1986 Citroen GSA - My new car! A closer look and on-board drive footage
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2020
- Many of you saw the Live Reveal of my new Citroen GSA, but here's a better-quality look around the car. The first part was filmed on the actual day of collection. Includes on-board sounds as we go for a drive, and listen to the thrum of the flat-four, aircooled engine of 1299cc.
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Absolutely bonkers car with a dash that looks like Darth Vader’s shower controls. Very HubNut!
Brilliant comparison
Looks more 80s than Grace Jones!
Pwahahaha...nice one
I'm so thrilled that you bought a GSA!
I wish that Citroen still made interesting cars like this.
The French have lost all courage.
You gotta love how Citroen places the handbrake where the radio normally lives and radio where the handbrake should be
The Peugeot 405 (last Pug we got in the States) put the radio there too.
You think that's weird! If you look at the engineering side the pistons are where 5th gear should be and naturally 5th gear is driven directly from the crank shaft!
@@goyadressunofficial
No they didn't. The radio was in the same place as for the rest of the world as was the handbrake where it was in all other market versions.
@ It was at my local Peugeot dealer. Maybe it was some sort of dealer conversion. Keep in mind that we only got the first generation of 405s before they withdrew from the US market.
...until your cassette deck fills with junk ;)
A classic HubNut car in the fact that not much works. Fun times.
Haha
I always like how French car markers always think out side of the box. and not copy what others are doing in the world when building cars
Had an L reg GS Club years ago and it was one of the best cars I ever owned. Good performance, superb brakes and handling. As it had the hydropnumatic suspension I used to have great fun raising the car at traffic lights and watching the expression on the faces of the people behind me. Thanks for posting the video, brought back a lot of good memories.
Citroëns from the early 80s were always a bit left field, but still superior and more interesting than equivalent cars of the time
I had a 1982 GSA Pallas for 5 years and really enjoyed it. You quickly learn to rotate your hand for the hand brake. I had forgotten about the brakes... utterly brutal. One of the camshafts went on mine and the doors used to fly open due to dodgy locks (look out for the barrel coming out with the key). The interior was beautiful and all my electrics worked fine. Im looking forwards to this.
Citroen should return to the hydraulic suspension, they've lost their USP
I actually have a facelifted Cactus with the new hydraulic cushion suspension and it's not that bad coming from a C5 III. It's kinda quirky and rather spacious for its size but Ian ruined it for me because it has a massive triangle of doom.
Perkelenaattori but no self levelling!! 😩
@@twogoonsonanadventure Well it's a compact crossover so it's higher than a regular car anyway and fortunately the people I have sitting at the back aren't horribly fat. I've actually learned to like my Cactus in the 1.5 years I've had it even though it's not quite as comfortable as my C5 III was. My C5 had 225/60/16 tires with the accessory double lamination so the evil sounds of the outside world were far and away when I sat inside it.
It is what Tesla Model Threes lack. There's nothing like a GS for gliding down country roads. A Tesla GS is what I want. Forget the beautiful flat four sound, and welcome in the silence.
@@tonyduncan9852 Model 3 has horrible sound deadening IMO. The interior noise level is worse than in several ICE cars.
A quirky little package + plenty of horizontal delight = je t'aime!
I had a GSA in the USA. Such a glorious car.
How did that happen?
That engine sounds lovely when you put your foot down, looks like it goes well for 66hp!
Splendid choice, Ian! I’m greatly looking forward to future episodes featuring the GSA. I’ve always been intrigued by Citroens, but they’re as good as invisible here in the States. Looks like the GSA is well-endowed with classic Citroen eccentricity, and I love that!
Greetings from America I have never seen this car before and I love it
I remember the first time I drove a GS. A friend loaned it to me to pick up my girlfriend with the parting words, "And don't crash it!"
I then promptly backed it into an RX7.
I blame him, of course, for his negativity causing it all to happen ;)
A great choice of an unusual car. It's great to see how much you love it. Look forward to following progress with this along with the rest of the fleet!
Drive on, HubNut. Love the new car, like that it's black (with red trim :-) ). Have fun in these 'interesting times'. It is certainly fun watching your videos.
nutty cit gsa advert tag at the time was " high speed 5 speed gsa" LOL
Bodywork looks amazing, I remember seeing these lined up outside a now gone Citroen dealer at the bottom of our road when I was a kid ready for the 1st Aug reg change (they were parked in a way that meant they were slightly protruding over the pavement) sometime in the early 80’s always thought they looked so different compared with other stuff - in a good way.
