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1965 - Simca 1000 Coupé Chassis no. 156334
See original version (French)
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1965 - Simca 1000 Coupé Chassis no. 156334
See original version (French)
Estimate €12,000 - €18,000
Voluntary lot
Description
1965 - Simca 1000 Coupé
Chassis no. 156334
French collector's registration
A French car with a clear history, designed by Giorgietto Giugiaro for Bertone.
Presented at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show, the Simca 1000 coupé embodied Simca's desire to offer a more elegant and dynamic version of its popular 1000 saloon. Designed by Giorgietto Giugiaro for Bertone, its refined, transalpine-influenced lines were characterised by harmonious proportions and a particularly well-balanced silhouette.
The cars were bodied by Bertone in Turin and assembled at Simca in Poissy on a dedicated assembly line. The coupé retained the 944cc engine in the rear overhang. It was upgraded to develop 52 bhp (7 more than the saloon), enabling it to reach a top speed of 140 km/h.
With its four disc brakes and richly equipped dashboard like a Ferrari, this coupé was resolutely modern for its time. Only 10,124 examples were produced between 1963 and 1967, mainly for the French market. It was replaced by the 1200 S, which received significant styling and mechanical upgrades.
Acquired on 31 May 1965 by Mr Pavy, a driving instructor in Saint-Calais in the Sarthe region, our Simca remained in his possession until 1981. It had 3 other owners before leaving the department to join the South-West in 2007. Acquired in 2013 by the current owner, it now has a beautiful patina.
Repainted many years ago, the bodywork was polished in 2025. There are a few slight traces of corrosion. As for the passenger compartment, it has been preserved in its original state and is in good condition. A great deal of work was carried out last year at a cost of nearly €4,000. All four tyres were replaced, the braking system restored and the engine overhauled.
Produced in small series, the Simca 1000 Sport now occupies a special place in the history of the brand. Rarer than the saloon from which it was derived, it seduces collectors with its elegance, its design by Bertone and its typically French character tinged with Italian influences. A true representative of the golden age of small European coupés in the 1960s, it remains an endearing and sought-after car.
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