I’m drawn to two types of cars. Those best described with words like “muscular” or “brawny”, and those that “adorable”, or “fetching” best fit. This 1950 Simca 8 cabriolet barn find, found here on eBay, might just be the… more»
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Dec 13, 2017 • Uncategorized • 48 Comments
Restored French’talian: 1965 Simca 1000
Hello! I’m happy to see you, says this 1965 Simca 1000. Do I have anything in my teeth? (teeth = grille) Wait, I don’t have any teeth. This happy little car is listed on eBay with the bidding possibly… more»
Jul 20, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Flash Powered: 1950 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet
Here’s a face unfamiliar to most. It’s based on the Simca 8, produced from 1937 to 1951. Simca built the Sport model from 1948 until 1951. It has an aluminum body designed by Pinin Farina and made by Facel Metallon. Thanks to… more»
Jun 18, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
9 Eclectic Finds In Pueblo West
Barn Finds reader Huff sent in this very eclectic collection of 9 classics all for sale from a single seller in Pueblo West, Colorado. They are advertised here on craigslist with a request to call if you want a… more»
Jan 18, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Italy + France: 1969 Simca 1118
Here’s an unusual one; go figure, coming from me. This t-square special is a 1969 Simca 1118. What a sexy name! 1118! If you’re dead-set against square cars, this one isn’t for you, this car defines the “three-box design”… more»
Aug 7, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Body By Bertone, Price By Chrysler!
This cute coupe isn’t a Fiat, Glas, BMW or many other cars that it looks like, This is a Simca, product of France, and has been sitting in the seller’s collection pretty much untouched for the last 11 years…. more»
Jun 1, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
13,000 Mile Original: 1960 Simca Aronde P60 Élysée
What an incredible car! This original, unrestored 1960 Simca Aronde P60 Élysée is in Careywood, Idaho and is a French capsule temporelle (time capsule). It’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $4,999 and no buy it now price. This… more»
Feb 4, 2016 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Pardon My French: 1960 Simca Aronde
My French is a little rusty, but according to Wikipedia, SIMCA is an acronym that loosely translates to Society of Industrial Mechanical and Coachwork Automobile…manufacturers. Or something like that.
Dec 4, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Econobox: 1970 Simca 1204
I’ve only seen two Simca 1204s in my life. One of them was driven by our school’s music teacher in the early 70’s, and the other is one of the few cars the Marina is faster than when we… more»
Sep 20, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Grandma’s 1959 Simca Aronde Oceane Convertible
Grandma’s little red roadster!
Aug 22, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1959 Simca P60 Aronde: Gallic Charm
This charming little French convertible was sent in by prolific Barn Finds reader Robert R. With its wraparound windshield, convertible top and vague Thunderbird overtones, this car really captures the essence of the late 1950’s. The pictures in the… more»
Jun 24, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dovetail: 1960 Simca Aronde
I had to look up what “Aronde” meant in French; it’s “dovetail,” very fitting for a car company whose symbol was a bird in flight. This stylish little coupe is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan and is for sale… more»
Aug 24, 2013 • Sightings Stories • 14 Comments
Back Alley Simca Sighting
While driving down an gravel alley yesterday, I wondered if there might be any old cars stashed nearby. Within seconds of having that thought I looked to me left and was greeted by this sight. At first I thought… more»
Jun 22, 2013 • For Sale • 15 Comments
33k Mile 1966 Simca 1000
This 1966 Simca is claimed to have only covered 33k miles before being stashed away in a garage sometime in the eighties. The current owner has since freshened up the engine and gotten it running again, but it still… more»
