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1973 Citroen SM Hatchback Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 00SC2891
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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

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
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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
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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
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1973 Citroën SM
Chassis#: 00SC2891
Sold for USD$36,000
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City
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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
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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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1973 Citroën SM Automatique00SD17862023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic $35,000$50,000
1973 Citroën SM 2.7-Litre I.E. Coupé00SC21232021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris $50,000$60,000
1973 Citroën SM 3.0-Litre CoupéSBSD00SD15622019 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 Maserati00SC12882017 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Classic Car Sale   
1973 Citroen SM CoupeSBSD00SD02332009 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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