CITROËN SM de 1971 à vendre chez GT VINTAGE CLASSIC CARS

Her Majesty, like new! Family car and service history! History Earlier in the 1960s, Citroën was already toying with the idea of ​​a sporty variant of the DS, a project codenamed "S." Later, the decision was made to develop a dedicated model. When Citroën acquired Maserati in 1968, it finally found the engine for its exclusive GT. On March 11, 1970, the Citroën SM was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Its name derives from the project's "S" designation, and the "M" stands for Maserati. Soon, this elegant sports car became known as "Her Majesty." The Citroën SM was launched at a time when the Marseillaise, the French national anthem, was being played with even more pride than usual. Like the Centre Pompidou and La Défense, two architectural gems of Paris, and the Concorde aircraft, the SM became a symbol of French technological expertise. It was one of the first cars whose body was developed in a wind tunnel, the first front-wheel-drive GT, and one of the first European cars equipped with pioneering air conditioning. And above all, it featured a unique glass front end with a six-headlight configuration and automated dynamic leveling. Unfortunately, engine reliability issues, a poorly trained service network, and the subsequent oil crisis spelled the end for the Citroën SM. Production ceased in 1975. "The SM was born of speed and died with speed," according to Citroën. Only 12,920 SMs were produced during its lifetime. Each SM must therefore be treated with the utmost care, and that is what we offer you today by restoring the reliability of this example, an experience validated by the knowledge acquired over the years on this unique and complex car. Description We are offering for sale this magnificent 1971 Citroën SM in white, which is a second-hand vehicle. Its current owner has had it since 1982 and purchased it with 55,611 km on the odometer, as evidenced by the vehicle inspection dated July 24, 1984, required by the AGF (Automobile General Federation) road safety department at the time. The car now shows only 67,242 km and is in remarkable condition. Stored in a hangar as part of a private collection, the car retains its original paint, original interior, and all its original equipment, including the period-correct radio. Having covered very little ground in 42 years, only 11,631 km, the SM will be regularly serviced and maintained at the DAUNAT garage in Yvelines, known as one of the leading specialists for this model. Its owner passed away, and a complete overhaul of the car was carried out, including: New tires All fluids changed All spheres replaced Carburetor overhaul Ignition system overhaul Cavity wax coating applied to the body, which had already been applied in 1982 when the car was purchased for storage Paint detailing Cleaning of the fabric upholstery, which is in remarkable condition Exhaust replacement New wheels were fitted in 2003 All hoses checked Electric window regulators refurbished It should be noted that in 2011, the SM underwent a major overhaul at 66,792 km: The steering rack was replaced in 2011 at 65,792 km Battery replacement Installation of electronic ignition Overhaul of the entire electrical system Installation of a 3-core radiator Secondary chain check and adjustment Complete engine resealing: intake gaskets, cylinder head cover Replacement of front brake discs and pads Replacement of driveshaft boots (wheel and gearbox side) Replacement of 5th gear pinion Complete adjustment: ignition, carburetion, steering, parking brake, clutch, headlights, steering, front and rear brake bleeding The car is in magnificent original condition, with no signs of corrosion. The front bumper is in excellent condition and has never been in an accident. The paintwork is superb, especially after the detailing, which has restored its full brilliance. This is a rare version with a fabric interior in perfect condition, with no tears. All gauges and lighting are working. The center console is in perfect condition and features the original radio, a specific option of the era. The SM has been inspected by CITROËN experts and handles on the road just like in its heyday. A grand tourer with excellent road holding, precise steering, and a healthy, powerful engine, it's just begging to devour the miles and showcase its full performance. Our opinion: A car that deserves a place in a private collection or will satisfy a passionate enthusiast who wants to enjoy driving it right away.