Citroen SM
The Citroen SM is a futuristic grand tourer that combines a potent Maserati V6 with Citroen's advanced hydropneumatic suspension. It's a complex and prized collector's car, sought after for its avant-garde styling and unique driving experience.
Find one with Spotter →Citroen SM sold for a median of $31,000 over the last 12 months, based on 22 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $21,691 and $36,188. 9 currently for sale.
The Citroen SM was born from Citroen's 1968 acquisition of Maserati. It combined Citroen's advanced hydropneumatic suspension and chassis technology with a new, compact 2.7L Maserati V6 engine. The result was a futuristic grand tourer that looked and drove like nothing else, featuring innovations like self-centering DIRAVI steering and a slippery, Robert Opron-penned body.
Collectors prize the SM for its unique blend of Italian performance and French avant-garde design. It's a complex car that requires specialist knowledge, but rewards owners with an unparalleled driving experience. European-spec cars with their six swiveling headlights are particularly sought after, though all SMs represent a high-water mark for 1970s automotive engineering and style.
The SM market is well-established, with an average price around $37,000. While project cars can be found for under $10,000, top-tier restored examples can exceed $80,000. The car's maintenance demands tend to keep prices accessible to serious enthusiasts, ensuring that most buyers are committed to preserving these unique vehicles.
Buying Tips
- Insist on a complete service history from a reputable SM specialist. These cars are notoriously complex and expensive to sort if neglected.
- The Maserati V6 engine requires specific checks. Confirm the timing chain tensioners have been updated and that the original sodium-filled exhaust valves were replaced with stainless steel items.
- Thoroughly inspect the hydropneumatic suspension. Check for fluid leaks, ensure the car rises correctly, and ask when the accumulator spheres were last replaced, as they are a regular maintenance item.
- Look for rust in the floors, around the front subframe mounts, and under the front and rear window seals.
- Test the DIRAVI steering to confirm it self-centers properly from a stop. Repairs to this system are complicated and costly.
Based on 67 recent sales, prices range from $3,900 for projects to $83,000 for top examples.
212 Citroen SM vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 9 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Citroen SM cost?
Over the last 12 months, Citroen SM sold for a median of $31,000 across 22 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $21,691 and $36,188. There are 9 currently for sale.
How many Citroen SM listings are for sale right now?
There are 9 Citroen SM listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.