The Classic Citroens, 1935-1975

Originally a mass-market car maker with relatively straightforward designs, Citroën shocked the world in 1934 with the innovative Traction Avant, the world's first mass-production front wheel drive car (1934-56). Until the late 1980s, the company had a reputation for approaching automobile design in a unique and innovative way.

Significant models include the H Van (1947-81, "HY"), the 2CV (1948-90, "The Duck", the DS (1955-1975, "goddess") and the CX (1974-91).

In latter years, the company has been working hard to recover its prestige while keeping attached to the mainstream market, and the endeavour has met with success."
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