KM: 11 225 Kms
YEAR: 05/1973
COLOUR: Vert Argenté métallisé AC 527
MODEL:
Bodywork of the AMI 8 combined with the first engine/gearbox combination from the GS.
4 horizontally opposed (boxer) air cooled cylinders of 1,015 cc. 61 Ch (about 58 bhp). 6CV for taxation.
Front disc brakes. Top speed 140 km/hr.
Exterior differences from the AMI 8:
1. Horizontal lines on the front grille.
2. Ventilation grilles for improved cooling of the 4 cylinders.
3. Strengthened chassis and unique suspension.
4. Gear stick is on the floor
The AMI Super is on the market from 1973 to 1976 in 4 versions: saloon, estate, “Commerciale” and “Service”.
The saloon is rarer than the estate, and here is in the “Club” trim, superior to the “Confort”:
1. Jersey and Targa combined seats
2. Separate front seats with reclining backrests.
3. Sill covering on the carpet
4. Rubbing strips around the body
5. Stainless steel side window trims
The 1973 model had some specific differences:
1. The wheels were those from the AMI 8, becoming slotted from 1974
2. The bodywork and hubcaps are not yet adorned with a black band
3. The front right wing has the motif “1015” which will be replaced by “AMI Super”
Options: Blaupunkt radio, heated rear window, rear seat belts; metallic paint and quartz halogen headlights (present here).
Production total from 1973 to 1976 – 44,820 examples
Price at the time: 2,406 euros (Minimum monthly wage = 122 euros).
HISTORY:
The garage Goulet in Verteillac near to Perigueux is one of the earliest Citroen dealers. At the introduction of the AMI Super, Mr Goulet decides to buy for himself this saloon with the luxury “Club” trim. He used the car very little and died only a few years after its purchase.
His son Christian inherits the car and puts it in his name in 1980. He keeps the car for 35 years as a memory of his father, without really using it. He then decided to sell it and asked his loyal employee Mr Perrier to handle the sale.
The advert appeared very early in the morning. I called immediately and left straight away with my car trailer. It was necessary to be like this: the model is very sought after and especially with such low mileage. On the road, I was called twice by Mr Perrier who wanted to be certain of my impending arrival: the telephone was heating up with calls to the Goulet garage!
After more than 800kms, I was pleasantly welcomed by the Goulet family and Mr Perrier, in a genuine old-fashioned garage where the car had always remained: it was a great moment for everyone, full of emotion.
I later learned that the car was well-known and admired by local Citroen fans, but Mr Goulet had never wanted to sell it, not wanting to see it being driven on the roads of the area.