You took me back in memory lane. We had a GS Special in the family 1.1 litre. We've cruised all Europe with it from Greece. Happy memories 😢
I turned my handbrake upside down. You get the screws at the top but the button is on the right side then. Easy job. Also swapped the entire interior with a Pallas. Best car I ever had.
Had one of these back in the 80’s, an x reg 81 gsa special. Superb, reliable, and quirky. People would give a sharp intake of breath, and in a voice of impending doom, tell me that when, and not if, the hydraulic suspension went wrong, then I would receive a repair bill similar to the national debt of a Central American country. Well, am happy to report that none of this ever happened, in 7 years and over 100 thousand miles of ownership, in fact, a mate down the pub was a mechanic at a Citroen dealership, and reassured me that in his knowledge, they had never had one of these in with hydraulic probs. All in all a great motor, happy days! Enjoy hubnut.
I'm glad you've learnt to love again after saying goodbye to the Ford Fairmont.
Very underestimated car. An icon in the history of the automobile
Remember driving that road when we came to the Internal Fire Museum of Power. Good times. Enjoy the GSA. Really interesting car of the type that just don’t exist new anymore, sadly. A CX would be lovely too.
A GS1220 green metallic was my very first car. It was a little more conventional inside with brown vinyl. Very sweaty but so stable on the road. What a suspension! Lovely to see your GSA.
I'm fascinated by this car. I hope it is a good find for you and welcome back to the UK!
Boxer engines have inherent perfect mechanical balance , that's why they sound and feel so smooth at higher revs.
Another excellent video Ian. Was very proud that I managed to get the word "thusly" into a report at work this week!
In the 80’s i hated Citroen,now i love them.
Great to see you home Ian. Loving the Citroen and loving the return of the West wales scenery even more.
What an amazing find. Always loved the way these looked. Still think they look almost modern now. Great job. Excellent video. That's just earned my sub. Keep up the great work 😁👍
I think you chose well. That car looks so comfortable and drives so nicely. And so quiet. I'd love a car like that.
Sooo quite!
When you were stopped on side of the road I thought the car was switched off, but it wasn't!!
I can't believe I like a loud car and a quite one, at same time lol
It's thanks to you that I now have an uncontrollable need to buy an old or under appreciated car, my mate just doesn't get it and wonders why I don't want another supra ect. Love your content glad your back and still able to get on with things.
I used to have one of these as my first car after I passed my test in 1993. It served me well for a couple of years. It was given it by someone I knew. I used to love playing with the suspension.
I had one of those. It went like stink. That engine is a gem. You will enjoy that car. Less said about the rev counter the better!
@Jack Beanstalk The escort 1.3 was only 57hp just shows you dont need all this power to have fun. I had a Nova 1.4SR with just 73bhp and it was more than adequate. Wish I still had it.
@Jack Beanstalk 65, to be correct.
I've got a 1976 with a 1300 GSA engine and yes it's surprisingly fast. The only issue I have is the 4 speed GS 1220 gearbox, it's a bit too short and fitting a 5 speed is difficult.
Totally agree with Phil. I grew up with Alfasuds and GSAs as a 17 year old. My 1.3 1980 GSA was much much faster than my 1980 'Sud ti.
I enjoyed the run from Aberaeron , happy memeories . Your new car looks and sounds well !
I used to drive a GS 1220 club. Hated it mercilessly back then, now I miss it so much.
Marvelous self-reflections on a relaxing drive at the end there :D
Amazing cars! I have a deep loving affection for all classic Citroen’s and Renault’s, but especially the GS and I love the interesting dashboard these have, it wasn't till I watched your video I realised the handbrake release is also on the dash 😏
Memories... my dad had a white GSA X3 back in the day, with the black rear spoiler. Quirky but nice 🙂
I’m just about to buy a CX 1983 GTi with 43,000 km
You are a lucky man.
I passed my test in my parents 1978 CX.
I then went looking to buy a GTI, but alas all insurance companies had other ideas,so I had to get my Citroen fix by borrowing the CX when ever I could.
Thomas how much do they go for
pee20pee I think it depends how lucky you are and what condition they’re in as always. But for a reasonable runner anywhere between €3000 and €12000. Recently an exceptional one that once belonged to Erich Honecker was on sale for €80,000 in Germany if I recall correctly. They seem to be quite sought after in Germany.
