1974 Citroën SM I.E.

Here is my 1974 Citroën SM “Injection Électronique” (IE or EFI). I bought this car to be able to drive a SM without having to wait for the completion of my other SM’s slow restoration. That’s cheating, I know, but that’s so good 😉

In fact I was initially searching for a Citroën DS, but I quickly changed my mind because I now know the SM pretty well, I have all the required documentation and two SM would mean that I would be able to “play” with parts, for example by installing on this ’74 SM IE some parts restored for the ’72 SM, if needed.

I quickly forgot the idea of finding a nice SM here in Canada. There are some but the average condition of this type of car is usually pretty bad if no serious restoration has been done. The goal was to find a car in excellent shape. I asked my father to inspect some cars for sale in France during summer 2006. I fixed myself a “reasonable” budget but as usual I had to go slightly over this budget to find a really nice car.

To read the incredible adventure this car went thru when it was shipped from France to Canada, click here.

Here is one of the pictures my father sent me before buying this car. This picture has made a good part of the decision to chose this particular car.

Main characteristics

  • Manufacturing date : October 1974
  • Version : SM IE, France
  • Serial number : 00SC3599
  • Mileage : 47 000 km (indicated when bought)
  • Body color : Beige Tholonet
  • Upholstery : “Tabac” (tobacco) leather
  • Engine : Maserati V6, 2.7 liters
  • Engine type : C114.03
  • Engine serial number : 303.402
  • Supply : Bosch electronic fuel injection (D-Jetronic)
  • gearbox : 5-speed manual
  • Options : air conditioning, tinted windows, radio

Color codes

  • Body : “Beige Tholonet” AC 085
  • Body base color : grey AC 092
  • Hydraulic parts : green AC 502
  • Front grill : “Gris nacré” AC 095
  • Air filters : grey AC 140
  • Various metal sheet parts : “Brun chocolat” RAL 8017

The car in its initial condition

The car after a partial restoration

Here are some pictures showing the engine compartment after its restoration

Posts related to this car

Second parking space

Second parking space

After the 2CV, I had to find a second indoor parking space for rent to store this SM. When she arrived in Canada, I found a temporary space for the winter period but since spring I had the opportunity to fond a space at the same place I already put the...

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SM IE: problems with the cooling circuit

SM IE: problems with the cooling circuit

After a temporary repair just to bring the car to my home, I have to seriously fix the coolant leak located on the exit duct of the water pump. This duct is usually in very bad shape and its age is often the age of the car. I have to work outside so I work on the...

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The epic transatlantic trip of the SM IE: episode 2

The epic transatlantic trip of the SM IE: episode 2

Last part of the trip (April 2007) After a few sunny days by the end of March, the community of antique car enthusiasts in Québec is in turmoil 😉 Everybody plans to get his car out of its winter parking space. Of course, I'm no exception, even if we all...

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The epic transatlantic trip of the SM IE: episode 1

The epic transatlantic trip of the SM IE: episode 1

Departure from France (October 2006) The story begins with the purchase of the car, of course. We are around mid October 2006. After having inspected a few SMs, this is this one my father and me decide to chose. My father goes one more time to the car's...

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