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The Citroen SM was a combination of the French automaker's technology with the performance of a Maserati V-6. The engine was placed in the front of the car, but far back in the chassis, predicting the 'front-mid-engined' layout. It was given Citroen's own pneumatic suspension, which could be adjusted to suit the road surface. The bodywork was aerodynamic, helping the car achieved a top speed of 140 mph. This made it the fastest front-wheel drive automobile ever built at the time.
Famous owners of the Citroen SM included Bonanza actor Lorne Greene, the Shah of Iran, both Cheech and Chong, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, two members of the Rolling Stones, and Carlos Santana. Between 1970 and 1972, 12,920 were made, of which only 2,400 were originally delivered to the United States.
This particular example was maintained in Italy prior to its current ownership. It is finished in Pearl Grey with its original black interior, and is equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox. It is a European-specification model so it has the iconic headlamps that turn with the front wheels to 'see' around corners. The engine is a Dual Overhead Cam V-6 unit fitted with fuel injection and offering 180 horsepower. It has a five-speed manual transmission, hydro-pneumatic suspension with front parallel control arms, and four-wheel disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2016
Famous owners of the Citroen SM included Bonanza actor Lorne Greene, the Shah of Iran, both Cheech and Chong, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, two members of the Rolling Stones, and Carlos Santana. Between 1970 and 1972, 12,920 were made, of which only 2,400 were originally delivered to the United States.
This particular example was maintained in Italy prior to its current ownership. It is finished in Pearl Grey with its original black interior, and is equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox. It is a European-specification model so it has the iconic headlamps that turn with the front wheels to 'see' around corners. The engine is a Dual Overhead Cam V-6 unit fitted with fuel injection and offering 180 horsepower. It has a five-speed manual transmission, hydro-pneumatic suspension with front parallel control arms, and four-wheel disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2016
2025 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $31,360
2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $85,000
Sale Price :
USD $36,000
1973 Citroen SM Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Citroen SM
(Data based on Model Year 1973 sales)
1973 Citroën SM Chassis#: 00SB9485 Sold for USD$95,200 2025 Broad Arrow Auction : Amelia Island | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: 00SC2891 Sold for USD$31,360 2025 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1972 Citroen SM Coupe Chassis#: ac7200sb4961 Sold for USD$3,300 2024 Mecum : Dallas | |
1973 CITROËN SM Chassis#: AC7300SD0766 Sold for USD$38,080 2024 Gooding & Co: Selections From The Mullin Collection Auction | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: AC7300SD0719 Sold for USD$28,000 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: 00SD0500 Sold for USD$20,900 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |
1973 Citroën SM Chassis#: 00SD0500 Sold for USD$29,700 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | |
1973 Citroën SM Chassis#: 00SD0822 Sold for USD$64,400 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: 00SD0265 Sold for USD$50,600 2019 Mecum : Monterey | ![]() |
1973 Citroen SM Sold for USD$55,000 2019 Mecum : Houston | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: 005D0443 Sold for USD$45,316 2018 Silverstone Auctions : Silverstone Classic Sale | |
1973 Citroën SM Chassis#: SBSD00SD1401 Sold for USD$40,886 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: 00SD0265 Sold for USD$81,400 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | ![]() |
1973 Citroën SM Chassis#: 00SC2891 Sold for USD$36,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City | ![]() ![]() |
1973 Citroën SM injection Chassis#: SC3061 Sold for USD$25,361 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1973 Citroen SM Sold for USD$8,000 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1973 CITROËN SM COUPÉ Chassis#: 00SD0338 Sold for USD$61,067 2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction | |
1973 Citroen SM Chassis#: 00SB9279 Sold for USD$99,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | ![]() ![]() |
1973 Citroen SM Coupe Sold for USD$19,500 2013 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa Ok | |
1973 Citroen SM Sold for USD$14,300 2012 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale, Fl |
Citroen SMs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1973 Citroen SM's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1973 Citroën SM Automatique | 00SD1786 | 2023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | $35,000 | $50,000 | |
1973 Citroën SM 2.7-Litre I.E. Coupé | 00SC2123 | 2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1973 Citroën SM 3.0-Litre Coupé | SBSD00SD1562 | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
1973 Citroen SM Coupe | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1973 Citroen SM | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $25,000 | $35,000 | ||
1973 Citroen SMi Maserati | 00SC1288 | 2017 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Classic Car Sale | |||
1973 Citroen SM Coupe | SBSD00SD0233 | 2009 Shannons Auctions 2009 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction | |||
1973 Citroen SM Sports 2D | 2006 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $4,900 |
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