Citroën GS (1976) – In the Wild

AutoWeek forum member ‘D oh’ has come across many special cars recently. Not only the beautiful Maserati Ghibli that we discussed yesterday, but also this Citroën GS Break from 1976. Believe it or not, it is only the second time that we have discussed a GS Break in this section. The last time was already 7.5 years ago. More recently there was a GSA Break, but we can imagine that the older GS will get a bit more attention.

Citroen GS

Last year, a poll at Facelift Friday showed that most voters prefer the GS over the GSA. It also has a slightly more graceful appearance, such a GS. With the transition from GS to GSA in 1979, the model shed quite a few chrome parts and plastic units were replaced to keep it up to date. The thicker bumper in particular provided a slightly different look and a bit of a break in style from the flowing lines of the original. The most fundamental change, however, was that the four-door GS was replaced by a five-door hatchback, because the rear window of the GSA also rose. Before the facelift, you had to rely on the Estate for such a more practical tailgate.

The GS Break was not only a popular choice because of the tailgate, but also a lot of light came in through the enormous and slightly curved rear window. The GS Break proved itself to many Dutch families as a practical, spacious and comfortable family car. Unfortunately, it was also a car with some technical gremlins and GS – like other cars of that time – were often scrapped due to excessive rust rot. This blue one, with its 60 hp 1.3-liter four-cylinder boxer engine, has been spared such a fate. More than eight years ago, AutoWeek was able to experience first-hand how neat it is. Since then, at least visually, nothing seems to have changed. Nice to see it in the picture again. Thanks for sharing the photos, D oh!