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Gallery Aaldering Spring Sales
From €62. 500,-to €49. 500,-
For a limited time only, this specially selected automobile is part of the exclusive Gallery Aaldering Spring Sales event. From May 15 until June 5, a carefully chosen selection of classic cars and sports cars will be offered at adjusted prices while maintaining the quality, presentation and provenance you expect from Gallery Aaldering. A rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable car during a strictly limited three-week window.
Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet
The Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet from 1950 is an exceptionally rare and refined example of French automotive craftsmanship combined with Italian design. Founded in 1934 as the French licensee of Fiat, Simca quickly gained a reputation for elegant and reliable cars. The 8 Sport was developed as an exclusive convertible, with its elegant lines penned by Pinin Farina and its aluminium body crafted by Facel Metallon. The result of this unique collaboration between Simca, Facel, and Stabilimenti Farina gives the car a distinguished place in post-war automotive history.
This particular example was discovered in a barn in 1993 and subsequently fully restored and rebuilt, including chassis, bodywork, and mechanical components. Its aluminium construction, timeless design, and elegant colour scheme make it an eye-catching and highly desirable automobile, both on the road and in a collection.
In its early years, this Simca toured the roads of Argentina, demonstrating its exceptional driving qualities and durability. Today, it forms part of a refined collection of exceptional classic cars, supported by well-documented history and carefully preserved original details, including archival photographs and documents.
This Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet is not only a rare and distinguished model but also a tangible piece of post-war automotive collaboration between France and Italy. It represents a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire an iconic convertible that combines style, elegance, and historical significance in one exceptional package.
