Car S.O.S.

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw undertake the restoration of a Citroën SM, a model often hailed as one of the finest French automobiles. The car had suffered a catastrophic engine failure during its first outing, prompting the pair to embark on a challenging restoration.

The programme titled Citroën SM is presented as a single episode within a larger series format. It falls under the genre of an episode‑type show, focusing on a specific automotive project rather than a multi‑part narrative. In this instalment, presenters Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw take on the task of restoring a Citroën SM. The car in question is widely regarded as one of the greatest French automobiles ever produced, giving the restoration a particular sense of significance. The vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure during its very first outing, leaving it in a non‑functional state. This severe breakdown provides the central challenge around which the episode is built, prompting the two hosts to diagnose and address the mechanical damage. The bulk of the episode follows Townshend and Shaw as they work to bring the SM back to life after that initial failure. Their effort centres on repairing the engine and returning the celebrated French car to a condition that reflects its esteemed reputation.