LOT 110

1972 Citroën SM Coupé by Regembeau Chassis no. 00SC1809 Engine no. C11403 / R304483

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Lot 110

1972 Citroën SM Coupé by Regembeau

The Paris Sale|30 January 2026, 12:00 CET|Paris, Polo de Paris

1972 Citroën SM Coupé by Regembeau
Chassis no. 00SC1809
Engine no. C11403 / R304483

• Purchased from and tuned by Georges Regembeau
• Present family ownership for over 30 years
• Desirable manual transmission
• Very rare Michelin resin wheels option
• Regularly serviced

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. Eventually, a capacity of 2,670cc would be settled on for a power output of 170bhp from the 90-degree V6 engine. Citröen was the world leader in passenger car aerodynamics at the time, the SM's class-leading drag coefficient enabling it to reach 140mph, making it the fastest front-wheel-drive car ever when introduced. Fuel injection arrived in 1972; an automatic transmission option the following year; and the engine was enlarged to 2,974cc before the model was prematurely axed in 1975 following Citröen's acquisition by Peugeot. Fondly remembered, these technically advanced and functionally beautiful cars remain highly sought after today.

The vendor's family purchased this SM over 30 years ago from the renowned Citröen specialist Georges Regembeau, who was responsible for tuning the engine. A feature particularly worthy of note is the very rare optional resin wheels manufactured by Michelin. Finished in Beige Tholonnet Métalisé with black leather interior, the car comes with an SM owner's handbook; an expired French contrôle technique; a French carte grise; and a file of invoices for maintenance work.

Footnotes

1972 Citroën SM Coupé par Regembeau
Châssis n° 00SC1809
Moteur n° C11403 / R304483

• Préparée par Georges Regembeau
• Propriété de la famille depuis plus de 30 ans
• Transmission manuelle très recherchée
• Roues en résine Michelin très rares en option
• Entretien régulier

Combinant la technologie avant-gardiste de Citroën en matière de châssis et le savoir-faire de Maserati en matière de moteurs, la SM (Série Maserati) était dotée d'une suspension hydro-pneumatique héritée de la DS, de freins à disques assistés à l'avant et à l'arrière, d'une direction à rappel automatique et de phares directionnels. Le moteur V6 à 90 degrés, d'une cylindrée de 2670 cm3, délivrait une puissance de 170 chevaux. Citroën était à l'époque le leader mondial de l'aérodynamique appliqué aux voitures de tourisme, et le coefficient de traînée de la SM, le meilleur de sa catégorie, lui permettait d'atteindre 225 km/h sans difficulté, ce qui en faisait la voiture à traction avant la plus rapide jamais produite en son temps. L'injection de carburant a été introduite en 1972, une boîte de vitesses automatique en 1973 et le moteur a été porté à 2974 cm3 avant que le modèle ne soit prématurément abandonné en 1975, suite à l'acquisition de Citroën par Peugeot. Ces voitures techniquement avancées et fonctionnellement magnifiques sont encore très recherchées aujourd'hui et sont chéries par les collectionneurs.

La famille de l'actuel propriétaire a acquis cette SM il y a plus de 30 ans auprès du célèbre spécialiste de Citröen, Georges Regembeau, qui a préparé et fiabilisé le moteur. Un élément particulièrement remarquable sur cette auto est le fait qu'elle soit dotée de très rares jantes en résine optionnelles, fabriquées par Michelin. La voiture, dont la teinte Beige Tholonnet Métalisé se marie avec un intérieur en cuir noir est accompagnée d'un manuel d'utilisation de la SM, d'un contrôle technique français expiré, d'une carte grise française et d'un dossier de factures pour les travaux d'entretien.

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