LOT 146 Ω

1971 Citroën SM 3.0 Litre Chassis no. SBD00SD1799

Sold for CHF23,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 146^Ω

1971 Citroën SM 3.0 Litre

The Gstaad Sale - Collector's Motor Cars|3 July 2022, 14:00 CEST|Gstaad Palace

1971 Citroën SM 3.0 Litre
Chassis no. SBD00SD1799

• Offered without reserve
• Automatic transmission
• Rarer 3 litre example
• Present ownership since 2005

Footnotes

"The SM is neither a sports car nor a luxury limousine, not a prototype for proving a new concept of driving security for tomorrow. But it does combine all three of these concepts into one compete entity." – Citroën.

Combining Citröen's advanced chassis technology and Maserati's engine know-how, the SM (Série Maserati) featured DS-style hydro-pneumatic self-levelling suspension, power-assisted all-round disc brakes, self-centring steering, and steered headlamps. Maserati was responsible for the 90-degree V6 engine, and after some juggling of bore/stroke dimensions, a capacity of 2,670cc was settled on for a power output of 170bhp to fall within the 15CV taxation band. Citröen was the world leader in passenger car aerodynamics at the time, the SM's class-leading drag coefficient enabling it to reach 140mph (225km/h), making it the fastest front-wheel-drive car ever at that time.

The man responsible for styling the SM was Robert Opron, who had managed to persuade the Citroën management that it would be a good idea to have a prestige Gran Turismo at the top of the range. His portfolio while at Citroën would include overseeing the GS and CX ranges, as well as face-lifting the immortal DS. Fuel injection arrived in 1972; an automatic transmission option became available the following year; and the engine was enlarged to 2,974cc before the model was prematurely (some would say criminally) axed in 1975 following Citröen's acquisition by Peugeot, by which time a total of 12,920 had been produced. Fondly remembered, these technically advanced and functionally beautiful cars remain highly sought after today.

This 3.0-litre automatic transmission SM was purchased from City Garage (José Dula) in Courtepin, Switzerland in July 2005, at which time the odometer reading was recorded as 79,350 kilometres. Offered with copies of the City Garage advertisement, the car has been stored since acquisition and will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. A wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these 20th Century motoring icons.

Please note that this vehicle is not offered with any original registration documents, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.

Please note that if this vehicle is to be imported into Switzerland, Swiss Customs charges (Duty, Car Tax and VAT) will apply at roughly 12.5% of the Purchase Price. Included in this is the Swiss Duty which is calculated on the weight of the vehicle and shall be CHF 15 per 100 kg. Also included is Swiss Car Tax at 4% and this is calculated on the total Purchase Price (Hammer + Buyers Premium). Swiss VAT will then be applicable on the aggregated amount of the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium, Swiss Duty and Swiss Car Tax at a rate of 7.7%.
Please note that customs rates to other countries shall vary. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department or our recommended shippers.

Additional information

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Customers must notify Tara Lawrence of Bonhams no later than 10pm on the day of the Sale if they will be collecting their vehicle on Monday 4 July 2022, no later than 6pm.
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In the absence of customer instructions, all vehicles will be removed to a temporary storage facility near Studen (CH2557) by the logistics company CAR Logistics Ltd at your expense and risk. The uplift and storage charges are outlined below:
Administration and uplift from Gstaad
CHF 550 + TVA per motor car
Storage charges from Monday 4 July 2022
CHF 30 + TVA per motor car per day
It is strongly advisable that you make contingency arrangements regarding collection in advance of the Sale. All storage and removal charges must be paid in full prior to the vehicle's collection or onward transportation. The pick-up can ONLY be made by appointment, arranged at least 24h in advance. Buyers wishing to pick-up their car at the storage near Studen (CH2557) will need to contact CAR Logistics first, pay the fees, and ensure that CAR Logistics has received from Bonhams, before their arrival, the authorisation to deliver the car.
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Important Notice
The storage facility will remain operational until Tuesday 2 August 2022.
Any vehicle not collected by this time will be removed and transported to CAR Logistics for storage at the client's expense: CHF 950 + TVA per car
CAR Logistics Ltd.
Brunnmattstrasse 5
3174 Thörishaus-Bern
Melanie Daepp
+41 (0)58 356 12 12
[email protected]
www.car-logistics.com
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For these cars, collection by the buyer or a third party is only possible if import taxes are paid. Please keep in mind that it takes a couple of days to clear customs.
For all enquiries relating to Customs, be they administrative or legal, please contact CAR Logistics.
Car Logistics Ltd.
Brunnmattstrasse 5
3174 Thörishaus-Bern
Melanie Daepp
+41 (0)58 356 12 12
[email protected]
www.car-logistics.com
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