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 →Typical sold price of a Citroen SM ranges from $9,430 to $83,975, based on 212 sales tracked on Hypercars. 10 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 10 currently live. Sold prices range from $3,300 to $225,758.
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?
Based on 212 sales tracked on Hypercars, Citroen SM prices typically range from $9,430 to $83,975. There are 10 currently for sale.
How many Citroen SM listings are for sale right now?
There are 10 Citroen SM listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.