How does this bizarre Citroën SM with a Maserati engine look, sound and feel like today

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@chrisadams6595 9 ай бұрын

The most beautiful car and so technically advanced . So cutting edge , even now , and I have always loved the suspension system.

@dazz400 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful car, otherworldly in its looks, unlike todays cars.

@rondegroot1508 Жыл бұрын

Would love to own one!

@stephenberry1205 6 ай бұрын

I had the rare honour for my 21st birthday present in 1974 here to drive the new fuel injected Right Hand Drive SM owned by a neighbour who lived up the street, here in Sydney, I had a GS... as did my dad. It was a mind-blowing experience... The closest I came to ownership was a new 1978 CX Prestige EFI 5 speed with leather. It's self centring steering had 2.5 turns lock to lock v the SM - 2 turns. The CX missed out on the brake button - the brake valve was disguised as a pedal.

@Jack-hy1zq 6 ай бұрын

I used to drive a silver SM (ODP 591M) in the West End of London back in the late 70s. A wonderful car to drive and a real head turner.

@raphaelgord831 Жыл бұрын

Le sommet de l' ingénierie française. Une beauté cette sm . Bravo à tous ceux qui les restaurent, c'est le patrimoine de la France 🇨🇵

@AbandonEarth911 Жыл бұрын

Just been looking at a Citroen SM on display today at the classic car show Durham UK.

@olisipocity Жыл бұрын

I would drive one on a day to day basis if could afford one. Magnificent.

@georgiykeymach814 10 ай бұрын

Love your channel, thanks a lot!

@williamcarnero9595 11 ай бұрын

Love the channel man, great videos with very interesting cars. Keep them coming

@timelessdriving 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Preparing the new ones!

@peterduxbury927 Жыл бұрын

The Scenery matches the good looks of the SM.

@Da_StormtroopeR 11 ай бұрын

💖 The SM is so adorable, thanks for sharing this with us.

@timelessdriving 11 ай бұрын

It is indeed, one of the greatest cars ever made! Thanks for watching and encouraging!

@bruinsremco Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Love the Marcos in the background. Are you going to do a video on that car too?

@timelessdriving Жыл бұрын

Haven't filmed the Marcos yet, but the next video will be with another car which is seen here on the background! ;)

@julianeisenschmidt6372 Жыл бұрын

"What could go wrong, when french and italians put their problems together?" 😂

@stephanemathieu5721 Жыл бұрын

On peut parler de audi ?

@fhwolthuis 11 ай бұрын

Amazing car and great video!

@CuoreSportivo 11 ай бұрын

pleaaaaase make a video about the Montreal in the background too, i'm begging!

@timelessdriving 11 ай бұрын

Oh, yeah, it is one of my favorite cars as well! Almost had she chance to film one a few weeks ago, but it was sold just before I arrived, so it was not possible. So, still looking for a Montreal, and will definitely try my best to find one soonest!

@CuoreSportivo 11 ай бұрын

@@timelessdriving it's not just beautiful but also it has one of the most special engines ever put in a production car since it's pure race bred but you already know better of course sorry :)) i hope you'll find it soon. i just discovered your channel and INSTANT SUB i'm sure anything you'll find will be interesting considering all these early videos are truly special cars.

@timelessdriving Жыл бұрын

How amazing do you think this Citroen was back then and how much did it impress you today?

@johnwaga3702 Жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive in my father’s Citroen GS 45 years ago here in England and fell in love with the whole range at the time. I also drove a 2CV, Ami 8, Dyane and CX. My first new car was a Visa Club. The XM is one of my dream cars to own and I think it is simply stunning. Citroen were such an innovative car company with models such as the Traction Avant all the way through to the XM. It is such a shame that the company seems to have lost its innovative spirit these last 25 years but with the current Ami perhaps that spirit is stirring again.

@timelessdriving Жыл бұрын

@@johnwaga3702 What a special attachment for Citroen you have! We admire that!

