It pays to have friends in high places. Henri Pigozzi, who grew up in Turin but founded Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile (Simca) in France, had known Giovanni Agnelli, head of Fiat, and his family for… more»
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Apr 15, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
8k Mile French Survivor: 1968 Simca 1100 SCV
The Simca 1100 Series was one of France’s biggest-selling autos, accounting for sales of two million units between 1967 and 1982. But not that many made their way to the U.S., sold through Plymouth’s network of dealers. This nice… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Fiberglass Coupe: 1952 Atlas Swallow
The world of fiberglass classic cars is quite vast, with a wide range of near one-offs made throughout the 60s and 70s. It was a unique era in which sole proprietors effectively started their own manufacturing businesses, oftentimes creating… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Built by Facel: 1955 Simca 9 Coupe de Ville Project
Fan of fjords? Well, Norway has plenty of those, and if you visit for the scenery, might as well also swing by to see this 1955 Simca 9 Coupe de Ville, for sale at finn.no, for kr35,000, or about… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Franco-Italian: 1952 Simca 8 Sport Convertible
Early European carmakers were children of relationships that paired and separated repeatedly. First, this company owns that one, then the reverse is true! Brands could change hands half a dozen times before finally fading away, only to be reanimated… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • Stories • 17 Comments
Stash Of Old Cars Discovered In Brazil
A group of curious teenagers found an old building in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil too tempting to leave alone, so they broke in to see what was there. To their amazement, they found dozens of old cars… more»
Jan 15, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Looking For A Project? Take Your Pick!
This seller has several cars for sale and they’re all projects, although some will need more work than others. Most of them are Chrysler products and you can grab one for as little as $1,000. Nothing is more than… more»
Dec 19, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare French Classic: 1950 Simca 8 Sport
While build totals can’t be confirmed, the Simca 8 Sport could be considered to be a rare French classic. Bringing together renowned designers and builders, the car that rolled off the production line possessed classic lines that hold up… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
French Oddity: 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera
The French are not exactly known for their ’70s sportscars (at least not in America) but we have an example of just such a thing to show you! It’s a 1978 Matra-Simca and it’s up for sale right now,… more»
May 15, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Massive Barn Find Stash Found in France!
One of my most frequent automotive fantasies involves going off on a hike in search of a forgotten garage full of classic automobiles. I did this a few years ago with a friend off of a tip about a… more»
Dec 20, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Curious Creation: 1948 Simca Custom Cabriolet
It is quite hard to comprehend what is for sale before you. This car is listed as a 1948 Simca cabriolet and can be purchased for a buy-it-now price of $12,500. You can also make an offer. The question… more»
May 12, 2019 • For Sale • 37 Comments
UPDATE: Stored Since 1991! 1969 Simca 1204
UPDATE – After featuring this Simca a little over a year ago, it’s for sale again here on Craigslist in Armada, Michigan with an asking price of $700 or best offer. Thanks to Roger for sending in this tip!… more»
Apr 1, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1-of-280: 1950 Simca Sport 8 Cabriolet
Introduced in 1949, the Simca Sport 8 was based on the Simca 8 chassis and mechanical package. However, the Sport 8 was the recipient of some stunning styling and improved performance and achieved a degree of success in events… more»
Dec 6, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Concours Find: 1950 Simca Sport 8 Coupe
The Italians offered an incredible amount of limited coach built specials across many brands throughout the years. This sleek and stylish Simca has all of the magic words you want to hear when talking about an Italian automobile. Limited,… more»
Aug 22, 2018 • Classifieds • 16 Comments
Reader Ad: 1959 Simca Aronde
While not as radical as a Citroen, the Simca Aronde is still a unique and intriguing little French car. We didn’t get many of them here in the States and the few that we did seem to have all… more»
Apr 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
2 Seater French Coupe: 1959 Simca Sport “Open Sky”
Over the years, I’ve come to love the lure, history – and yes, style – of many of French automobile manufacturer Simca’s offerings. Their Simca Sport models, like the one found here on eBay, is no exception – with its… more»
