Popular Post richykitchy Posted April 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2021 As it turns out, the C6 was a dry run. This is the real thing - a 1973 Citroen SM. Being that it's me what bought it, it's the least desirable, worst-spec SM there is (because I am a beggar, and therefore cannot be a chooser). 3-speed slush-box; stupid federal front end, and a whole heap of rust. That said, it does have the 3.0L engine with triple Webers, and it's only done 49k miles. And it's an SM. Way I see it, it's win-win. davocano, spike60, Fumbler and 127 others 119 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Saw this on Twatter, muchly impressed. Heidel_Kakao, DoctorRetro, richykitchy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Wow! Any SM is amazing richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Amazing! Although I think it should have been called the S&M, because you'd have to be a masochist to take one on! Best of luck with it! Dippy, mat_the_cat, Shite Ron and 5 others 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Epic! I know that's an overused word these days, but I think the restoration of a rusty SM fits the definition. This is definitely going to be a popcorn thread... mk2_craig, LightBulbFun, richykitchy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescarruthers Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Rich you are a fucking legend richykitchy and chodweaver 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, richykitchy said: As it turns out, the C6 was a dry run. This is the real thing - a 1973 Citroen SM. Being that it's me what bought it, it's the least desirable, worst-spec SM there is (because I am a beggar, and therefore cannot be a chooser). 3-speed slush-box; stupid federal front end, and a whole heap of rust. That said, it does have the 3.0L engine with triple Webers, and it's only done 49k miles. And it's an SM. Way I see it, it's win-win. Didn't realise you were literally a stone's throw from me - I know exactly where that picture was taken! </stalker> I also didn't realise these were sold in the US and had an adapted front end accordingly. top darts, I hope to see it on my commute home this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Fabergé Greggs, Fumbler, Stanky and 23 others 7 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 You will >> Of Course >> be logging on to ColdWarMotors for 'all the goss' on places you're most likely to punch your fingers through...... *bollocks moved by wheelbarrow award winner here vulgalour, Amishtat and richykitchy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 You bought an SM Auto with a Federal front end?! One assumes LHD as well. I don't know whether to congratulate you or just laugh. Maybe both. mk2_craig, inconsistant and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Top darts. Large supply of military-grade brave pills in your house I assume? richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Wow! I saw the original ebay ad and then saw the 'I've bought an SM' thread on twitter. Didn't realise you were on here though! Whatever you do, don't change the front end for a UK spec one as someone on social media suggested. That's surely part of the charm of this gorgeous old beast. It looks actually quite...solid? Asimo and richykitchy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Talbot said: You bought an SM Auto with a Federal front end?! One assumes LHD as well..... All the RHD conversions are in Australia. Yer man wouldn't be mad enough to bring one back from there..... richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 This indeed is amazing! Since seeing this white on brown SM for sale at Classic Remise in Düsseldorf back in September my want for one has increased quite a bit! I'm going to follow this thread with great concern interest. RoadworkUK, tooSavvy, mk2_craig and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: All the RHD conversions are in Australia. Yer man wouldn't be mad enough to bring one back from there..... Not all of them. I've seen a few RHD ones in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Talbot said: Not all of them. I've seen a few RHD ones in the UK. That's news to me. I only knew of one (supposedly one of the original Potters Bar RHD trio), and that was in poor condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Wow, please accept a virtual award from me, that is brave purchasing. In the absence of any comparison that front end doesn't look bad to me. Can we have more pics and details soon please? richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cento16v Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Where did you find that! Can't wait to see more pics 😎 richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Rich you winner. richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Madness. Thankfully just the right sort of madness. I've wanted an SM since, well, the mid 70s. I didn't have the stones to bid on this one though, so mucho respecto. richykitchy and RoadworkUK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Wooft! You've won Autoshite for the day/week/eternity. Well done! richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 It's as if, 48 years ago, someone predicted that Autoshite would exist, and immediately went to a Citroen dealer and ordered that. That is absolute weapons-grade shite. IMO one of the most beautiful cars ever built - MuricaSpec front end excepted. Top purchase. BL Bloke, richykitchy, R1152 and 9 others 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richykitchy Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Stanky said: Didn't realise you were literally a stone's throw from me - I know exactly where that picture was taken! </stalker> I also didn't realise these were sold in the US and had an adapted front end accordingly. top darts, I hope to see it on my commute home this evening! Ha! Unless your commute is through my workshop, you won't sadly! Welcome to come see it, though, just let me know in advance. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave j Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Great picture with a BX and a C6 in the background! Fumbler and richykitchy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMort Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Very nice indeed! That is about as Autoshite as a sporty car gets: It was a bit of a flop It was made by a company mostly known for the 2CV - the anti sports car It combines all the best* engineering and electrical prowess of the French and the Italians It is, quite simply, ideal! eddyramrod and richykitchy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 You win! I saw it on ebay, I’m very jealous. Although it would be very tempting to try and start it, it’s a big risk. As you may already know the heads like to fall off the sodium filled valves which is pretty much game over. Best pull heads, and replace valves, deal with any ancillary work and check/adjust timing chains before you attempt first start up. Boring I know, sorry. tooSavvy and richykitchy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 He's got balls They are huge AND THEY ARE MADE OF TITANIUM davocano, Dave_Q, richykitchy and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Wow wow wow wow. richykitchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I the 70's I had a matchbox streakers SM. One of my favourite cars. Maserati V6 with citroen hydro pnuematicness. Given the appalling interest rates on savings and uncertainty in the world more people should be buying the stuff they dreamed of. Life? Your just passing through. motorpunk, cort1977 and richykitchy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Given the very high levels of Frenchness converting to RHD seems fraught with eyebleeding expense and wallet-swallowing chasms of unfathomable hydropneumatic doom. tooSavvy, richykitchy and Fumbler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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