@johnwaga3702 Жыл бұрын

@@timelessdriving I have very happy memories of Citroens. Over the years I have had Fords, many BMWs, a Jaguar XJ8, a Mercedes S320Cdi and now a fantastic Audi A8. Yet I still miss driving the old Citroens as they had so much character. The air-cooled engines of the 2CV etc. were fantastic but it’s just a shame that Citroen never really developed a high end performance engine in-house. I look forward to your next video.

@pclayton5063 Жыл бұрын

First thing you do when looking at a Citroen is look underneath to see how bad the hydraulic fluid leak is. ;-)

@billybill6604 9 ай бұрын

I own a 40 year old CX with this absolutely wonderful hydropneumatic system... no leaks. All it takes is regular maintenance. Just like any other machine then. Flush out the green blood every 2 years. Don't let the car sit for too long. Drive it regularly. My car is fine and goes brilliantly at 40...

@HeretikLeathercraft Жыл бұрын

This is an UFO, not a car, flying very very low :)

@timelessdriving Жыл бұрын

Very true! What a great car manufacturer Citroen was once!

@bobphillips2188 Жыл бұрын

Such a pity Citroen couldn't make a car that didn't rust to bu--ery, like the CX too, so that almost none remain... I LOVE the SM!

@jhdb2194 2 ай бұрын

@@bobphillips2188 Citroen models do not rust more than other cars. And the SM for example is equipped with stainless steel bumpers; they last much longer than chromed bumpers. Bonnet is made of high quality aluminium. And the protection against rust was as good as the best cars of the era. My SM from 1972 has always been rust free. And frankly the quality overall is second to none: the leather used for the seats and the design and adjustability of these seats are superb , stainless steel shift gears, aluminium dash board etc… it quite a high end quality car, on top of the very advanced technology.

@fbg8132 Жыл бұрын

Uno de los coches más bonitos de la historia del automóvil. Tenía un motor Maserati porque en aquella época Maserati pertenecía a Citroen.

@josedealbuquerquejr.941 3 ай бұрын

I don’t agree with you, Maseratis from Citroen era were amongst the best ever made, Indy, Bora, Merak, Khamsim, timeless reliable and well crafted cars

@jhdb2194 2 ай бұрын

Yes Citroen technology brought massive improvements in terms of suspension design (independent rear suspension), breaking effectiveness, steering accuracy and responsiveness, plus other comfort improvements. And the first Maserati with central engine positioning ( Bora, Merak).

@johnhenrique8780 Жыл бұрын

Une époque ou CITROËN avait repris la marque MASERATI. La SM, véritable palace roulant dans les années 70! Environ 170 CV en carburateurs, 178 avec l'injection. Seul soucis, mécanique parfois peu fiable, surtout sur les versions à carburateurs. Certains spécialistes à l'époque (REGEMBEAU le plus réputé), proposait justement des fiabilisations pour ces moteurs, mais aussi des préparations très poussées, et une boite à vitesse à 6 rapports! Ce moteur MASERATI a était également monté en France, sur les sportives LIGIER JS2.

@toddboucher1472 Ай бұрын

Growing up, my father had 5 ds, never an sm unfortunately. It's still my dream car, but I also love citroen ds

@Chris-mc4ld 9 ай бұрын

whats up with the mirrors not original?

@marciocarvalho8975 11 ай бұрын

Maibe Citroen should built these ones to Switzerland 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Maibe you mister can buy Maserati company today 😂😂😂

@major4674 11 ай бұрын

Fun Fact: Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin had seven Citroen SMs.

@composedlight6850 Жыл бұрын

What is Bizarre about this car --- its a very weel thought out and made car full stop

@MrGoogelaar 7 ай бұрын

So well thought out that they were without an engine after their plan to develop their own six cylinder engine was not happening, so well thought out that they had to buy another company and then gave that company a deadline of six months to supply the engine, so well thought out that that company, Maserati, took one of their V8 engines and simply cut off two cylinders to be able to produce the V6 in time...all very well thought out...build a car and then run around to find something to propel the car...indeed very well thought out...