!This Citroen SM got away, but there are more like it here.
41k-Mile 1972 Citroen SM
Bid To $23,250 On 3/20/20$23,250 Ended
Seller: RoysSM
Location: Pelham, Alabama 35124
Chassis: 00SB8690
41k Miles Shown
2.7L Maserati V6
Refinished in Metallic Brown
Reupholstered Brown Interior
Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension
Factory Manuals
Model Page: Citroen SM
Category: French
This 1972 Citroën SM was acquired by the seller in 1995 from its reported second owner and underwent a refurbishment that concluded in 2017. Work included a color change to metallic brown, reupholstering the tobacco brown leather interior, sorting the central hydraulic system, rebuilding the carburetors, renewing the primary cam chain, and more as detailed below. The car is powered by a 2.7-liter Maserati V6 driving the front wheels via a Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission. The car was offered by the seller in a May 2018 BaT auction, with approximately 100 of its 41k indicated miles having been added since. This SM is now offered with service records, factory manuals and literature, and a clean Alabama title in the seller's name.
The body reportedly was repainted in 2011 after repairing damage behind the right front wheel and a crease in right rear quarter along with removing all the trim and glass. The color change was conducted using a low-VOC metallic Scarabee Brun color with a clearcoat finish, and the trim and brightwork were cleaned and polished before reassembly.
The front headlights and running-light housings are said to have been removed and cleaned, while the rears were similarly cleaned and the internal reflectors recoated. Doors, door hardware, and latches were disassembled and reconditioned, while the window-operating mechanisms were repaired.
The central hydraulic system reportedly was fitted with a new main accumulator, front sphere, and rear spheres in 2015. Low-pressure side hydraulic leaks were repaired, including rear suspension boots, broken and split polyurethane tubing, and deteriorated rubber connectors. The high-pressure hydraulics are said to remain leak-free. This system provides hydraulic pressure for control of the suspension system, including automatic level control, variable ride height, and jacking for under-car service. It also provides power to disc brakes at all four wheels, and the power steering system. Factory 15″ wheels are wrapped in 205/70 Pirelli P5 tires that show sidewall cracks. A walk-around video is provided above.
The interior features reupholstered leather seats and armrests, and refurbished door panels and rear side panels. New leather color and texture was selected to match the original surviving material found inside rear seats. Matching vinyl was used to cover the instrument panel top, A-pillars, B-pillars, the fixed and movable rear shelf sections, and the rear hatch window surround. Door and side panels have been reportedly re-conditioned with multiple applications of saddle soap, touch-up dye, and leather conditioner. The headliner was replaced with a new foam-backed material, styled with the original pattern as a reference. New carpets were installed throughout, selected to match original color and texture. Floors were treated with heavy sealant for sound control, and workplace anti-fatigue mats were applied to the floor pans under the carpet.
The cracked instrument panel was re-covered with fabric-backed vinyl with material specifically-selected to match the original interior leather. The instrument panel itself houses a Jaeger speedometer, tachometer, and clock as well as a warning panel. The five-digit odometer shows just over 41k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added by the seller. The seller states that the air conditioning is not functional, the turn-signal relay and electric antenna are not operative, the windshield wipers are weak, and the cabin fan runs slow. Evidence of rust is noted under the rear-seat pan.
The quad-cam Maserati 2.7L V6 was designed by Giulio Alfieri and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque when new. The updates and preventive service of the engine from 2015-forward is said to have included replacement of the upgraded heavy-duty timing chain, water-pump seals, gaskets, O-rings, cam-cover gaskets, spark plugs and wires, fuel filters, and a Spectra cone air filter. The damaged wiring harness was repaired and the fuse holders were refurbished, as were the harness connectors and relay blocks, while harness covers were fitted in favor of cloth tape. An oil and filter change was performed approximately 100 miles ago along with a cooling system flush and fresh coolant, and other previous work conducted by the seller is said to have included:
Rebuilding all three carburetors
Installing a custom throttle cable
Cleaning and polishing the throttle linkage
Installing a new transmission kickdown cable
Repairing the ventilation fan, engine-cooling fans, air-horn compressor, and city horns
Fabricating an air shroud for the oil cooler
Polishing the engine-bay trim and coolant tank
Power is sent to the front wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The fuel tank has been removed and cleaned, and a new fuel filler hose installed. The fuel system has been cleaned and flushed, and the fuel pump refurbished. Additional photos of the underbody are viewable below.
The chassis plate is shown above, and the seller states that period literature is included in the sale along with a factory warranty book, owner's manuals, service manuals, and extensive documentation from the previous two owners and service records from current ownership.
High Bid USD $23,250 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended March 20, 2020 at 1:10PM PT