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Original Citroen Ds : The Restorer's Guide to All Ds and Id Models 1955-75 (Original S)

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The book includes good photos, many details and is inspirational to look through. Every single development of the car through it's lifetime appears to be covered. A must for the DS/ID owner setting out to restore a specimen of these highly individual and sophisticated vehicles. Written in a language understandable even for a non-technical mind as Yours truly.

You need look no further for an outstanding guide to the history, mechanics, and pedigree of what must surely be the most original car ever engineered - the Citroen DS. I would recommend this guide without hesitation to anyone either interested in the car in the abstract, or actually intending to undertake a restoration. The illustrations are thoughtful, helpful, and (in the case of exterior shots) almost romantically posed; the language is clear throughout; Reynolds does an impeccable job of making the book useful to the non-gearhead enthusiast. My only complaint is that the book is such drool-inducing & lethally glossy DS porn that I fear it will make the experience of non-ownership all but unbearable for fans, and so further increase the competition for those few magnificent cars still available.

I've owned and restored 9 DS models and have been around a hundred or so more. As much as I know about the models, this book has doubled my knowledge with one purchase. If you are a serious Citroeniste, you absolutely must have this book on your shelf.

Avid enthusiasts, restorers or those interested in learning about one of the world's most innovative marques. The book is a well written and comprehensive treatise of the Citroen DS marque from it's inception to demise in 1975. It covers all versions of the car and is easily understood by those of us less technically minded.

A Must for the restorer or for those just interested in the technical details including trim selections, colour combinations and various details from the earliest cars to the late models of the mid seventies.

A thoroughly enjoyable experience - just like owning one.

I found this book on the beautiful but semi obscure Citroen DS invaluable in restoration for interior details, paint combinations, and trim details! It is well written, and photographs are of the utmost quality for reference in restoration work! The book also includes models from various world wide marketplaces and assembly plants, and describes variations in production of the DS model. One of the best Citroen books yet! Good luck getting your hands on one!

This is an excellent book on the fabulous Citroen DS. It is wonderful to see such a thoroughly researched and beautifully laid out definitive study on one of the world's most innovative and wonderful automobiles

An excellent guide not only for the restorer, but also for it's insightful narrative. Reynolds explains how Citroen misjudged the American market and left us all the poorer for it.

I own a 1969 DSpecial and I am very happy to see it listed in the serial numbers provided with the book! I would like to talk with some others owners of Déesses in the world, to exchange news and experiences. My next curiosity will be to see if one can discover, from the car's serial number, the exact date of production. Who knows more about this?