Yes do so! I own a GTI too. Awesome car.
Hope it will turn out well for you. CX's are just beautiful.
Still haven't forgiven Jeremy Clarkson for what he did to the stationcar...
The interior is so space ship looking with that steering wheel and those gauages it is querky and cool.
I love the way you enjoy a new car in your fleet, it's almost the same pleasure I feel when I buy one...! 👍
citroen is the pioneer of magic carpet ride.
I actually love the interior coloring of this GSA !!!
What an incredible looking car! Never seen anything like it before! breaking convention, I love it!!
i remember seeing the CITROEN GSA COTTAGE estate and being in love with his beige color when i was a teen
Flat four for the win! This one definitely gets the Endfloat seal of approval! I love it!
I love the quirky styling, and hydraulic suspension set up on classic Citroën models.
Love your new car!
Funnily enough I am already drawing parallels with my 19 plate Black Cactus.
Hope you enjoy and it serves you well.
Great choice Mr Hub Nut, a true Citroën through and through. Looking forward to seeing more of this. 👍
That sounds lovely, looks very smooth riding. Wish I'd bought one.
Back in 1981 I had the standard GS (conventional instruments and minor controls, 1220cc) as a company car - for just a few hours. It had been a hack at the Durban office of the firm I was working for; it had then been allocated to me and I was driving it back home to Mbabane Swaziland, now Eswatini. Just the other side of the border and driving on gravel I had an accident and wrote the GS off. Up until that moment I had really been enjoying the car, I thought it delightful, especially on long, fast bends. Pity, I could have seen myself very happy with the GS. I wish you all he best with yours and shall be following developments with interest!
Fantastic! I owned a GSA Break for 3½ yrs in the early nineties, i remember how smooth the ride was. I even joined the GS/GSA club, i still have the club magazines. Black is a rare color for a GSA, it suits the car.
Again, great thing! More trim clues: Special has an all black grille, a Pallas has side mirrors adjustable from the inside, Club and Pallas have interval wipers. A really Special mix!
Love the GS hubnut,not many left over here.
What a beautiful car you got! Pretty amazing technology
Great video Ian; as always. Cheers.
Such a cool car. I remember getting lifts in my mates mums GSA, could not take my eyes of the dash
Fantastic car! I love them. Best of luck working on it. It was common in the 70s and 80s to see them abandoned on drives as people couldn't work on them or couldn't afford to pay for repairs!
My first car was a Fiat Uno MKI in 2002 and had the same style of light/wipers controllers... do i miss that car and all that coolness!!! :) Unfortunately new cars would never beat that.
Thanks for your videos and channel! Top content here!
Excellent video Ian, it was about time you got a G series, loved my GS Pallas and my dad had 2 GS's when i was younger, fantastic cars 🙂
I'm loving the new steed Ian.
Ung!.....brakes work Ian 😁. What a sweet relaxing car that seems to be to travel in.
Delightfully different. ..happy driving
There's just something uniquely Citreon about that steering wheel. Love it 😍 That look on your face says you don't care if you might have overpaid a mite 😊
I had a friend in the 90’s who’s family were Citroen mad they had a Citroen GSA the only one I’ve ever seen in Australia it was a green metallic in colour never sold new here the GS was however Australians aren’t very kind to Citroen cars not very well received you may or may not of noticed when you were out here I’ve always wanted a Citroen my mother bought a DS brand new she still talks about that car fondly today and she is close to 80 now enjoy your new car Ian 😎
Nice car and wow those hub caps are fantastic.
In 1984 we came so close to buying a GSA, violent orange with black interior. We can't remember why we didn't have it. A couple of weeks later the choice boiled down to Citroen Visa or Renault 14. Possibly wisely we took the Visa which was really nice, quiet despite the Douvrin engine and with a great ride. The satellite switchgear was fine once you got used to it.
I've owned (and still do!) quite a few BX's and Xantias and once rode in a GS. It's on a whole other level suspension-wise compared to its younger siblings! If only I had the money, I'd love a GS or a CX.
I really enjoyed that. I know nothing of this car, other than the fact that it seems perfect for you!
Nice memories of my dads 1978 GS Pallas in blanc meije and copious amounts of stainless trim. Nice sounding motor.
Love it! CX and GS are the last Citroëns without McPherson, it's just not the same after that. Still nice having hydropneumatics in a BX, XM etc but it's not the REAL deal imo.
