Simca Huit cabriolet
French registration - Rare convertible version - Car well preserved - Easy and fun - No reserve The first Simcas were cars manufactured under license from Fiat. They had the qualities of the smaller Italians, known for their intelligent design, and the grille even sported a co-branded Simca-Fiat badge. The first series Simca Cinq was derived from the Fiat Balilla was then supplemented by the Simca Huit, which was based on the Fiat 1100, with the mechanicals providing for a more substantial and more spacious car. With production starting just before WW II started, the Simca Huit or 8 continued being made after the war, till the early 1950s. And from this was derived the beautiful Simca 8 Sport, unveiled in 1948 and bodied by Facel, before Facel meant on to make its own prestigious sports coupes. This convertible Simca 8 belonged to René Mauriès, a well known car collector from Southwest France who also had a historic racing circuit. Many of his cars were sold by Mr Poulain in June 1997 and on this occasion the convertible passed into the hands of an enthusiast. A few years later, the car was sold to its current owner, a great connoisseur who has a large collection. The car was restored some time back and the work has stood well with time. The original 1100 engine was replaced by the later version 1200, which is mated to a four-speed gearbox, with the car gaining in driveability and reliability. It is equipped with a rear rack which compensates the rather limited boot space, the steering wheel is an aftermarket accessory and leatherette upholstery is the colour of tobacco. A distinctive car, fun to drive, easy to use and maintain, economical, ideal for casual cruises or relaxed weekends on the backroads of Europe.
French registration - Rare convertible version - Car well preserved - Easy and fun - No reserve The first Simcas were cars manufactured under license from Fiat. They had the qualities of the smaller Italians, known for their intelligent design, and the grille even sported a co-branded Simca-Fiat badge. The first series Simca Cinq was derived from the Fiat Balilla was then supplemented by the Simca Huit, which was based on the Fiat 1100, with the mechanicals providing for a more substantial and more spacious car. With production starting just before WW II started, the Simca Huit or 8 continued being made after the war, till the early 1950s. And from this was derived the beautiful Simca 8 Sport, unveiled in 1948 and bodied by Facel, before Facel meant on to make its own prestigious sports coupes. This convertible Simca 8 belonged to René Mauriès, a well known car collector from Southwest France who also had a historic racing circuit. Many of his cars were sold by Mr Poulain in June 1997 and on this occasion the convertible passed into the hands of an enthusiast. A few years later, the car was sold to its current owner, a great connoisseur who has a large collection. The car was restored some time back and the work has stood well with time. The original 1100 engine was replaced by the later version 1200, which is mated to a four-speed gearbox, with the car gaining in driveability and reliability. It is equipped with a rear rack which compensates the rather limited boot space, the steering wheel is an aftermarket accessory and leatherette upholstery is the colour of tobacco. A distinctive car, fun to drive, easy to use and maintain, economical, ideal for casual cruises or relaxed weekends on the backroads of Europe.
