Null 1971 CITROËN SM 
French registration title
No MOT

A reminder of a bygone e…
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1971 CITROËN SM French registration title No MOT A reminder of a bygone era, when speed was a selling point and petrol was cheap... Breathtaking lines by Robert Opron This elegant example in Tropical Green was bought in 1988 by its current owner, a major French collector who has cherished the marque with the chevron to the point of owning almost 10 different models! Registration number still original Beautiful cosmetic condition, even if a few touch-ups will be necessary for the most discerning among us; rare leather upholstery, probably original, with a very beautiful patina, bodywork showing a veil of old paint in a fairly good state of preservation, underbody with a few repairs (see condition report) Engine to be completely rebuilt following overheating (cylinder head gasket), significant rattling noise coming from the timing chain, air suspension system functional despite little use in recent years; roadworthiness test passed in March 2024 as a second inspection due in particular to the engine problem A great project for a DIY enthusiast looking to get one of the most beautiful French cars in history back on the road for less!

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1971 CITROËN SM French registration title No MOT A reminder of a bygone era, when speed was a selling point and petrol was cheap... Breathtaking lines by Robert Opron This elegant example in Tropical Green was bought in 1988 by its current owner, a major French collector who has cherished the marque with the chevron to the point of owning almost 10 different models! Registration number still original Beautiful cosmetic condition, even if a few touch-ups will be necessary for the most discerning among us; rare leather upholstery, probably original, with a very beautiful patina, bodywork showing a veil of old paint in a fairly good state of preservation, underbody with a few repairs (see condition report) Engine to be completely rebuilt following overheating (cylinder head gasket), significant rattling noise coming from the timing chain, air suspension system functional despite little use in recent years; roadworthiness test passed in March 2024 as a second inspection due in particular to the engine problem A great project for a DIY enthusiast looking to get one of the most beautiful French cars in history back on the road for less!

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