Description
1936 - Simca 5
Chassis no. 02156
French registration
Vehicle sold without technical inspection
Full description:
"A popular French car that has received an incredible restoration!"
In 1934, a certain Henri Pigozzi, a Franco-Italian industrialist, founded the Société Industrielle de Mécanique et Carrosserie Automobile (SIMCA). To launch his company, he simultaneously obtained a license to produce the Fiat 500 Topolino in France.
Production ran from 1936 to 1949, with three main versions: sedan, convertible and utility. In all, almost 46, 000 examples were produced, democratizing the automobile in France.
The model we present here was put on the road during the first year of production. A few years ago, it joined the collection of a Monegasque enthusiast, who asked his mechanics to carry out a complete restoration.
Since this restoration, the car has covered only a handful of kilometers, remaining for the most part on display in the current owner's collection. Before hitting the road again, the braking system will have to be overhauled, and one of the studs on the right rear wheel will have to be changed.
Probably no other Simca 5 in history has received so much love and work!
