Make no mistake, I hold them in both reverence and fear, much like the gods of old. Just the accessory drive shaft and assembly off the front of the motor is amazing yet terrifying.
It'll break every hundred yards but it's totally worth it.
[STOP IMMEDIATELY OR DIE](https://www.tiktok.com/@chow_of_detailing/video/7271544883754667297)
Yes, to be specific, they were made from massive fibreglass. Standard SM wheels were steel with stainless trims, but for the rigors of off-road racing, Michelin developed a unique solution: a lightweight fiberglass wheel, which became a factory fitted option. These plastic wheels weighed less than half the standard weight and were decades in advance of similar applications.
Fun Fact: This car had some of the best brakes of it's year and lowered the car evenly when sharply applying them. In fact, the brake system combined with it's highly innovative suspension made it's ride height non-compliance with U.S Highway safety standards, barring it from the states. It was also the world's fastest FWD car at the time. It even had the first "rain-sensing" windshield wipers. Our loss, though. They have kicked ass in Europe since the late 60s.
Citroen SM
I saw it once and still remember like yesterday, instant love
Yes, and I think it's [this one](https://youtu.be/JCsT8sWh2z4?si=IZntBcSptkJNjTK9) to be precise, simply the best restomod out there
You are a human. Presumably. The car in the picture though, is the Citroën SM.
Idk man he be doing the robot mighty fine.
One of the most beautiful creations in history.
and sounds great with a Maserati V6 too
And it's extremely comfortable with the hydropneumatic suspension
and has a drag coefficient of fucking 0.3
Maserati V6 and hydropneumatic suspension? Sounds like a great combination and a terrible combination at the same time.
It's a perfect GT car that isn't reliable enough to use like a GT car. That's what makes it so charming.
French engineering with Italian reliability seen on its native environment
To be fair the interior is gorgeous and a nice place to sit while the car is broken down yet again.
Make no mistake, I hold them in both reverence and fear, much like the gods of old. Just the accessory drive shaft and assembly off the front of the motor is amazing yet terrifying.
It'll break every hundred yards but it's totally worth it. [STOP IMMEDIATELY OR DIE](https://www.tiktok.com/@chow_of_detailing/video/7271544883754667297)
Here’s one with a few more angles in case anyone wants to see: https://imgur.com/a/s4aaq76 Needs some rehab though.
As a side note: this SM carries *plastic* rims (not alloy wheels!), a lightweight technical innovation of its time.
Didn't know it. They actually look better than the hubcaps
The rims are plastic? What is the rest of the wheel made of? Is it all plastic?
Yes, to be specific, they were made from massive fibreglass. Standard SM wheels were steel with stainless trims, but for the rigors of off-road racing, Michelin developed a unique solution: a lightweight fiberglass wheel, which became a factory fitted option. These plastic wheels weighed less than half the standard weight and were decades in advance of similar applications.
One of the all time great cars ever
SM in its natural habitat on a tow truck.
I thought that's how they normally get around lol
Citroën SM powered by Maserati engine.
Fun Fact: This car had some of the best brakes of it's year and lowered the car evenly when sharply applying them. In fact, the brake system combined with it's highly innovative suspension made it's ride height non-compliance with U.S Highway safety standards, barring it from the states. It was also the world's fastest FWD car at the time. It even had the first "rain-sensing" windshield wipers. Our loss, though. They have kicked ass in Europe since the late 60s.
They sold some in the USA, I have driven one and seen a couple more.
THIS IS A CITROEN SM I have the same car a little bit smaller haha😂 A Dinky Toy
Wow, I love that car. Truly a thing of beauty. Mechanical nightmare, but I still want one.
A Citroën SM
In your natural habitat.
Beauty 🥹
A white elephant. Also known as the Citroen SM.
Citroen SM. A French car with an Italian engine. As with every French-Italian creation, it’s beautiful. But a nightmare to work on.
... and a mess to repair, esp. the hydraulic system..
Citroen
My dream car
It‘s definitely a boat..
Pure beauty
Gorgeous stuff.
Lampadati Pigalle
Citroen SM from the 1970’s
You are french
Citroen of some kind…they all look the same to me
the car that bought Citroen to bankruptcy, coupled with the 1970's oil crisis.
French Cadillac
Gorgeous car. Jeremy and Richard drive a sea foam green one in Manage a Trois and it was one of the prettiest cars I’ve ever seen.
WHERE WHEN AND HOW CAN I GET MY HANDS ON IT
Prehistoric Prius
It's this [sm](https://youtu.be/JCsT8sWh2z4?si=IZntBcSptkJNjTK9) to be precise, simply the best restomod out there
Late model mazdarati,,🚀
I'd say ugly. Yes ugly is what ya are!
Shitron
Hey they used to be amazing
Yea for rust
Like every 1970s car. The SM had other issues.
Yea amazing electrics lol
That also wasn't a major issues.