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Description
The car was sold new in 1979 by the legendary dealership Forsgrens Bilfynd in Abborrträsk. The first owner was sports personality Hugo Lenman, residing in Arvidsjaur. He was meticulous in maintaining his red GS. He kept the car until his passing in 1995. It remained in the family until 2000, when Forsgrens Bilfynd bought the car back. Forsgrens appreciated the well-kept and at that time over 20-year-old car, so they kept it as a nice advertising piece.
In 2004, it was sold to a young man who moved to Björkvik. He stored the car at his father's place in Boden and used it during visits to his hometown. Unfortunately, it was stored outdoors for many years. The current owner, a knowledgeable Citroën enthusiast, got a tip about a rare GS Club Break parked outside in a garden in Boden. He decided to try to save the car. After persistent persuasion, he finally managed to buy the car in 2019.
The current owner immediately set to work on the car, installing a new battery and starter motor, and servicing it, which also included an overhaul of the hydraulic system. Over the years, he has made ongoing improvements, which can be read about in the owner's comments.
The car comes with a spare wheel, jack, service notes, and an instruction manual. The owner is also including a set of new brake pads and extra wheels. The stylish brochure for the GS model is also included.
This is a remote auction, which means the car has not been inspected or test-driven on-site by BWA staff.
In 2004, it was sold to a young man who moved to Björkvik. He stored the car at his father's place in Boden and used it during visits to his hometown. Unfortunately, it was stored outdoors for many years. The current owner, a knowledgeable Citroën enthusiast, got a tip about a rare GS Club Break parked outside in a garden in Boden. He decided to try to save the car. After persistent persuasion, he finally managed to buy the car in 2019.
The current owner immediately set to work on the car, installing a new battery and starter motor, and servicing it, which also included an overhaul of the hydraulic system. Over the years, he has made ongoing improvements, which can be read about in the owner's comments.
The car comes with a spare wheel, jack, service notes, and an instruction manual. The owner is also including a set of new brake pads and extra wheels. The stylish brochure for the GS model is also included.
This is a remote auction, which means the car has not been inspected or test-driven on-site by BWA staff.
Free history (22)
Technical data
Year
1979/1979
Registration date
1979-02-02
Mileage
60 000 km
Kw / hp
43 / 58
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
Red
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Four-cylinder air-cooled flat engine with a 1.2-liter displacement. The tax horsepower was rated at 60. It starts easily and runs well. A new timing belt and tensioner were installed in 2023 at 56,750 km. Last serviced on 2023-10-04 with new engine oil and filter. New NOS wheels and new Michelin tires were installed in 2021.
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Interior condition
The interior looks very nice. There is a sunburned hole on the backrest of the driver's seat. See picture.
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Exterior condition
Gives an overall good impression. There is a small dent that runs as a straight line on the right side of the body, extending from the front fender backward. See the pictures.
The left rear fender has been repaired at some point. Moisture has gotten under the filler, causing rust blisters; the owner has not found any rust holes, only surface rust on the fender. There is also surface rust on the inside lower edge of the tailgate. Both rocker panels have been patched by a professional on the upper side in the door openings, and are only primed. Please look carefully at all the pictures to form an opinion about the condition. -
General condition
In Sweden, this is now a rare model. Most Citroën GS cars have succumbed to the ravages of time. This one is in good usable condition. Nothing has been rebuilt or modified. If you repaint the rear fender and touch up other areas, this car can become a gem with relatively little effort.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2019-05-17
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1978-09-26 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1979-02-02
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-06-21
Besiktigad tom: 2025-06-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 7
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1978-09-26 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1979-02-02
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-06-21
Besiktigad tom: 2025-06-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 7
Owner's comment
I decided to try to save the car when I got a tip about it. I have owned several Citroëns over the years and at the time, I had a Citroën DS. A friend had seen a red GS standing in a garden for several years and thought the car would be perfect for me. I contacted the property owner, who told me the car belonged to his son who had moved out. It was not for sale. But I did not give up and after several contacts with both the father and the son, I finally managed to buy it.
I immediately got to work. I replaced the battery and the troublesome starter motor. I went through the brakes and changed the oil in the hydraulic system. I managed to get hold of NOS (New Old Stock) for both headlights. I also found NOS wheels, which I fitted with new Michelin tires in the correct dimension. In 2021, I replaced the windshield, and in 2023, at 56,750 km on the odometer, I changed the timing belt and tensioner. I am including some new wear parts such as new brake pads. An extra set of wheels is also included.
There is surface rust on the rear fender where there is an old repair. You can see that the fender has been repainted at some point. I have not wanted to start touching it up and messing with the fender. It's better that it remains in its unaltered condition so the new owner can see what they are buying.
(NOS, New Old Stock, means an older unused spare part in original condition and essentially new.)
Facts about the model
Citroën GS at the Paris Motor Show in 1970. The Citroën GS was manufactured between 1970 and 1979. The car was technically very advanced with zero-point suspended front wheels, centrally mounted front disc brakes, and a somewhat simplified hydraulic system from the DS/ID. The car was also produced in station wagon and sedan variants called Break and Berline, respectively. The most common engine sizes were 1015 and 1220 cubic centimeters, but there were a few other versions in France due to tax laws. The engine is air-cooled, which is not very common in today's cars. GS was also produced in 1974 and 1975 with a Wankel engine in 847 examples, but they did not work well and were recalled and scrapped.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Luleå
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2024-08-29.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
Distance sales
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