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152 - 1978 SIMCA 1000 RALLYE 3
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Estimate €30,000 - €40,000
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1978 SIMCA 1000 RALLYE 3 Chassis no. 8P365092 Number 657 French vehicle registration document (not yet transferred) Registration process underway - Same owner for 36 years - Only 11,100 km on the odometer - Unusual history - Exceptional performance for the car: 103 chevaux and 183 km/h Unveiled in December 1977 to bring the Simca 1000 saga to a fitting conclusion, the Rallye 3 – often associated with the Talbot name following PSA’s takeover of Simca – represents the final evolution of the line. With only 1,000 units produced during 1978, it was primarily designed to meet Group 1 motorsport homologation requirements. Mounted at the rear, its 1,294 cm³ four-cylinder engine produced 103 ch thanks to two twin-barrel Weber carburettors, enabling it to reach 183 km/h. Visually, it stood out thanks to a particularly aggressive body kit, comprising notably square wing extensions and a bespoke transverse exhaust system. Designed primarily for competition, it marks the end of an era and is now regarded as one of the rarest and most sought-after models in French motoring heritage. Our example is a Talbot Simca Rallye 3, first registered on 15 November 1978. It is the 657th example produced, as attested by its identification plate, which is still fitted to the vehicle. In 1983, the car came into the possession of Mr Meyer. It was then stripped down with a view to fitting a roll cage, as was the case with many Simca 1000 Rallye models intended for competition. Following the death of its owner, however, the project was abandoned at this stage and the car remained in this state for many years. It was finally acquired in 1990 by its current owner, himself a former Simca mechanic, with the aim of restoring it to its original specification. The Rallye 3 was eventually reassembled and restored in the 2010s. A photographic record documents the various stages of this work. The interior has retained its original ‘chocolate’ colour. The engine, meanwhile, underwent a complete overhaul, including the removal of the cylinder head, as documented in a photo file. The reassembly was carried out with great care, using Simca-specific bolts in particular. The original air box has been removed but will be supplied with the vehicle. At the time of writing this catalogue, this Rallye 3 has just 11,106 km on the odometer. This mileage appears consistent with its unusual history, although there are no documents to confirm it. As roadworthiness tests only became compulsory from 1992 onwards, the Histovec service is unable to provide any further information regarding this car’s mileage. A true swan song for the Simca 1000, the Rallye 3 brings the saga of Poissy’s small sports cars to a close. Having become a particularly sought-after collector’s item over the years, it remains today one of the most iconic examples of that era. 1978 Simca 1000 Rallye 3 Chassis no. 8P365092 Number 657 French vehicle registration document (not yet transferred) Registration process underway - Same owner for 36 years - Only 11,100 km on the odometer - Unusual history - Exceptional performance for the car: 103 chevaux and 183 km/h Unveiled in December 1977 to bring the Simca 1000 saga to a spectacular close, the Rallye 3 – often associated with the Talbot name following PSA’s takeover of Simca – represents the final evolution of the range. With only 1,000 units produced in 1978, it was primarily designed to achieve Group 1 racing homologation. Mounted at the rear, its 1,294 cm³ four-cylinder engine produced 103 ch thanks to two twin-barrel Weber carburettors, enabling it to reach 183 km/h. Visually, it stood out thanks to a particularly aggressive body kit, comprising, in particular, square wing extensions and a bespoke transverse exhaust system. Designed primarily for competition, it marks the end of an era and is now recognised as one of the rarest and most sought-after models in France’s motoring heritage. Our example is a Talbot Simca Rallye 3, first registered on 15 November 1978. It is the 657th example produced, as attested by its identification plate, which is still fitted to the vehicle. In 1983, the car came into the possession of Mr Meyer. It was then stripped down with a view to fitting a roll cage, as was the case with many Simca 1000 Rallye models intended for competition. Following the death of its owner, however, the project was abandoned at this stage and the car remained in this condition for many years. It was finally acquired in 1990 by its current owner, himself a former Simca mechanic, with the aim of restoring it to its original specification. The Rallye 3 was finally reassembled and restored in the 2010s. A photographic record documents the various stages of this work. The interior has retained its original ‘chocolate’ colour. The engine, meanwhile, underwent a complete overhaul, including the removal of the cylinder head, which is documented in a photo record. The reassembly was carried out with great care, using, in particular, Simca-specific bolts. The original air box has been removed but will be supplied with the vehicle. Today, at the time of writing this catalogue, this Rallye 3 has just 11,106 km on the odometer. This mileage appears consistent with its unusual history, although there are no documents to corroborate it. As roadworthiness tests only became compulsory from 1992 onwards, the Histovec service is unable to provide any further information regarding this car’s mileage. A true swan song for the Simca 1000, the Rallye 3 brings the saga of Poissy’s small sports cars to a close. Having become a particularly sought-after collector’s item over the years, it remains today one of the most iconic symbols of that era.
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