Citroën Classic Tour 2026 — A Tribute to“Most” of Its Iconic Models
Notably absent were the DS and SM—which still appear to be associated with and marketed through DS Automobiles.
Notably absent were the DS and SM—which still appear to be associated with and marketed through DS Automobiles.
As it is generally thought that all 3.0L SMs had automatic transmissions, we asked Chris Dubuque to clarify.
Despite the soggy weather, It still turned out the be a fun day. Certainly not too hot and we weren’t baking in the sun!
Offered without reserve, RM | Sotheby’s estimates that this 5-speed carburetted version will command between €90,000 – €140,000.
It embodied not just speed and luxury, but also a poetic confidence in technology, design, and the future.
The SM was surprisingly in its element. I was using every inch of the road on my side of the double yellow like none of the other 140 cars on the rally could.
Many advised us to just ship it the 3,000 odd miles from Montreal to Marina Del Rey. The car only had 41,000 miles — so why tempt fate by driving it so far?
The Harpin Company in the UK loaned Harry Metcalf a SM and he provides an overview and road test that is well worth watching.
There are temperature and pressure gauges along with an assortment of buttons, knobs and switches that have some markings but will need to be verified.
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