1977 | Citroën GS

The Citroën GS ("Grande Série", loosely translated as "Large Series"), later GSA, is a passenger car model from the French car manufacturer Citroën. Between the autumn of 1970 and mid-1986, 2.5 million units were produced. Most of these rolled off the production line at the Rennes factory. The GS was named Car of the Year in 1971.

The car we offer here is from October 1977. This Frenchman moved from France to the Netherlands in 2010 to be pampered in his "old age." The previous owner has owned the Citroën GS since 2020 and used it for many enjoyable trips during those years. The car is in excellent technical condition. Driving this classic Citroën GS is a wonderful experience. Of course, a car of this age also has a point of attention, on the left side at the bottom of the doors, the GS is starting to show some signs of age. Not something that diminishes the driving experience, but in the long run, the car might need some TLC.

Introduction

“The GS is a hypermodern, original car that fully meets all the demands today's driver could possibly have. It has the excellent hydropneumatic suspension system – proven for over 20 years. The same as on the Citroën CX. So, the same rock-solid roadholding, the same constant ride height. Bumps, potholes… the GS doesn't care. It continues on its way undisturbed. Furthermore, it has front-wheel drive and four high-pressure power-assisted disc brakes. The instrument panel in the dashboard forms a clear unit.

You can see everything at a glance. You won't find comparable comfort anywhere – except in the Citroën CX. Its beautiful, progressive lines and perfectly aerodynamic shape harmonize perfectly with its characteristics. And to make it all even more appealing, there are not one but no fewer than six GSs. From the Spécial to the Pallas. So there's a GS for you too.

(Source: GS brochure, Spring 1976)

One of the first two GS designations, intended for the basic version, as was common practice with Citroën at the time. Outside of French-speaking areas, the term "Confort" is meaningless. Therefore, Citroën dropped the term after just two years. From the 1973 model year onward, they were referred to as the GS and the GS 1220.

GS 1220 Club

The differences between the Confort and the Club

Interior-wise, the Confort has: pull tabs instead of armrests, different seats and rear bench, rubber mats instead of carpet, no upholstery on the B- and C-pillars, door bottoms, and trunk walls, interior lighting that only works on the left door, no tachometer, trip meter, clock, or cigar lighter, and no day/night mode on the rearview mirror. The exterior of the Confort is distinguishable by its body-colored window frames, the absence of stainless steel trim around the front and rear windows, and the absence of rubber strips on the front bumper.

Absolutely a car to enjoy, finished in a typical 1970s color.