This particular Citroen SM wears a beautiful Orient Blue exterior paint, which meters between 4-6 throughout much of the car. It does appear that the rear passenger quarter panel was repainted however as it registers higher on the meter and the consistency of the paint in this area does not match the rest of the car. Other than this region though, the paint throughout the car is very consistent and retains good color. It should be noted that there is extremely light, short, and fine checking in the paint throughout the car, which can only be seen when up close to it. There are also some minor paint blemishes along the lower rockers of the car and an area of issue just behind the passenger side door where it appears something was dripped and degraded the paint. The body itself remains very smooth and straight with consistent door gaps and shut lines throughout the car. Factory spot welds are evident in the drip rails running the length of the roof.

The brightwork throughout the car is in serviceable condition, with good shine and a consistent surface but it does show some minor swirling and scratching in areas such as the bumpers and other high wear areas. Some of the brightwork surrounding the windows has some minor dings in it from normal use. The rubber much like the brightwork is in serviceable condition, showing as solid and relatively supple but with some issues that come with age and use. The worst part is likely the rubber trim on the rear bumper which has some tears in it. The driver's side door handle shows some minor pitting on the surface. The glass throughout the car is in good condition, showing some minor imperfections consistent with the good original condition of the car but appearing clean and clear.

The wheels are the version that includes a steel wheel with polished hubcaps. It appears that the hubcaps were likely replaced at some point and they are all in good order with bright polished surfaces and clean painted sections. The two rear wheels are partially covered by miniature spats that are in good condition.

It should be noted that there is a fairly consistent amount of very fine, very light checking in the paint throughout a good portion of the car. This condition only becomes visible under up close and direct light.

The interior is a nice mix of originality and sensibly replaced items. The seats were redone in 2014 and look to be correct with good stuffing and remaining in excellent condition. The door cards appear to be largely original and as such show some minor patina in the form of small areas of staining and scratching. There is also a small tear on the driver's side armrest located on the door as well as some separation on the upper section where the molding meets the window. The carpets appear to be original and as such show a bit of wear and some light staining in high traffic areas. The passenger side door handle is dry and cracking. The dash and center console remain in nice condition. The steering wheel currently has a cover on it that we have not removed so the condition underneath is unknown. The headliner is sagging and separating from the sealing around the edges in a few spots

For the most part, all items in the interior appear to be original and well kept. There is some minor pitting on the brightwork around the shifter. The gauges are clean and clear, with only some minor dulling of the white numbers, and appear to function as they should. Buttons, switches, levers, and toggles show their originality in some areas but appear to remain in good cosmetic and mechanical order. There is what appears to be an after-market radio located in the center console but an original type version is included in the sale.

The engine bay appears well kept and looked after and judging by the truly impressive amount of service records over the years it's easy to see why. Painted surfaces are smooth and consistent and most of the metal surfaces appear clean and free of issue. Hoses, Tubes, Wiring, etc. all appear in well-kept condition. Overall the engine bay is an excellent representation and of the strict care and ownership as displayed by the service history provided with the vehicle.

The trunk area shows well-fitting black carpeting with some minor staining. The spare wheel is tucked neatly under its back carpeted covering and the factory tool kit is housed in the center of the spare wheel.

Thanks to its recent engine rebuild and fastidious maintenance throughout the years, the 2.7 liter Maserati V-6 engine is strong and healthy. Firing to life with ease, it settles into a smooth idle once up to temperature. Out on the road, it provides ample smooth and smooth power with no flat spots or stumbles in acceleration.

This particular SM is equipped with a highly desirable 5-speed transmission. The transmission shifts smoothly between gears and the clutch has proper feedback and take-up.

The braking system was gone through fully in 2015 and remains in good order. The brakes bring the car to a smooth and controlled stop with no issues. Because the suspension on these cars is so intricate it is often an area of issue but thanks to its excellent service history the suspension on this car is in excellent order. The ride is smooth and controlled with no odd road characteristics to note.

The tires are Michelin XWX types on all four corners plus the spare and were replaced in 2015. They retain solid sidewalls and ample tread life.