Simca (Société Industrielle de Mécanique et Carrosserie Automobile) began in 1934 to manufacture Fiat under license. In 1951 came Aronde, which immediately became a sales success. After the takeover of Ford's factory in France, Simca added the Vedette to the model range. Other popular models were the Simca 1000, 1300/1500 and Simca 1100. In 1970, Simca changed its name and became Chrysler France. Simca was later taken over by PSA and changed its name to Talbot. The brand disappeared around 1982.
Previously published on Simca, Matra and Talbot
A completely unique Vedette
Sold as Ford Vedette in Norway. This is a car with Norwegian history, nicely treated and restored as it was when it rolled out of Finstad Autoco in Sandvika, 1958.
Simca 1100 Car history
Simca saw a new trend after the BMC Mini and Renault 4 became big sellers. Front-wheel drive and a transverse engine that gave plenty of room for the passengers. The Simca 1100 was to be a great sales success.
A large and luxurious European Chrysler
The Chrysler 2 liter is the story of the car that lacked personality and never found its place on the market.
Chrysler only
I've seen car enthusiasts crowd around a vehicle no one has seen in many, many years. When it was launched, hardly anyone raised an eyebrow.
Simca 1000 car history
A fast Frenchman with 4 doors and stern engine.
Simca, Matra and Talbot in text and pictures
Talbot Horizon
The successor to the popular Simca 1100, - and the last Simca Talbot before the brand was taken over by Peugeot.
Simca 1100
Simca 1100 is not often seen on the road anymore. But it was a regular car from the late sixties to a bit into the eighties.
Chrysler 160/180/2 litres
Pictures of the cars with Anglo-American design and French/Spanish production.
Matra-Talbot Murena
Like its predecessor, the Matra Bagheera, the Murena also has three seats in width. Fortunately, it was much better protected against rust than its predecessor.
Matra-Simca Bagheera
A sporty car with an original seating arrangement – one row of 3 seats – and fiberglass bodywork built on a tubular steel frame.
Simca 1000
Became popular because it was a lot of car for the money. It was cheap, especially in As the cars began to do well in motorsport, their popularity rose.
Simca Vedette
The Simca V8 was based on the remains after American Ford had tried to establish itself on French soil shortly after the war.
Simca Ariane
The model appeared in 1957. It is very similar to the Vedette. In short, it is a simplified Vedette with an Aronde engine.
Simca Aronde P60
Gave a lot of car for the money. The entry-level model with a 40-horsepower 1100 engine did not cost much more than a Renault Dauphine.
Simca 9 Aronde
Simca 9 Aronde was the first model with the Aronde designation. It was produced in two series between 1951 and 1958.
