Lot n° 3
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CITROËN SM V6 carburetor (x3) - Lot 3
CITROËN SM V6 carburetor (x3)
First registered on 09/16/1971, Gasoline, 15 cv
Serial No.: 00SB3181 - Cold-stamped number matching the vehicle registration certificate.
White exterior with black leather interior.
Engine: 2.7L Maserati V6, 6-cylinder, 170 CV—During the test drive, oil pressure was 3 bars at idle and 6 bars under load.
Uncertified odometer reading: 43,036 km.
Vehicle Registration Certificate: French
Technical inspection valid through 08/28/2026; requires a follow-up inspection.
Equipped with air conditioning (not functional) and tinted windows.
The vehicle starts and runs, in its original condition, but requires a professional service to get back on the road.
Optional full black leather upholstery in its original condition, showing signs of wear (driver’s seat is slightly more worn than the rest of the upholstery).
Original black carpet is discolored and worn.
Non-original Iso-Delta aftermarket steering wheel.
Tool kit including jack, crank handle, spare tire, and spare tire cover. Trunk carpet in fair condition. Rear trunk latch inoperative.
Two recent front tires (2017) with minimal wear.
Old XWX rear tires showing significant wear.
The engine compartment’s electrical system requires a thorough overhaul.
Bodywork shows signs of normal wear, with a few scratches, paint chips, and partial touch-ups.
The underbody shows signs of corrosion (lower right front fender).
All original chrome and stainless steel parts are present on the car, with some signs of wear (very slight deformation of the right front bumper).
The right rear muffler is punctured.
All windows are present on the car and in good condition, including the three sections of the headlight cover.
A great restoration project, as this model—designed by Robert Opron—features an original V6 engine with carburetors and a 5-speed manual transmission, offering superior driving pleasure.
In the late 1950s, the performance of private rally drivers behind the wheel of the DS—particularly in challenging conditions—inspired Citroën to develop a sportier version. Several prototypes of the “S” Project were studied in the 1960s, but one essential element was still missing: an engine powerful enough to meet the requirements.
Citroën’s acquisition of Maserati in 1968 helped get the project off the ground. Engineer Giulio Alfieri then adapted the Indy V8 to create a prototype, before developing an all-new V6 for production. The Citroën “S Maserati,” soon dubbed the SM, was thus born.
Designed by Robert Opron, this 2+2 coupe was powered by a 2.7-liter V6 producing 170 ch. It combined performance, comfort, and technical innovations. Its remarkable handling was due in large part to the hydropneumatic suspension and the Diravi power steering system, which made its debut on this model. The SM also featured four hydraulic disc brakes, automatically adjusting directional headlights, and a steering wheel adjustable for height and reach.
Despite a very favorable reception, reliability issues and demanding maintenance held back its sales. Nevertheless, it became the first foreign car to receive the “Car of the Year” title awarded by the American magazine Motor Trend. Its production run, however, was short-lived, lasting only five years, from 1970 to 1975.
The model shown here is a 1971 model year vehicle, a record year for the SM with 5,032 units produced in Javel, out of a total of 12,920 cars manufactured.
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