Simca 1005 | 1978

Simca 1005 | 1978

Highlights:

– 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Engine rebuilt approximately 500 km ago

– Invoices of the work supplied with the car

– Late and rare evolution of the rear-engined Simca 1000 family

– Holds a valid inspection

The seller offers for sale this 1978 Simca 1005, powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. According to the seller, the engine was rebuilt only around 500 km ago and all invoices of the work are supplied with the car, making this an example that is described as ready to simply buy and drive. The car holds a valid inspection and presents in good condition throughout, with a tidy body and a clean, well-kept interior.

The 1005 represents the final evolution of the Simca 1000 family, the compact rear-engined saloon that became one of France’s most popular small cars after its introduction in 1961. In its last years of production the range was renamed 1005 and 1006, and these late examples, built until 1978, are today among the rarest of the entire breed. The boxy, upright silhouette, light controls and eager character made the 1000 family a beloved everyday companion for hundreds of thousands of European motorists, while the sportier derivatives earned the model a lasting reputation in motorsport and gave the rear-engined Simca a devoted enthusiast following that endures to this day.

With most examples long since disappeared from the roads, survivors in good order have become genuinely hard to find, and the model’s simple, robust mechanicals make it an easy classic to run and maintain. A freshly rebuilt engine with supporting invoices only adds to the appeal. For the collector of French classics, or anyone seeking a characterful and increasingly rare small saloon from the golden age of the European people’s car, this Simca 1005 offers an attractive and honest proposition.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: West Flanders province, Belgium.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Belgian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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