1972 Citroën SM Sans réserve VéhiculesVoitures de collection

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1972 Citroën SM Sans réserve Constructeur : 1972 Citroën SM Modèle : Sans réserve Carte Grise : Titre de circulation belge N° Chassis : Châssis n° SB6477 Moteur n° 107.413 - Ex-voiture d'ambassade - Historique limpide, superbe combinaison de couleurs - Importants travaux en 2015 / 2016 - Sans réserve Cette Citroën SM avec moteur à carburateurs est sortie d’usine en 1972 avec une superbe combinaison de couleurs qui associe le « Bleu d’Orient » (AC 616) à un superbe intérieur cuir brun. Son historique est limpide et peu commun puisqu’elle a été délivrée neuve le 29 mai 1972 à l’ambassade française d’Arabie Saoudite, ainsi qu’en fait mention son carnet d’entretien d’origine. Alors qu’elle avait environ 20 000 km, elle a été acquise par le PDG de Mitsubishi de l’époque, puis, en 1981, elle passait aux mains de son précédent propriétaire, grand amateur de Citroën, tandis qu’elle totalisait à peine plus de 60 000 km. En 2015, il fit bénéficier à ce bel exemplaire d’importants travaux de remise en état mécanique avec contrôle ou remplacement des éléments lorsque nécessaire. Le système hydraulique (freins, direction et suspensions) fut également révisé, les rotules et pivots remplacés. A cette occasion, l'embrayage fut changé, et tous les équipements électriques vérifiés. En 2016, la peinture fut refaite, les pneumatiques Michelin remplacés et une ligne d’échappement en inox installée. Au total, près de 25 000€ furent dépensés avant que l’actuel propriétaire n’en fasse l’acquisition en octobre 2016, alors que la voiture totalisait 94 293 km. Ce dernier en a depuis effectué 5 000 de plus, sans encombre. Cette 4ème main à l’historique limpide et documenté présente une élégance rare et enviable. Belgian title Chassis no. SB6477 Engine no. 107.413 - Former embassy car - Clear history, superb colour combination - Major work in 2015/2016 - No reserve   1972 Citroën SM This carburettor-engined Citroën SM left the factory in 1972 with a superb colour scheme combining ‘Bleu d’Orient’ (AC 616) paintwork and a magnificent brown leather interior. It has a clear and unusual history, as it was delivered new on 29 May 1972 to the French Embassy in Saudi Arabia, as is recorded in its original service book. When it had done about 20,000km, it was bought by the then CEO of Mitsubishi, before being acquired, in 1981, by its previous owner, a keen Citroën enthusiast, when it had covered a total of just over 60,000km. In 2015, he had some major mechanical restoration work carried out on this fine example, with all the components checked and replaced when necessary. The hydraulic systems (for the brakes, steering and suspension) were also overhauled, and the kingpins and ball joints were replaced. At the same time, the clutch was changed and all the electrical equipment checked over. In 2016, the car was repainted, the Michelin tyres replaced and a stainless-steel exhaust fitted. Altogether, nearly 25,000€ were spent before the car’s current owner bought it in October 2016, when it had covered 94,293km. Since then, he has added 5000km to this total, without any problems. This four-owner car with its clear, documented history exhibits a rare and enviable elegance.  Photos © Carsbyoptics 1972 Citroën SM No reserve Constructeur : 1972 Citroën SM Modèle : No reserve Carte Grise : Belgian title N° Chassis : Chassis no. SB6477 Engine no. 107.413 - Former embassy car - Clear history, superb colour combination - Major work in 2015/2016 - No reserve This carburettor-engined Citroën SM left the factory in 1972 with a superb colour scheme combining ‘Bleu d’Orient’ (AC 616) paintwork and a magnificent brown leather interior. It has a clear and unusual history, as it was delivered new on 29 May 1972 to the French Embassy in Saudi Arabia, as is recorded in its original service book. When it had done about 20,000km, it was bought by the then CEO of Mitsubishi, before being acquired, in 1981, by its previous owner, a keen Citroën enthusiast, when it had covered a total of just over 60,000km. In 2015, he had some major mechanical restoration work carried out on this fine example, with all the components checked and replaced when necessary. The hydraulic systems (for the brakes, steering and suspension) were also overhauled, and the kingpins and ball joints were replaced. At the same time, the clutch was changed and all the electrical equipment checked over. In 2016, the car was repainted, the Michelin tyres replaced and a stainless-steel exhaust fitted. Altogether, nearly 25,000€ were spent before the car’s current owner bought it in October 2016, when it had covered 94,293km. Since then, he has added 5000km to this total, without any problems. This four-owner car with its clear, documented history exhibits a rare and enviable elegance.  Photos © Carsbyoptics

20 000 km