My dad and his brothers were big Citroën Fans, i grew up surrounded by GSA, DS/ID, CX, BX, 11BL, a 16hp 2CV and played in various wrecks and organ donors that were rusting around in our sheds and garden. Once my uncle exported two CX Breaks and a trailer to Poland, in the early 90s - One pulling the trailer with the other car on it. Took a good while and a good amount of bakshish to cross the border :D
Thanks for reviving these memories, I wish you all the best with that magnificent little piece!
Fantastic purchase Ian, happy motoring... ps I must say I'm slightly jealous 😁
I like it , i remember them being relatively common in my youth and always considered a bit special . I can see why you bought it as it's desirable and super rare now . I hope it doesn't give you too many trials and tribulations .
Loved those cars, rarely seen sadly ....in the UK at least.. Thanks for sharing.
Love the quirkyness of Citroens I had a immaculate bx GTi bought for a few hundred quid from auction
Such a cool car, beautiful colour as well. 👍👍👍 Good investment and looking at the condition well worth the money.
There's a definite charm about ordinary old cars. I recently drove a 1993 Toyota Corolla and I was taken aback by how fun it was to drive this 1,6l econobox. Just so much lighter than my Saab.
I can see why the GSA makes a superb car, shame there isn't more around. Good choice sir!
I am looking forward to discovering more about this car. With the apparent soundness of the structure and rareness I think the price is ok.
Look at it this way, Ian: at least the headliner isn't sagging.
That thing actually goes and sounds very good
Welcome back ian👍👍
i remember my brother in laws, very smooth car,always seemed relaxed, on the seat belts[ mot guy told me] you can spray them with silicone or polish and run a cloth up them and they should return normally, i dont about your GSA but my brother in laws brakes were sharp.
Nub Nut is back - driving quirky cars in the UK! Great car, Ian. Don't worry about 'over-paying' - we've all done it, when you want something. Fond mermories of my 1975 GS X 1222cc. Magic carpet ride and single-spoke steering wheel. Also had a BX14RE - fab car, plastic bonnet. Why are there so few BXs surviving, they sold well enough? There's more Rover P6s for sale today!
I loved the GSA as soon as I saw her!
Regarding your comment about the noisy suspension, I’m sure I once read somewhere that the fluid which transmits the forces throughout the system is also quite a good conductor of sound. My CX is somewhat similar, you hear the bumps and pot holes but usually don’t feel them. It’s a little disconcerting at first as you tend to associate the sound with a jolt, but that doesn’t materialize.
Thanks for your Citroen Vidéos wich are very interesting and makes me very happy (as a french mécanicien in olds car restoration) and maybe a little proud form some reasons. Thanks.
I'm amazed how good the body work is most were scrapped years ago and had no second hand value just shows if you want one now how much you have to pay 3,500 wow and it needs a lot of minor repairs but they are something special
Owned a GSA Pallas, beautiful cars to drive.
Congrats! It's a fantastic weird little car! It will probably drive you crazy in the beginning, because if you want to work on it, you'll have to think outside the box all the time. But when the work is done, you'll love it, it's so unique!
If you're looking for parts, you should get in touch with Chevronic Centre in the UK, Daniel Engelhardt in Germany and GSAmi Service in France. The rest is available on eBay, Leboncoin etc.
Before going for the timing have a look at cleaning the carb/fuel system out. I remember those units pinking anytime there was rough fuel, old fuel or even if they got a little crud in them. Usually a clear out and some fresh petrol makes all the difference. It usually stops them bogging at the bottom of the rpm range too but thats a 50/50 chance - some of them just do that....
Lovely Car, congrats!
One of Citroen's good uns, camshafts used to get noisy if the oil changes got erratic. I remember the sales ads GSA going head on with 48 ton artics & driving between them after blowing out the O/S/F tyre, rather them than me!
Outstanding!!! I really like the GS, ide like an original one with the strip rev counter... May be one day if I find the right one..
My God, how I miss these wonderfull cars !
Nifty looking gear-lever action
Our deputy headmaster had one of these in 1981 ! They’ve always been such a quirky cool car .
You are the first person to ever use the words "deputy headmaster" and "cool" together ☺
I had a GS Estate in the 1970s, extraordinary car and very roomy, if rather under-powered. Changing the front brake pads was fun, involving removing the spare wheel and the heater box (they were inboard, either side of the gearbox).