Japan
Motor Magazine, November 1958.
This is the very first DS, an ID19 in
fact, to appear on the cover of a
Japanese magazine. The car is also
the first to have landed in Japan; its
story is presented
Motor Magazine was one of the two
major auto magazines of the time, the
other one, Motor Fan, being more
oriented on three-wheelers and
domestic brands.
This is the very first DS, an ID19 in
fact, to appear on the cover of a
Japanese magazine. The car is also
the first to have landed in Japan; its
story is presented
Motor Magazine was one of the two
major auto magazines of the time, the
other one, Motor Fan, being more
oriented on three-wheelers and
domestic brands.
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Jikayosha - The Owner Driver, May
1959.
One of the first DS in Japan,
belonging to a member of the
American occupation forces, as
indicated by the plate number starting
with an "E".
The magazine features some articles
about the DS19 and the ID19, and
about Citroen in general.
1959.
One of the first DS in Japan,
belonging to a member of the
American occupation forces, as
indicated by the plate number starting
with an "E".
The magazine features some articles
about the DS19 and the ID19, and
about Citroen in general.
Jikayosha - The Owner Driver,
October 1966.
No related article inside; it is only
explained that the cover picture, taken
in the Okutama mountain range, just
west of Tokyo, shows a "DS Pallas,
similar to the DS21 but with a more
gorgeous interior", and that it is for
sale at 2.8 million yen.
Jikayosha (litterally "the car for
personal use") was targeted for
potential buyers of the expanding
national production; it still exists today
but has become a rather minor
publication.
October 1966.
No related article inside; it is only
explained that the cover picture, taken
in the Okutama mountain range, just
west of Tokyo, shows a "DS Pallas,
similar to the DS21 but with a more
gorgeous interior", and that it is for
sale at 2.8 million yen.
Jikayosha (litterally "the car for
personal use") was targeted for
potential buyers of the expanding
national production; it still exists today
but has become a rather minor
publication.
Jikayosha - The Owner Driver, May
1965.
No related article inside; only the
mention that the cover picture was
taken on the Misaki coast in the Miura
peninsula, not far from Tokyo. The
plate number reads "Citroen" in
Japanese.
1965.
No related article inside; only the
mention that the cover picture was
taken on the Misaki coast in the Miura
peninsula, not far from Tokyo. The
plate number reads "Citroen" in
Japanese.
Motor Magazine, March 1964.
"A DS19" is the only mention; no
related article inside.
"A DS19" is the only mention; no
related article inside.
Car Graphic, October 1962.
This magazine, still regarded today as
one of Japan's most illustrious, was
founded in April of that year by the
famous auto journalist Shotaro
Kobayashi. He decided to make a
special feature about Citroen for this
7th issue; he later said that sales were
so poor that it almost forced him to
stop the magazine ! Really a pity,
because this number has a wealth of
interesting articles about the brand's
history, its available range at the time
(DS19, Ami 6, 2CV), interviews of
local owners, and a road test of the
DS19 on the cover. More about
Kobayashi
This magazine, still regarded today as
one of Japan's most illustrious, was
founded in April of that year by the
famous auto journalist Shotaro
Kobayashi. He decided to make a
special feature about Citroen for this
7th issue; he later said that sales were
so poor that it almost forced him to
stop the magazine ! Really a pity,
because this number has a wealth of
interesting articles about the brand's
history, its available range at the time
(DS19, Ami 6, 2CV), interviews of
local owners, and a road test of the
DS19 on the cover. More about
Kobayashi
The DS on the cover of Japanese magazines, in chronological order, from 1958 to today.
Car Graphic, August 1975.
The main article is titled: "From the
DS to the CX.... Adieu DS". Car
Graphic's way to celebrate the 20-year
career of the DS, whose production
was stopped in April of that year.
The main article is titled: "From the
DS to the CX.... Adieu DS". Car
Graphic's way to celebrate the 20-year
career of the DS, whose production
was stopped in April of that year.
Car Graphic, April 1974.
This 1969 DS21 convertible,
presented in detail in the magazine,
was the only one in Japan at that time;
it is the very same car that was shown
at the Tokyo Auto Show in autumn
1968. Another photo
This 1969 DS21 convertible,
presented in detail in the magazine,
was the only one in Japan at that time;
it is the very same car that was shown
at the Tokyo Auto Show in autumn
1968. Another photo
Car Magazine, December 2005.
