50th DS Anniversary in Paris The Citroen DS has just celebrated its 50th anniversary and to mark the occasion 1,600 Citroenists staged a rally on Sunday October 9th in central Paris to pay tribute to one of the world's most beloved and honored vehicles.. The convoy drove from the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower, passing the newly renovated Grand Palais where in an auto show in October 1955 Citroen's revolutionary saloon awed the crowds. Paul managed to pull off a last-minute trip to France, met up with a Belgian Citroen friend and spent the weekend soaking up and enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime Birthday party. Paul snapped off almost 600 pics on his digital camera - here are only a handful. 50 Candles for the D model. A huge collection of D models to inspect and admire. A few 'pintjes' (pints) with new-found Belgian friends. Cruella DeVille (?) with a DS-based Eleonore. The Michelin tyre-tester's dual rear-mounted V8s. The gargantuan Michelin tyre-testing DS wagon. An original French government DS19. An 8-wheeled DS car hauler. DS ambulance. Citroen's DS Rallye TAP. The DS Cafe - note that a Kronenbourg (beer) is cheaper than a soda. On the way to Paris. Waiting for the parade down the Champs Elysees. More waiting - 1,600 D Models ready to go. Are we ready to go yet?? or 'just enjoying the view.' Following a DS Bossaert GT19.  Best viewed with Netscape © 2005 Citroën Concours of America