Highlights

Rare 1960s coupé with approximately 300 examples remaining
Never restored, always carefully maintained
French collection registration with matching serial numbers
Comprehensive mechanical refresh recently completed
Vehicle safety inspection valid to October 2029

The Appeal

The Simca 1000 Coupé Bertone was always bound to be a masterclass - the French marque collaborating with Giorgetto Giugiaro, who at the time was but a newly-appointed young designer at Bertone's legendary coachworks. This compact coupé was a deeply handsome, achingly stylish car - and was intended to help raise Simca's market share against its rivals at Renault. Only 300 or so are believed to remain.

This particular 1964 example is especially noteworthy for its originality and careful preservation. Never restored, it has been consistently maintained throughout its life and always garaged indoors according to the previous owner.

Recent preparation has been thorough and comprehensive. The mechanical refresh includes electronic ignition, a new brake master cylinder, replacement of all brake hoses, an engine service with oil change, and radiator cleaning with fresh coolant. Four new Hankook tyres have been fitted, along with a new battery and indicator relay unit. The result is a car that reportedly drives beautifully with smooth gear changes, very good braking performance, and pleasant, easy steering.

History and Paperwork

1964 Simca 1000 Coupé Bertone
French registration with matching serial numbers
Purchased by current seller in October 2024
Always garaged indoors according to previous owner
No service book but maintenance invoices available
Approximately 300 examples remaining
Vehicle safety inspection valid to October 2029

The Condition

Four new tyres fitted (145/80 R13 Hankook)
New battery installed
LED headlight bulbs fitted
New indicator relay unit installed
Sound underside with non-perforating surface rust only
Small, gentle dent on left rear wing
Wear mark on windscreen seal base, which the vendor reports is still watertight
Replacement seal included in the sale
Period Blaupunkt 1960s radio with FM in working order
Metallic grey paintwork
Light green interior appears in excellent order
Carpets and door cards in good condition

The Mechanics

944cc type 315 4-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay is in good condition for the car's seniority
Believed to be very mechanically standard
Electronic ignition fitted
New brake master cylinder installed
All brake hoses replaced
Engine serviced with oil change
Radiator cleaned and coolant replaced
The vendor states the car drives well with smooth gear changes and easy steering

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