KM : 58887 Kms
YEAR: 02/1972
COLOUR: Beige Albatros AC087
MODEL
The GS saloon is presented for the first time in September 1970. It is voted car of the year. One year after, it’s the turn of the Break (estate). The sales start in December 1971.
The same engine as the saloon, called ‘Boxer’: 4 flat and opposed cylinders, air-cooled, 1015cc. Overhead camshaft.
61 Ch, 147km/hr. 4 speed gearbox, 4 disc brakes.
Hydropneumatic suspension, with constant ride height despite changing load. Low loading height. Available volume: 1.50 m³.
2 trim levels: Confort and Club, the more luxurious.
This version GS Break 1015 Club is only available during the year-model 1972.
Ami 8 interior door handles known as the ‘snail’ handles, replaced from March 1972.
Option: Back shelf.
HISTORY
I allways wanted to find the rare model of GS estate equiped with the 1015 cc engine. This car had been flagged to me by Michel, an old car collector from Sisteron. His neighbour had informed him of his desire to sell a GS that he had inherited. It was located one hour by road near Veynes.
On first viewing, the car appeared to fit the criteria of the museum. The “high” mileage and a repainted wing made me hesitate. Despite all this, the fact that it was an estate car of the first model and coming from the same region made me load it on the trailer. After 30 years of immobility, recommissioning did not pose any problems, along with a complete overhaul of the mechanical part.