Highlights

Approximately 5,000 examples produced
Designed by Pininfarina
Bodywork and floor pan fully restored, paint redone
Restoration photos available, documenting the work carried out
Registered in France

The Charm

The Simca 8 Sport is one of the most captivating French sports cars of the early 1950s. Designed by Pininfarina, it was praised by its contemporaries for the elegance of its lines, considered among the most successful of its era. With around 5,000 examples built, the surviving cars are rare and sought after by collectors of post-war European sports cars.

This 1951 example has undergone a complete bodywork restoration. With the main structural and bodywork tasks already completed, it represents a great opportunity for anyone seeking a rare and iconic piece of 1950s French automotive design. The brakes still need some attention and the hood requires some care, but the seller claims the car drives without issue.

Key Information

Mileage: 23,854 km shown
Country of registration: France
Registration type: standard French registration, according to the information provided
MOT: no currently valid certificate
Technical specifications: 1,221 cc inline four-cylinder petrol engine, four-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive
Documents: technical documents and restoration photos available; V5C status to be confirmed

The Details

Off-white paint with black hood
15-inch spoked wheels with three-wing wheel nuts
Spare wheel supplied
Black interior showing wear consistent with its age
Bodywork fully restored, including floor pan
Paint redone
Bodywork and paint considered in very good condition by the seller
Some age-related marks noted on the paint and hood
Mechanical condition considered very good by the seller
Brakes requiring some work
Hood requiring a little maintenance

BEFORE YOU BUY

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✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, meaning consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you remain covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.

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✓ This vehicle is "sold as seen", on an "as is, where is" basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only, and it is standard practice to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your own peace of mind.

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