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The Hypcar Library

Alongside my passion for collecting miniature cars, I’ve always had a voracious appetite for reading books, magazines, and technical documents—especially about hypcars! This has led me to launch the Hypcars© project. Below, you will find a regularly updated list of thrilling international bibliographic sources, neatly organised into three distinct categories: those that do not specifically focus on Citroën, those that provide a broader view of Citroën hypcars, and those that spotlight individual hypcar models.

We’ve also included some of our favourite magazines and websites for your perusal. And don’t miss our collection of video clips showcasing two legendary hypcars: the DS and the SM. It’s fascinating to see the various music genres that have featured a DS in their videos, and while SM clips are a tad rarer, they’re equally thrilling!

Our bibliographic sources are a work in progress, and we’re continually enhancing them. If you have any suggestions for additional reading, we’d love to hear from you!

BIBLIOGRAPHIC SOURCES

Non-CITROËN

All hypcars’ owners and workshop manuals, and technical notes.
André Lefebvre (2019, 2nd edition) G.-P. Berk, ETAI pub., 157 pp.
CARS OF THE WORLD (1962) J.D. Scheel, Methues & Co Ltd pub., 116 pp.
CLASSIC CARS (1998, 2000) M. Buckley, J. Rippin (ed.), Anness Publishing Limited, 192 pp.
Legendary Cars (2005) L. Edsall, edited by Glenat, re-edited in French by Prisma Media in 2018, 192 pp.
Mercedes of the 1970s: The 280S – 450SEL (2019) B.S. Koehling, Kindle pub.
Mes Rallyes (1969) L. Bianchi, Flammarion pub., 244 pp.
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Bentley T-series, Camargue & Corniche (1996, 3rd edition 2004) M. Bobbitt, Veloce pub., 208 pp.
Simulation and Control of a Hydro-pneumatic Suspension System (2017) Ibrahim A. B., Mohamed I. S., Saber A. R., International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 8, Issue 9.
The Essential Buyer’s Guide: Rolls-Royce/Bentley Silver Shadow T-Series (2008) M. Bobbitt, Veloce pub., 64 pp.

CITROËN Generic

André Citroën: Engineer, Explorer, Entrepreneur (2006) J. Reynolds, Haynes pub., 240 pp.
Citroën et le citroënisme (2020) J. Broustail, au Pont 9 pub., 636 pp.
CITROËN Quai de Javel, Quai André Citroën (1973) P. Dumont, EPA pub., 441 pp. + annex.
CITROËN 80 Ans de Futur (1999) R. Guyot and C. Bonnaud, R. Regis pub., 162 pp.
Citroën La Grande Aventure (2024) Collection Auto Stories, Loisir et Evasion SARL pub., 146 pp.
CITROËN 1950-1980: Les belles années (2024) Collection Cars Virages, Loisir et Evasion SARL pub., 146 pp.
CITROËN: L’Histoire et les Secrets de Son Bureau d’Études, Vols. I and II (1987) R. Brioult, Edifree pub., 2×256 pp.
CITROËN 100 Ans d’Audace (2019) T. Atier, Solar pub., 146 pp.
CITROËN: Les Modèles Cultes de la Marque (2013) S. Bellu, Chêne pub., 60 pp.
CITROËN: Les plus authentiques 1936-2006 (2020) P. Verges, ETAI pub., 160 pp.
CITROËN: The Complete Story (2014) L. Cole, The Crowood Press, 272 pp.
CITROËN en compétition (2003) D. Pagneux, ETAI pub., 144 pp.
CITROËN Personenwagen seit 1945 (1999) U. Knaack, Motorbuch Verlag pub., 126 pp.
GALERIE CITROËN (1989) C. Canali, Giorgio NADA pub., 32 pp.
Les automobiles Citroën (1985) D.P. Dubarry, Ouest France pub., 32 pp.
Les Citroën de collection (2010) P. Lesueur et al., N. Bonnefois (ed.), EPA pub., 254 pp.
Les Prestigieuses Citroën (1986) F. Sabates, Ch. Massin pub., 64 pp.
Monsieur Citroën (2018) (series of 10 volumes) F. Sabates, Antique-Autos Douin pub.
60 ans de style et de prototypes CITROËN (1993) R. Guyot and C. Bonnand, R. Regis pub., 184 pp.
Toutes les Citroën: des origines à nos jours (1979) R. Bellu, J.P. Delville pub., 288 pp. + annex.
The Citroën (1993 and 2003) J. Wood, M. Ware (ed.), Shire Publications Ltd., 32 pp.
The Citroën Technical Guide (in electronic format) Z. Nastasic and G. Deak Jahn, 56 pp.
Why Citroën (1997) J.P. Chassin, reformatted in PDF and edited in 2008 by M.L. Bardenwerper Sr., 129 pp.

On the BX

La Citroën BX de mon père (2017) M.-C. Lauvray and V. Roussel, ETAI pub., 120 pp.

On the CX

La véritable histoire de la CITROEN CX (2019) M. Buurma, CITROVISIE pub., 336 pp.
La Citroën CX de mon père (2017, 4th edition) M.A. Colin, ETAI pub., 120 pp.
CX Une lignée Prestigieuse (2007) D. Pagneux, ETAI pub., 176 pp.

