Engine rebuilt, hydraulics and injection system renovated
Recent full service
2024 independent inspection available
Very well maintained classic French supercar
The Plus
It was an ambitious idea. Citroën would take the DS and evolve it into a luxurious 'grande routière' in the spirit of the elegant pre-war French cars of the Talbot-Lago, Bugatti and Delage marques, filling the gap in the market then recently vacated by Facel Vega.
To provide the appropriate performance, Maserati, the group's new acquisition, was asked to adapt the V8 of its Indy sports car into a V6. Designed by Robert Opron and technologically advanced, even by Citroën's already high standards, the new SM featured clever DIRAVI power steering and hydraulic suspension.
This beautiful 1973 car is both very well maintained and particularly rare. It is a very appreciable "SC" car with the 2.7 litre "injection" engine and manual gearbox, and one of only 260 cars finished in the magnificent Bleu de Brégançon, which was only available for one year.
The paintwork is pleasingly original, but the engine, hydraulics and injection system have recently been extensively rebuilt. A full service has also been carried out. It is being marketed with the guarantee of a rigorous 2022 independent inspection, visible in the photographs.
The SM is one of the greatest GT cars of the last 50 years, and this example has the specification and condition that discerning collectors will appreciate.
Car number 96, out of 1,675 SC models built in 1973
Last inspection carried out 07 03 2024
Detailed independent assessment 2022 visible in photographs
Engine, hydraulics and injection system overhauled
Only 10% of the 2,619 1973 SMs built were the colour of this car
Condition
Original and rare Bleu de Brégançon (code 637) in good condition with light patina
Standard factory car with straight bodywork and no visible corrosion
We recommend checking the independent inspection report on the photographs
We are advised that the car has not been crashed or damaged
Ivory velour interior in superb condition with original specification
This includes elegant woodwork and a period radio system
The roof is original and the aerial is not connected.
Of the range of colours available to original SM buyers, Bleu De Brégançon is surely one of the most beautiful, as this very original car shows. It was only available for one year, and it is perhaps surprising, given its beauty, that only 260 cars were finished in this colour.
This beautiful car is in excellent original condition, with only very slight traces of patina testifying to its authenticity. There is no corrosion on the panels or underside, all of which have been well maintained. The interior is faithful to the spirit of the vehicle, being well maintained and unmodified. It retains a range of admirable details that make these GT cars such great buys.
Powertrain
2,670 cm3 fuel-injected V6 engine developed by Maserati, producing 175 bhp
5-speed manual gearbox
Engine rebuilt and valves recently overhauled
Injection system also rebuilt
Revised hydraulics
Recent full service
Independent mechanical and structural assessment 2022
Described as well maintained and in "impeccable" mechanical condition
Buyers of the SM model could choose between two versions of the Maserati-derived V6 running on fuel injection and carburettors. This car is an "SC" model, which means it is fitted with the 2.7-litre engine with manual gearbox and fuel injection. These cars were among the most popular with buyers.
It is in a condition described by the vendor as 'immaculate'. This is due to a complete rebuild of the engine - including the valves - as well as an overhaul of the hydraulics and fuel injection system. A full service has also recently been carried out.
A full independent inspection in 2022 reinforces the vendor's impression of a very well maintained and faultless car.
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1973 Citroën SM 2.7 Injection
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