This book describes the history of the compact Citroëns that appeared between 1975 and 1985: the LN, LNA, Visa, Oltcit, Axel and the C15, a van model which was derived from the Visa. The development of these cars coincided with a period of crisis in the history of Citroën. Erroneous strategic decisions, financial problems, the oil crisis, the takeover by Peugeot, the search for a new identity…
Using many previously unpublished photographs and facts, author Thijs van der Zanden explains how Citroën tried to develop a new compact model in these circumstances. There is much attention to the history, context and backgrounds, but also the exact evolution by type and reviews of upholstery, exterior colours, production figures and technical details are thoroughly covered. This book is an indispensable reference work for anyone who wants to know everything about a so far underexposed period in Citroën history.
For Citroën, the Oltcit and Axel were a disaster. Even brand new ones broke down, leaked oil, parts broke, were plagued by excessive fuel consumption or even spontaneously caught fire.
Historically, however, the Oltcit and Axel are very interesting. They are the very last models from the Michelin era: the last designs without the influence of Peugeot. Moreover, the Oltcit and Axel have a long and interesting development history, which is not only linked to the takeover of Citroën by Peugeot, but is also full of political intrigue and industrial espionage between East and West.
In this book, author Thijs van der Zanden and translator Axel Bornand describe the history of the Oltcit and the Citroën Axel through numerous facts, funny anecdotes and lots of photos – many never published before. A must for the real enthusiast."
The cars outlined in the book ‘Reserveblik’ (‘Spare Cans’) may very well have been born under a bad sign. Some are so ingenious that the vast majority of people just couldn’t understand them, others were burdened by major marketing failures or a skewed balance between the various product characteristics. The ‘Elk Merk Waardig’ association has been taking care of these outcasts since 2009 and now has published a book about them on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. It contains a colourful mix of thirty models that probably you would never have thought possible. Browsing through its pages will definitely make you raise your eyebrows though, and as soon as you actually start reading, the astonishment will only increase.
‘Reserveblik’ is divided into short chapters, one per car, which you can easily digest between the soup and the main course. The authors were given carte blanche for the texts and that has resulted in a variety of perspectives. The main ingredients are factual knowledge, trivia , weird facts with a generous dollop of humour. To give these unknown and unsung models the stage they deserve, the book boasts a large number of colourful images. An absolute must-have for those who look for something different from the standard automotive classics with which we are all familiar. ‘Reserveblik’ is guaranteed to make you smile.
In 1922, Paul Malafosse signed his first contract to sell Citroën cars in his garage in Meyrueis, France. At the end of the 1920s, this faithful dealership was the base of the testing programme for the Croisière Jaune’s halftracks. In the 1980s and 1990s this dealer sold so many cars that Citroën achieved the highest market penetration of France in this region.
Through the memories of the grandsons of the founder of the garage, and countless photographs and documents kept by the family over the years, author Matthieu Turel sketches the story of everyday life in a small Citroën garage in the heart of France’s least populated department, the Lozère.
The book offers a great impression of France in the 20th century and outlines the social and societal developments that have radically changed the profession of garage owner over the past hundred years. Highly recommended for every car enthusiast.
Did you know that it is thanks to André Citroën that the Eiffel Tower is still in Paris? What was the connection between Citroën and East Germany? Who remembers the AX Xanthia? Did the designers of Citroën really copy a Pininfarina design? What were the Citroën M35 and C44 cars? Where does the name Pallas actually come from? How can you tell on which day your Citroën was produced? How Queen Elisabeth suffered car trouble in the middle of Paris in a Citroën. The story behind the floating Citroën showroom. Which Citroën can you only buy abroad? Were the Citroëns from the Belgian factory really better than those from France? How Chrysler was inspired by a forty-year-old Citroën 2CV. De Humo, a car owned by the Dutch Citroën importer. The Citroën of Prince Bernhard and Jacques Chirac. Just a random selection of subjects that are dealt with in this second part of Citroën Juice.
After the success of Citroensap part 1, author Thijs van der Zanden once again describes in this second part many remarkable events, forgotten facts and special models from Citroën’s hundred years plus history. Essential reading for anyone looking for an original car book and a must for all Citroën drivers interested in the history of the marque.
After the success of Citroensap part 1 and 2, in this third edition author Thijs van der Zanden tells again about special events, glorious models and funny facts from the rich history of Citroën. This time the focus is on Citroën’s top models: we follow the family tree from the first C6 in the 1920s through to the current Citroën C5X.
Did you know, for example, that a half Citroën C6 can be found in a museum in Paris? Or that André Citroën came up with a premium brand as early as the 1920s? Why are the Citroëns 8, 10 and 15 actually called Rosalie? And what did Porsche develop for the Traction Avant? How did the magazine l’Auto-Journal manage to catch a prototype of the Citroën DS (and why did the police then make the editors take off their shoes)? And where is the thirteenth window of a Citroën XM? Why was the Xantia sold as XM in China? And does there really work a Dutchman at Citroën to design all the rims? Just a selection of subjects in this third part of Citroensap. Great reading material for anyone looking for an original car book and a must for all Citroën drivers interested in the history of their brand.
The relationship between Panhard & Levassor and Citroën lasted a little over twelve years. To be more precise, from April 1955 to September 1967, when the last Panhard 24 rolled off the production line. The Panhard spirit, however, lived on at Citroën: the people and the know-how that came directly from the Avenue d’Ivry benefited the manufacturer on the Quai de Javel.
More than fifty years have now passed and it is time to look at the events objectively. Authors and Panhard connoisseurs Yann Le Lay and Bernard Vermeylen recount the fascinating history of the ‘marriage’ between Panhard and Citroën. A must for everyone who is interested in both brands, and for those who are simply curious about automotive history in general.
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