About The Blaauwbank Collection:

This lot is part of The Blaauwbank Collection, an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning nearly a century of motoring. The collection showcases everything from practical classics to high-end collector cars, all carefully curated and stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled storage hangars in Central South Africa's arid climate.
For overseas buyers, this is an opportunity to acquire classic cars that have never been exposed to salted roads and the damp European climate.

Shipping Logistics:

A fixed-rate containerised shipping quote of £1,189.00 (Cape Town to London Gateway Port) has been secured by the seller via export agent VA Auto Traders (excludes SA transport and UK port fees).

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Highlights

Extremely rare limited edition X2 Le Mans specification
Right-hand drive example
One former registered keeper
Reported to be exceedingly solid and well-preserved, having spent its life in South Africa
Bespoke Le Mans performance and cosmetic enhancements

The Appeal

French carmakers have seldom done things the easy way. That's why we love them. The Citroën GS was undoubtedly one of the most technically innovative family cars of the 1970s, combining an air-cooled flat-four engine with hydropneumatic suspension and sleek aerodynamic styling. The X2 Le Mans is among the rarest variants: a limited edition produced for the South African market, distinguished by bespoke cosmetic and mechanical enhancements including performance camshafts, a specially jetted carburettor, quad headlamps, a boot spoiler, Perana louvre and distinctive black side striping.

This example is reported to have spent its entire life in the dry interior of South Africa. Finished in Silver Metallic over a White sports interior, it has had just one former registered keeper, described by the vendor as an elderly woman. The hydropneumatic system is said to work reliably across all three selector settings, recent expenditure has been undertaken, and it rides on good Michelin tyres. For the discerning Citroën enthusiast seeking a preserved, rare and right-hand drive GS, this Le Mans edition is well worth closer inspection.

Key Information

Mileage: 122,017 km (indicated)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without technical inspection
Technical specs: 1.2-litre flat-four petrol with performance camshafts and specially jetted carburettor (Le Mans spec)
Paperwork: all SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection

The Detail

The vendor describes the bodywork as exceedingly sound and well-preserved
The car's underside has been photographed for your inspection
Recent expenditure to bring the car up to this level
Retains bespoke Le Mans features: black side striping, X2 decals, special wheel embellishers, quad headlamps, boot spoiler, Perana louvre, front headrests and instrumentation
Retains period Le Mans features, including vinyls, as shown in the photographs
Mechanically specified with a specially jetted carburettor and performance camshafts as per Le Mans edition
The hydropneumatic system is reported to work reliably across all three selector settings

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