royce & Bentley Silver Shadow & T-Series. He was commissioned to write the biography of W.O.Bentley and a history of Rolls-Royce to commemorate the firm's 60th anniversary at Crewe. Additionally Malcolm is a regular contributor to several periodicals and newspapers and compiles the motoring pages for a number of 'county' magazines. Malcolm lives on the northern edge of the Lake District with his wife Jean. He likes walking, classical music, collecting motoring books and discovering anything and everything that has wheels. He has possessed more old cars than he cares to remember but he does have a very early British-built Citroen DS which he has owned for more than twenty years and which he regularly uses.
Reviews
Much has been written about the DS, and a fair amount by Malcolm Bobbitt. For the newcomer to the model, or an enthusiastic youngster, though, this paperback from Veloce is a model of efficient and entertaining knowledge without being so dense as to dissuade the less committed readers. Plenty of colour and black and white illustrations tell the story of one of the greatest 20th century design, which a nicely balanced section on buying. A must-have for owners and enthusiasts alike.- Classic Car Weekly; Author Malcom Bobbitt has done a sterling job with this revised and updated edition, but what always impresses is the author's writing style: crisp, to the point, and not ashamed to look not only author the DS came about, but French culture, politics and the nation's past, all of which seemed to come together int he DS. Bobbitt documents the DS' history beautifully and unlike many motoring titles, it's hard to put down. Especially interesting is the comparison of the DS with its rivals along with a good look at its competition history.- on.magazine.co.uk.
Book Information
ISBN 9781787111387
Author Malcolm Bobbitt
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles
About the Author
A member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, Society of Authors and Society of Automotive Historians, for as long as he can remember, Malcolm Bobbitt has been fascinated by cars. With more than thirty motoring books to his credit including marque histories of the Fiat 500 and 600, Rover P4, Volkswagen, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Silver Spirit, Bentley T-Series and Mulsanne, and post war Hillmans, Malcolm's output is diverse. His works also encompasses London Taxicabs, British Police Cars, austerity motoring, bubblecars, three-wheelers, motorhomes, British lorries of the 1950s and '60s as well as buyer's guides to both baby Fiats and Rolls-Royce & Bentley Silver Shadow & T-Series. He was commissioned to write the biography of W.O.Bentley and a history of Rolls-Royce to commemorate the firm's 60th anniversary at Crewe. Additionally Malcolm is a regular contributor to several periodicals and newspapers and compiles the motoring pages for a number of 'county' magazines. Malcolm lives on the northern edge of the Lake District with his wife Jean. He likes walking, classical music, collecting motoring books and discovering anything and everything that has wheels. He has possessed more old cars than he cares to remember but he does have a very early British-built Citroen DS which he has owned for more than twenty years and which he regularly uses.
Reviews
Much has been written about the DS, and a fair amount by Malcolm Bobbitt. For the newcomer to the model, or an enthusiastic youngster, though, this paperback from Veloce is a model of efficient and entertaining knowledge without being so dense as to dissuade the less committed readers. Plenty of colour and black and white illustrations tell the story of one of the greatest 20th century design, which a nicely balanced section on buying. A must-have for owners and enthusiasts alike.- Classic Car Weekly; Author Malcom Bobbitt has done a sterling job with this revised and updated edition, but what always impresses is the author's writing style: crisp, to the point, and not ashamed to look not only author the DS came about, but French culture, politics and the nation's past, all of which seemed to come together int he DS. Bobbitt documents the DS' history beautifully and unlike many motoring titles, it's hard to put down. Especially interesting is the comparison of the DS with its rivals along with a good look at its competition history.- on.magazine.co.uk.
Book Information
ISBN 9781787111387
Author Malcolm Bobbitt
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles
