This 1972 Citroën SM is a 5-speed manual example that was placed in storage by the second owner in 1988 and remained there until acquired by the current owner last year. In an effort to get the car running, all three carburetors were cleaned, the gas tank was drained and flushed, and new oil cooler lines were installed. The 2.7L V6 is now said to start, idle, and run, though additional work will be needed before the car can be driven long distances. A number of electrical issues are detailed below, though the hydraulic system is said to work with a long cycle time. A repaint was performed last year, but the driver-quality finish has since suffered some damage. This SM project is now being offered on behalf of the current owner with a clean New York title.

After being pulled from longterm storage last year, the seller had the car repainted. The finish is reportedly driver quality and is said to not be an exact match to the factory Beige Tholonet. Dents and scratches are present from the time spent in storage over the past year, and damage to the left lower rear bumper and rub strip is present from the previous owner. Four new Ironman tires have been installed on the factory wheels, and the spare is fitted with its original Michelin XWX tire.

The stainless trim has numerous scratches and dents, a ding is present on the left upper rear bumper, and the centerline rub strip is missing on the right-rear of the car. The tinted glass shows no cracks or scratches, though the front turn signals, a rear turn signal, and parking lights are non-functional and the main beams go out when the high beams are on.

The interior features Tabac leather seats that show significant wear, with many split seams, creases, and a distressed driver’s bolster. The seller claims that the dash top shows no cracks, and a

non-functional aftermarket water temp gauge has been added alongside a couple of switches whose purpose is unknown. The original York air conditioner compressor is present but is currently disconnected.

The original Citroen AM/FM radio is present but missing the embellisher for the band selection. The dome light lens cover is missing, and the interior mirror is mounted in the incorrect location. Fading is present on the carpet, the power windows are slow to function, and the dash lights are out. The odometer shows 71,285 miles with true mileage unknown.

Power comes from a Maserati 2.7L V6 that features three Weber carburetors. The car was non-running when it was acquired by the current owner last year, so all three carburetors were cleaned, the gas tank was drained and flushed, and new oil cooler lines were installed. The car is now said to run and drive, though the seller recommends upgrades including improved timing chains, a new tensioner, and stainless steel valves be installed before the car is driven long distances. The factory smog equipment is present on the car but the smog belt is disconnected.

Power runs through a 5-speed manual transmission that is said to shift well, but an adjustment is needed to fix the clutch engagement point. The complete hydraulic suspension system is functional with a long cycle time, and had new rear suspension boots and a replacement used high pressure pump fitted in the last year.

The exhaust is believed original and has been fitted with aftermarket Ansa tips.