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Citroën SM

1970–1975

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  • Lowest price

    £32,200

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £32,200

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    £32,200

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Citroën SM

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

£26,716

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 4 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Citroën SM occupies an uncommon position in the UK classic market, with a median valuation of £26,716 based on minimal transaction data. Only one sale has been tracked over the past twelve months, which leaves directional momentum unclear and prevents reliable trend analysis.

Production totalled 12,920 units across the model's lifetime, making it a moderately scarce proposition that carries genuine collectibility credentials with a score of 7. The SM's standing as an appreciating classic reflects its engineering pedigree and design significance rather than broad market enthusiasm.

Liquidity remains severely constrained, with no active listings currently visible and a single annual sale suggesting buyers and sellers operate infrequently in this segment. For prospective purchasers or vendors, expect extended search periods and limited negotiating leverage when transactions do materialise.

Desirability registers as low despite the car's collectible status, which points to a niche following and limited crossover appeal beyond dedicated Citroën enthusiasts. This disconnect between scarcity and active demand is typical of specialist European classics with smaller right-hand-drive populations.

Without sufficient recent sales data, three and five-year price projections cannot be reliably established. Market development for the SM will depend heavily on broader appetite for 1970s French luxury cars and the broader collector base's evolving tastes.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£26,716
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£32,200
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£32,200 – £32,200
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • €32,200

    bonhams · 30 Jan 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.