Discover this beautiful reproduction of the Citroën ID 19 estate from 1958, in its two-tone blue and white livery with roof rack. This 1/43 scale RIO miniature captures all the revolutionary essence of this family vehicle that marked the history of French automobiles.
A true collector's item, this miniature showcases the creative genius of Citroën and the technical audacity that characterized the brand with the chevrons in the 1950s.
Features of the miniature
- Model: Citroën ID 19 estate
- Brand: Citroën
- Year: 1958
- Scale: 1/43 scale
- Color: Blue with white roof and rack
- Manufacturer: RIO
- Protective box included: Yes
The ID 19 estate: a family revolution
Launched in 1958, the Citroën ID 19 estate represented the family adaptation of the revolutionary DS. This estate version offered an ideal compromise between the technical innovation of Neuilly-sur-Seine and the practical needs of French families of the time. With its hydropneumatic suspension and power steering, the ID 19 democratized the cutting-edge technologies of the DS while providing a generous interior.
The ID estate was distinguished by its characteristic fluid lines of the DS/ID family, its large loading capacity, and remarkable modularity. The roof rack, an emblematic element of the 1950s-1960s, transformed this vehicle into the ideal companion for paid holidays and family vacations.
This model achieved notable commercial success, quickly establishing itself as a reference for high-end French estates, a direct competitor to German and English productions of the time.
Citroën at the end of the 1950s
In 1958, Citroën was undergoing a period of intense technological innovation. Three years after the revolutionary launch of the DS 19, the brand with the chevrons was consolidating its avant-garde position with the development of the ID range. This strategy aimed to democratize technical advances while maintaining the exclusive character of the DS.
The company, led by Pierre Bercot, bet on technological differentiation to conquer new markets. Hydropneumatic suspension, power steering, and innovations in passive safety positioned Citroën as the boldest manufacturer of its time. This philosophy of continuous innovation, inherited from André Citroën, continued to guide every product development of the French brand.
The saga of French holidays
The Citroën ID 19 estate is inextricably linked to the emergence of mass holidays in France. In the 1960s, it accompanied French families on the roads of paid vacations, loaded with luggage on its characteristic rack. Its revolutionary ride comfort transformed long journeys to the Côte d'Azur or the Atlantic into pleasant travels.
These ID estates quickly became the vehicles of choice for executives and liberal professions, symbols of a certain notion of progress à la française. Their distinctive silhouette, with that rack loaded with suitcases, marked the French summer road landscape of the 1960s-1970s.
The ID 19 estate also represented a certain art de vivre à la française: combining technical innovation, elegance, and family practicality. It perfectly embodied the optimism of the Glorious Thirties and the aspiration of the middle classes for a more modern and comfortable lifestyle.
Complete your collection of French miniatures
This Citroën ID 19 estate RIO occupies a prime spot in the world of French automotive miniatures. It fits perfectly with Citroën collections and ideally complements reproductions of DS and other family models.
Collectors passionate about French automobiles will particularly appreciate this reproduction that harmoniously dialogues with 1960s miniatures and other collectible estates. This miniature appeals to both fans of technical innovation and nostalgics of the golden age of French automobiles, testifying to the time when Citroën revolutionized the global automotive industry.
