#63 • 1972 Citroen SM Hatchback

Part of Classic Auto Mall Classic Auto Auction – Morgantown, PA June 19, 2026 (live auction by Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers, Inc.)

High bid $5,500.00

Status: Sold

1972 Citroen SM Hatchback Highlights: 58,393 Actual Miles Has Title & Keys 2.7 Liter Maserati V6 Desirable 5-Speed Manual Diamond In The Rough Description: 1972 Citroen SM Hatchback HAS TITLE & KEYS For auction is this 1972 Citroen SM Hatchback with a title verified 58,393 actual miles. Over its five years of production, only 2,400 SM's were originally exported to the United States. This example does not run,and the starter only clicks with the jump pack connected to the battery. Exterior Our consignor indicates this car was resprayed in Porsche Guards Red, but it's the unique and wild shape of the car that stands apart from all others. A long nose, sloping roofline, curved rear window and rear fenders that skirt over the rear wheels. This shape was good for the claimed .026 drag coefficient by Citroen. For comparison, today's Porsche Taycan has a coefficient of .022 and an Aston Martin DB11 is .030. Meanwhile, the front fascia puts round headlights in their own individual cove, flanking fog lights behind plexiglass in the center. Out back, the tail lights are framed in chrome structure followed by exhaust tips pointed towards the corners, while the edge of the hatch contours over the license plate. The hood is not shaped to accommodate the wipers, but contains an offset vent topped by Citroen's double chevron. Imperfections include a few chips and some light pitting on the door handles and SM C-pillar emblems. Interior The unique interior begins with leather clad door panels with ergonomic armrests and robust hardware, showing a bit of patina but fully intact. The sport bucket seats are split by a center console, and some wear is seen on the driver's chair while the passenger's seat and rear 2+2 are in better shape with deep tuck and roll inserts. Citroens always have interesting steering wheels, and this one does not disappoint as it connects to an oblong column fronting a simple dash with three main gauges and the wild inclusion of stopping distance imprinted around the speedometer. A circular indicator light panel rings around a red stop light while other barrel type gauges join switchgear over vents and an A/C panel. The center console holds the chrome shifter which is gated horizontally and a vertical AM/FM radio. It all shows a bit of patina and could use a deep detailing. Drivetrain Green features abound on the Maserati-derived 2.7 liter V6, fuel injected through a Bosch D-Jetronic system and rated at 170 horsepower. It is backed by a fully synchronized 5-speed manual transmission and unlike most American cars at the time, keeps power to the front wheels with 4.375 gears. These cars were known for their hydropneumatic suspension, four wheel disc brakes, and dual exhaust. This is a rare and unique car in need of some obvious TLC and it does not start.