On the DS

As in DS: an Eye on the Road (1983) A. Smithson, C. Sumi (ed.), Delft University Press, 163 pp. + annex.
Autos: die Geschichte der CITROEN DS/ID (1992) U. Bethscheider-Kieser, Motorbuch Verlag pub., 161 pp.
Citroën Serie D: Revue pratique de technique automobile (1987) L’expert automobile pub., 250 pp. + annexes
CITROËN DS (1994) D. Sparrow and A. Kessel, J. Reynolds (ed.), Osprey Automotive pub., 128 pp.
CITROËN DS (1999) M. Bobbitt, Sutton Publishing Ltd., 160 pp.
Citroën DS: Revised and updated edition (2016) M. Bodditt, Veloce pub., 192 pp.
CITROËN DS 70 Ans de passion (2025) Collection Virages, Loisir et Evasion SARL pub., 146 pp.
CITROËN DS: The Family Album (1994) A. & D. Sparrow, Veloce pub., 96 pp.
CITROËN DS: Vue par la presse 1955-1975 (1986) F. Sabates, Nationale 7 pub., 100 pp.
DEESSE: CITROËN DS (1992) J. P. Norbye, Automobilia Editions, 120 pp.
D-Essays, levensverhalen met de Citroën DS (2016) A. Huigen, Colofon pub., 184 pp.
DS Always Avant-Garde (2015) S. Guy, A. Demetz, and M. Guidolin, published by Citroën Automobiles, 232 pp.
DS CITROËN: 1955-1975 (2000) R. Remond, Herme Editions, 128 pp.
DS Le Grand Lvre (1992, 2nd edition 1996) O. De Serres, EPA pub. 371 pp.
DS Une Icône Française (2024) T. Amant and D. Denis, ERAS Editions, AutoPlus Classiques pub., 174 pp.
DS Une Voiture Culte (2022) S. Bellu, EMAS/Glenat (ed.), AutoPlus Classiques Hors Série. 176 pp.
DS 70 Ans de Lehende (2022) S. Bellu, ERAS/Glenat (ed.), AutoPlus Classiques Hors Série. 176 pp.
L’ALBUM DE LA DS (1983) J. Borge and N. Viasnoff, EPA pub., 213 pp.
Le guide ID 19 1957-1975 (2003) F. Sabates, ETAI pub., 176 pp.
La Citroën DS 195-1967 de mon père Vol. 1 (1998) D. Pagneux, ETAI pub., 120 pp.
La Citroën DS 1968-1976 de mon père Vol. 2 (1997) D. Pagneux, ETAI pub., 120 pp.
La DS Citroën (1984) D. Pulboube, ATLAS pub., 56 pp.
Mythologies (1957) R. Barthes, Éditions du Seuil pub.
ORIGINAL CITROEN DS (1996) J. Reynolds and J. de Lande, M. Hughes (ed.), Bay View Books pub., 144 pp.
60 ans de DS (2015) M. Clafon, Copyright Editions, 168 pp.
The Essential Buyer’s Guide – Citroen DS & ID: All Models 1966-1975 (2014) R.A. Heilig, Veloce pub., 64 pp.
The Goddess – La Déesse: Investigations on the Legendary Citroen DS (2020) C. Sumi, Lars Müllers pub., 232 pp.

On the GS/GSA

CITROËN GS & GSA: Citroen’s Avant-Garde Mid-Range Cars (2018/2021) M. Stabel, J.R. Marsh (ed.), CITROVISIE pub. 100 pp.
La Citroën GS de mon père (2019, 2nd edition) D. Pagneux, ETAI pub., 120 pp.

On the SM

Prestigieuse Citroën SM: 1970-1975 (2018) A. Demaury, independently published, 109 pp.
CITROËN SM Description Technique (1971) Relations Publiques Citroen, 48 pp.
CITROËN SM (1981) M. Sauzay and J. Daniels, EPA pub., 136 pp.
Citroën SM: Accidental Death of an Icon (2019) S. Ager, Reg Winstone (ed.), Andrew Brodie Eng. Ltd. pub., 173 pp.
Citroën SM: Le Dernier Vaisseau Français (2010) A. Thibaut, ETAI pub., 160 pp.
La Citroën SM (1998) O. de Serres, ETAI pub., 144 pp.
SM CITROËN 1970-1975 (1985) F. Sabates, Nationale 7 pub., 100 pp.
SM CITROËN (1991) J.P. Norbye, Bruno Alfier (ed.), Automobilia pub., 120 pp.
SM: Citroën’s Maserati-Engined Supercar (2006) B. Long and P. Claverol, Veloce pub., 224 pp.

On the Traction

L’Album de la Traction (1986, first edition 1978) J. Borge and N. Viasnoff, EPA pub., 221 pp.
Le Guide Traction 11 et 15-Six, 1945-1957 (2010, 2020) T. Duval, ETAI pub., 240 pp.

On the XM

CITROËN XM (1989) A. Martinez and M. Salizay, EPA pub., 196 pp.
La Citroën XM de mon père (2019) A. Chubilleau, ETAI pub., 120 pp.

Indicative List of Magazines

Automobilia
Auto Passion
AutoPlus Classiques
AutoPlus La Collection
Autoretro
Bulletin of the SM Club of France
CHEVRONNES
CITROEXPERT
CITROSCOPIE
CITROPOLIS
Citroglycerine (Bulletin of the DS/SM Club of Belgium)
Classic Cars
IDSM
KM/H
L’Aventure Automobile
La Vie de l’Auto
Motor Klassik
Retropassion
Retroviseur
4ΤΡΟΧΟΙ (4WHEELS): a leading Greek magazine established by the subversive journalist and publisher, Kostas Kavvathas.