Citroën SM coupé
British title Engine n°C114/1-108468 - The most beautiful SM in the world ? - 249 000 Swiss francs spent on restoration - The most beautiful French Gran Turismo - No reserve - Restored by Garage du Lac - Vincent Crescia What makes this Citroën SM special is that it is as close to a new car as is possible to be following a no-expense spared restoration. It was given to the renowned Garage du Lac, run by Vincent Crescia in Switzerland, for a total mechanical and body rebuild. New or refurbished parts were fitted throughout, and the gearbox, running gear, steering, wiring, hydraulic and cooling systems were all restored to new. The body was completely dismantled and elements that showed any defect were replaced, with the rest being sanded, stripped and prepared before being repainted. Any accessory that was less than perfect was replaced. The bill for this work from the Garage du Lac came to 249,428 swiss francs excluding tax, clear evidence of the exceptionally high standard of the work carried out. To restore the interior, the owner went to Barron-Sellier in Lyon, who re-upholstered the car in tobacco-coloured leather. They also put leather trim on the dashboard, steering wheel, glove box, sun-visor, rear shelf and part of the pedals. The wool carpets are also trimmed in leather. Today, the car is part of a British collection that has featured in Octane magazine. Presented in metallic brown with alloy wheels, this coupé is equipped with the famous 2.7-litre V6 170 bhp engine developed by the engineer Alfieri at Maserati. Mated to a five speed manual gearbox, the engine powers the car to 220 km/h in total comfort and safety, provided by the hydraulic system. These qualities have brought the car great success in rallying, including victory in the 1971 Rallye du Maroc. This coupé is without a doubt one of the most stunning examples it is possible to buy. By returning this car to as-new condition, the owner has paid a fitting tribute to one of the most extraordinary Gran Turismo cars of its generation, both technically and stylistically.
British title Engine n°C114/1-108468 - The most beautiful SM in the world ? - 249 000 Swiss francs spent on restoration - The most beautiful French Gran Turismo - No reserve - Restored by Garage du Lac - Vincent Crescia What makes this Citroën SM special is that it is as close to a new car as is possible to be following a no-expense spared restoration. It was given to the renowned Garage du Lac, run by Vincent Crescia in Switzerland, for a total mechanical and body rebuild. New or refurbished parts were fitted throughout, and the gearbox, running gear, steering, wiring, hydraulic and cooling systems were all restored to new. The body was completely dismantled and elements that showed any defect were replaced, with the rest being sanded, stripped and prepared before being repainted. Any accessory that was less than perfect was replaced. The bill for this work from the Garage du Lac came to 249,428 swiss francs excluding tax, clear evidence of the exceptionally high standard of the work carried out. To restore the interior, the owner went to Barron-Sellier in Lyon, who re-upholstered the car in tobacco-coloured leather. They also put leather trim on the dashboard, steering wheel, glove box, sun-visor, rear shelf and part of the pedals. The wool carpets are also trimmed in leather. Today, the car is part of a British collection that has featured in Octane magazine. Presented in metallic brown with alloy wheels, this coupé is equipped with the famous 2.7-litre V6 170 bhp engine developed by the engineer Alfieri at Maserati. Mated to a five speed manual gearbox, the engine powers the car to 220 km/h in total comfort and safety, provided by the hydraulic system. These qualities have brought the car great success in rallying, including victory in the 1971 Rallye du Maroc. This coupé is without a doubt one of the most stunning examples it is possible to buy. By returning this car to as-new condition, the owner has paid a fitting tribute to one of the most extraordinary Gran Turismo cars of its generation, both technically and stylistically.