KM: 97 250 Kms
YEAR: 05/1978
COLOUR: Noir AC 200
MODEL:
1,220 cc engine, 4 speed gearbox. The Basalte is the only limited edition version of the GS. 1800 examples would go on to be built for the French market, using the GS Club as the base.
It comes with the following equipment in particular:
- Manually operated sunroof
- Tinted window glass and laminated windscreen
- Front foglights
- “Pied-de-coq” patterned upholstery and black carpets.
- Decorative adhesive stripes for the bodywork.
- “Pallas” type wheel trims
- Headlamp washers and wipers. Intended for the American market which in fact never came about, the Basalte limited edition proved to be a good way of being quit of the stock.
- Citroen provided stickers of the initials of the owner, which went on the driver’s door.
There was also a certificate provided to attest the authenticity of the Basalte and recorded the number of the series.
HISTORY:
The Citroen agent in Nogaro (South-West of France) sold this car new to a Mr Carrere. He bought it back again 4 years later, being aware of the rarity of the model.
The car remained for more than 30 years in a corner of his garage. The upholstery was protected by covers and the mechanical parts were kept maintained.
After seeing an article about the museum, he contacted me to offer the car. Despite a relatively high mileage, but due to the excellent original condition, the car joins the collection of GS’s here.