"Why the DS is loved, and why it is
hated", on the cover of this issue of
"Car Magazine", illustrated by Bow, at
the occasion of the 50th anniversary of
the DS birth. Several articles about the
mythical car, including a full report on
the jubilee-related events in France.
"Why the DS is loved, and why it is
hated", on the cover of this issue of
"Car Magazine", illustrated by Bow, at
the occasion of the 50th anniversary of
the DS birth. Several articles about the
mythical car, including a full report on
the jubilee-related events in France.
Car Magazine, January 2000.
"What the Citroen DS taught us" on
the cover of this issue of "Car
Magazine", which features several
articles on the DS: its history of
course, but also interviews with
Japanese owners, the presence of the
DS in cinema, etc.
Bow has been illustrating the cover of
"Car Magazine" since the beginning ;
more about him and this pink DS
"What the Citroen DS taught us" on
the cover of this issue of "Car
Magazine", which features several
articles on the DS: its history of
course, but also interviews with
Japanese owners, the presence of the
DS in cinema, etc.
Bow has been illustrating the cover of
"Car Magazine" since the beginning ;
more about him and this pink DS
Engine, January 2002.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the French movie
director, is interviewed in "Engine",
one of the numerous magazines
catering to the Japanese man's most
basic needs: luxury watches, exclusive
fashion, and top cars. On the cover he
poses next to a 1975 DS23 "Safari".
This car is presented separately
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the French movie
director, is interviewed in "Engine",
one of the numerous magazines
catering to the Japanese man's most
basic needs: luxury watches, exclusive
fashion, and top cars. On the cover he
poses next to a 1975 DS23 "Safari".
This car is presented separately
Garage Life, January 2007.
There is a magazine for absolutely
every taste or hobby in Japan; a
couple of them even specialize in
garages ! How to build them, how to
put your cars in them, etc. On the
cover of "Garage Life", a 1972 DS in
front of the "French retro garage" of
Fujisawa-san, in Nagano Prefecture,
central Japan.
There is a magazine for absolutely
every taste or hobby in Japan; a
couple of them even specialize in
garages ! How to build them, how to
put your cars in them, etc. On the
cover of "Garage Life", a 1972 DS in
front of the "French retro garage" of
Fujisawa-san, in Nagano Prefecture,
central Japan.
Old Timer, August 1995.
"Old Timer" is all about old car
restoration, more or less the
equivalent of "Gazoline" in France.
The cover is always illustrated with a
drawing by artist Shin Numajiri; here
are his comments about this one : "A
1967 Citroen DS21 - We can
sometimes spot a DS on the street ;
when we do see one, lying low on the
ground, we can not help but whisper
"Waoh..."
"Old Timer" is all about old car
restoration, more or less the
equivalent of "Gazoline" in France.
The cover is always illustrated with a
drawing by artist Shin Numajiri; here
are his comments about this one : "A
1967 Citroen DS21 - We can
sometimes spot a DS on the street ;
when we do see one, lying low on the
ground, we can not help but whisper
"Waoh..."
Tipo, March 2005.
The DS makes regular appearances
in "Tipo", even as the unlikely match
for a comparison with a Lamborghini !
The article itself is detailed
The DS makes regular appearances
in "Tipo", even as the unlikely match
for a comparison with a Lamborghini !
The article itself is detailed
Pen, November 1999.
After being virtually absent from
Japan's car magazines for almost 20
years, roughly from the late '70 to the
late '90, the DS makes a come-back
as a classic car and a reference in
automotive design. The cover of this
"lifestyle" magazine proposes to its
male readership "how to own a classic
car".
(Document A. Komo)
After being virtually absent from
Japan's car magazines for almost 20
years, roughly from the late '70 to the
late '90, the DS makes a come-back
as a classic car and a reference in
automotive design. The cover of this
"lifestyle" magazine proposes to its
male readership "how to own a classic
car".
(Document A. Komo)
Tipo, January 2000.
A DS behind a BX on the cover a
"Tipo", a magazine featuring mostly
"latin" cars, namely French and Italian,
old or recent. The main story: a
"Citroen boom", nothing less !
(Document A. Komo)
A DS behind a BX on the cover a
"Tipo", a magazine featuring mostly
"latin" cars, namely French and Italian,
old or recent. The main story: a
"Citroen boom", nothing less !
(Document A. Komo)
Navi, January 2006.
This other car magazine also
celebrates the DS for its 50th
anniversary.
(Document A. Komo)
This other car magazine also
celebrates the DS for its 50th
anniversary.
(Document A. Komo)