The Citroën GS Birotor: 21 unique models of the rotary engine sedan auctioned

Ah, the Citroën GS Birotor! A name that evokes more mystery than admiration, like a bad joke repeated at a boring dinner. Now, imagine a sweet sedan, shy and elegant, driven to claim a glory it will probably never know. That’s the paradox of this automobile! In 2025, these unique models are going up for auction, and who knows? Perhaps a collector madly in love with unpredictable machines will decide to bring this relic back from the realm of obscurity. Quite fascinating, isn’t it?

The Birotor: an innovation but at what price?

Let’s face it, the rotary engine of the GS Birotor was, at the time, one of the boldest innovations. One might say it was like discovering you could make charcuterie with colored pencils. Everyone would love to say “Wow!” but, in reality, they would think twice before taking the risk. Citroën had decided to embark on this crazy adventure of the Wankel engine, borrowing the secret recipe for failure. Classic, isn’t it?

A breathtaking design, but not always in the right way

The lines of the GS Birotor could almost be considered a work of modern art. A kind of abstract outrage against the automobile that could have cut through conventions. Unfortunately for it, buyers didn’t seem convinced that a sedan, albeit vibrant, could be as bold as a velvet suit at a gala evening.

An uncertain fate

From its birth, the GS Birotor was destined for a bit of success, then to a slow but inevitable death. The oil shock of 1974 struck like a thief in the night, not with the gentleness of a caress. The rotary engine, despite its technical claims, quickly collided with realities where frugality and a penchant for gasoline didn’t mix well.

We’re still talking about it, but why?

And yet, like an old wine that, just before being forgotten, brings back memories of great vintages, the GS Birotor is back in the spotlight of a dusty auto scene. Why? The auctions, of course! Collectors, blinded by the allure of the rare, plunge into a frenzy for models that no one wanted when they were in circulation. Irony of fate or simple nostalgia? Both, undoubtedly.

A surprising return to the auction scene

So, 21 special examples of this quirky automobile, ranging from the impeccable specimen to one that looks like it has been caught in a mud deluge, have been put up for auction. A chance for those who have never stopped believing that beauty lies in the absurd. Who wouldn’t be willing to put a gold price on a piece of history that nearly escaped oblivion?

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