Citroen SM 1973 (L) 2.7 Maserati V6 Coupe Carburettor 3Door

The Citroen SM coupe was renowned for its distinctive styling and its adoption of the legendary advanced engineering, particularly its hydropneumatic suspension system, borrowed from the DS. It employed a Maserati 2.7 litre V6 engine on triple Webber carburettors. This example is finished in Dark Moccha metallic with nice saddle leather interior and brown textured vinyl roof. Equipped with unique sculpted seats, front and rear and a centre console housing the automatic transmission selector, window switches and the period radio. The speedometer is showing less than 40,000 miles, though we cannot confirm this as being accurate. The hydropneumatic suspension, a hallmark of Citroen's innovation, gives the car a unique ride with a mix of fluid and nitrogenfilled spheres to absorb road imperfections but also provides surefooted handling when pressing on. The car shows some light patina, with minor cosmetic imperfections, which does not detract from the motorcars presence. The motorcar appears to be generally good mechanically, including a working AC compressor. The unique Button on the Floor braking takes some getting used to but works well. The SM offer futuristic styling throughout, with a very comfortable and quiet ride. The accompanying history file comprises of several binders containing manuals, receipts and club correspondence. On the road the car exhibits smooth acceleration and an astonishingly smooth ride, thanks to that unique hydropneumatic suspension/braking system, which was licensed to RollsRoyce in 1965, for use on the Silver Shadow. The underside of the motorcar is in excellent shape, as can be seen from the variety of images and has benefited from new stainless steel exhaust, new tyres, new hydropmeumatic accumulator, new fuel pump + filter, some attention to the braking system and an automatic transmission service. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of these unique Maserati powered Citroen's. Ofully UK Registration number VHJ929L. Viewing by appointment only in Hythe, SO45 area. Call 07836 704248