Product Overview
This exceptional 1/18 scale diecast set by NOREV recreates the legendary 1959 Citroën DS 19 in elegant blue, complete with a matching Henon travel trailer. This unique combination captures the spirit of 1950s French automotive innovation and the golden age of caravan touring, when the revolutionary DS transformed family travel across Europe with its futuristic design and unmatched comfort.
Specifications
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| JAN Code | 3551091817604 |
| Manufacturer | NOREV |
| Model Number | 181760 |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Vehicle | Citroën DS 19 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Color | Blue |
| Set Includes | DS 19 + Henon Travel Trailer |
| Material | Diecast & Plastic Components |
| Features | Opening Doors & Hood, Detailed Interior, Matching Trailer |
About the Citroën DS 19
The Citroën DS, unveiled at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, revolutionized automotive design with its aerodynamic styling, hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension, and advanced engineering. The DS 19 variant featured a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine paired with Citroën's innovative hydraulic systems that controlled suspension, brakes, steering, and even the semi-automatic transmission. Its futuristic appearance, penned by Italian sculptor Flaminio Bertoni, made it an instant icon of French industrial design.
By 1959, the DS had become the preferred vehicle for discerning French families embarking on holiday adventures across Europe. The Henon trailer represents the era's caravan culture, when families explored France's countryside and coastal regions with the comfort and independence that travel trailers provided. The DS's advanced suspension made it an ideal towing vehicle, maintaining its legendary smooth ride even when hauling a loaded trailer. This model set captures a quintessential slice of 1950s European leisure culture and automotive sophistication.