Brown Citroën GS from 1971 (MISSING REAR-VIEW MIRROR)
Echelle: 1/43ème
ATTENTION: il manque le rétroviseur
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Here is a Citroën GS miniature in brown, made in 1/43 scale and representing a GS from 1971. This model reproduces one of the most original saloons of its era, recognisable by its taut profile, its rear hatchback and its lines designed by Robert Opron. For enthusiasts of French cars of the 1970s, it is a piece that recalls a period when Citroën still dared to make very distinctive technical and aesthetic choices.
In a collection, the Citroën GS holds a special place. It bridges the iconic models of the brand, such as the DS or the 2CV, and the more modern cars that followed. For a collector, it is also a way to document the evolution of French automotive design at the turn of the 1970s, with its angular shapes and its confidently technical message.
The Citroën GS was presented in 1970 to replace already aging mid-range models. Citroën was then looking for a saloon capable of appealing to family buyers while retaining the brand's technical identity. The project entrusted to Robert Opron, a stylist who had also worked on the SM and the CX, gave birth to a low, fluid bodywork equipped with a hatchback, a solution still rare on saloons of the time.
Mechanically, the GS is based on a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, air-cooled, whose capacity varies according to the versions. This unit, combined with hydropneumatic suspension, offered a ride comfort faithful to Citroën's reputation. Road holding and the suppleness of the suspension were strong arguments against more conventional rivals, and the GS quickly won over the specialist press.
This success was confirmed by international recognition: the GS was elected European Car of the Year in 1971. Sold in more than two million examples, with its successor GSA version that followed it, it became one of the most widespread Citroëns of its generation. Its career was also marked by variants such as the estate, which broadened its family and professional audience.
Founded in 1919 by André Citroën, the brand established itself from the start through innovative industrial methods. The famous double chevron, borrowed from herringbone gears, became a symbol of the brand and of its taste for precise mechanics. From the 1920s, Citroën established large-scale production and became a major player in European automobiles.
After the Second World War, the brand experienced a remarkable period of innovation with the 2CV, the DS and then the Ami. Each model asserted a distinctive social and technical vision, designed to meet the practical needs of users. This logic of rupture can still be seen in the GS, which continues a tradition where comfort and engineering take precedence over the purely aesthetic codes of the era.
In the mid-1970s, Citroën entered a phase of profound upheaval, with the takeover by Michelin followed by the rapprochement with Peugeot. These industrial upheavals partly explain why the models of this period, including the GS, today occupy a special place in the history of the chevron brand.
When the GS arrived on the market, many drivers discovered a vehicle that resembled nothing known. Its air-cooled flat engine made people talk, as did its hatchback, which made loading luggage easier and paved the way for a new way of designing the family saloon. For some, it was a revolution; for others, a strangeness difficult to tame.
The economic context also played a role. The 1970s were marked by the first oil shocks, and a car with a frugal engine and sound road behaviour took on a new dimension. The GS appealed through its ability to combine comfort, space and controlled consumption, at a time when motorists were beginning to look at fuel spending with greater attention.
The GS is also found in the daily life of the French: taxis, family cars, rental or service vehicles. This popular character helped fix its image in the collective memory. Today, spotting a GS on a country road or in a provincial town is often enough to bring back childhood memories and family trips.
This success gives the GS a particular cultural dimension. It embodies a period when the French automobile sought to reinvent itself without renouncing its spirit of innovation. This is precisely what makes it interesting to today's enthusiasts, who see in it a symbol of the industrial boldness of the 1970s.
In the world of miniatures, the Citroën GS in 1/43 scale naturally finds its place alongside the models that marked the brand's history. A collection devoted to the chevrons gains coherence when it combines iconic saloons, family estates and utility vehicles. To explore these worlds, you can browse our selection of Citroën miniatures, or discover the classics from 1950 to 1979 that place the GS in its era.
The GS also pairs very well with the other productions of its time. You can place it alongside our models from the 1970s, or complete it with saloons and estates that illustrate the diversity of family bodywork. For a consistent display, the 1/43 scale offers great coherence between pieces.
This miniature is aimed above all at collectors of French cars, Citroën enthusiasts and all those who keep a memory of GS cars on the roads of their childhood. It will also interest lovers of classic automobiles who wish to document the great saloons of the period, as well as people looking for models representative of an era when French automotive design was particularly bold. For devotees of the brand as well as curious newcomers, it is an interesting gateway into the history of Citroën.
Serge PINSON
12 November 2026
In addition to the fact that the 1/43 miniatures received are perfectly in line with the photographs and my expectations and are of great finesse, they arrived very quickly (I was even informed of the shipment) and very carefully packaged. Very satisfied, I placed a new order with Bernard Miniatures, a seller I recommend for their selection and reliability.
Christian Frassinetti
11 November 2026
High-quality products, top-level shipping, we care about the customer in this house, I am more than satisfied with my purchases. There will be more...
Herve
11 November 2026
Perfectly packaged product, arrived well and completely matches the description, I highly recommend! Thank you!
The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
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