jean-louis bui pays homage to the citroën DS with revival concept

jean-louis bui pays homage to the citroën DS with revival concept
(above) this car concept aims to pay homage to the 1955 citroën DS
all images courtesy of jean-louis bui    

jean-louis bui is a french designer with over 25 years of experience in the design and engineering of automobiles. he works at etud-integral, a parisian company dedicated to the production of functional prototypes. for the sixtieth anniversary of the citroën DS, bui presents us with his contemporary vision of the mythical car. he recalls how this specific model marked the history of cars thanks to its innovation and futuristic aerodynamic design.

for his ‘DS revival concept’, jean-louis bui created a contemporary reinterpretation of the 1955 model of the citroën DS. the concept also references other legendary versions like the citroën SM and citroën CX. this project aims to pay homage to the legendary automobile. 

the ‘DS revival concept’ shows a bold selection of colors

the designer referenced not only the citroën DS, but also the SM, and CX

the car revival concept maintains its renowned white roof 

even though the model has been revisited, the spirit of the original DS is still there

side view

rear view

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom