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Highlights

Built in 2016, using a Simca 8 1200 as a base
Open-top aluminium body
Nicely-presented period-style interior

The Appeal

Explaining this particular car requires two chunks of history - as it’s a fusion of two somewhat disparate models. Introduced in 1937, the Simca 8 was a small family car practically perfect for the mid-century European market, and took hold in style during the 2nd World War. By 1948, it was the company’s biggest seller.

It’s this comfortable family coupe that was the basis for this stylish project - which takes its engine from the Gordini Division of Renault Sport. Using a fibreglass body - evoking the Simca-Gordini racers that once gained immense success in the likes of Formula One.

Boasting a Simca-Gordini 8 4-Cylinder engine with twin carbs, this lightweight aluminium Sportscar is perfect for hill climbs, classic events and more - and is loaded with period details.

The History and Paperwork

First built as Simca 8 1200 in 1951
In 2015 the car was rebuilt into its current form by a workshop in Gallarate
Registered in Italy in 2018
Revisione expired in 2022
We’re sadly not aware of any service history with the car
Car comes with a photocopy of the original Certificat D’immatriculation
Complete with Carta D’Circalazione

The Interior

Sporty, light interior themed after mid-century racing
Bare aluminium dashboard with Jaeger gauges
No odometer fitted
Wood-trimmed steering wheel
Tan vinyl bucket seats and lining
Tactile switches throughout
Light signs of wear, mostly to the floors and dash

Inspired by period racing spec, this car’s interior forgoes luxurious lineage and, in its place, makes use of lightweight, minimal instrumentation and upholstery. It’s bare bones - no odometer necessary for a hill climb, after all - and simplistic, but completely accurate to the car’s replicated guise.

With no rips or tears, and only the gentlest signs of wear to the metalwork, we’ve not been informed of any faults to the Jaeger gauges or tactile switches, and it looks ready to go at any event of your choice.

The Exterior

Aluminium bodywork in a stylish period-racing guise
Distinctive, sweeping curves with outsized grille
Highly finished with bright red paintwork
Perspex windscreen
Single left-hand mirror
Identifying text applied to the car’s side panels
Very light signs of wear
Wire spoke wheels
Nearly-new-looking Toyo tyres
Exceptionally presented underside

Finished in a rich red paintwork, this beautiful period-style racer is a sweeping, stylish visage of mid-century event driving. With a lightweight aluminium body, based upon a Simca 8, it really looks the part. An outsized grille, wire-spoke wheels and flowing curves create a retro-styled, aggressive speeder that’s perfect for the track.

With no dents or dings, a clean underside and well-presented paintwork, there’s no doubt that this car is a head-turner.

The Mechanics

Powered by a Simca-Gordini 8 I4 engine with twin carbs
Manual transmission
Revisione expired in 2022
However, the car is reportedly working well
No reported leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke

Popping open the engine bay of this car reveals the Simca-Gordini 8, nicely presented and professionally rebuilt during the car’s change of guise in 2015. Everything here is clean, nicely kept, and really looks the part.

We’ve been informed of no technical issues, and from what we understand, the car is ready and waiting to be driven away. It’s a beguiling, nippy technical setup for such a lightweight car. We’ve no doubt it’ll be a seductive prospect for even the most jaded enthusiast.

Summary

Sweeping, stylish and finished in an attractive colour scheme, this is a really impressive evocation. With its lightweight bodywork, characterful grille and impressive finish, this is a highly unusual car - and we’re content it’s something very, very special.

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