Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 898621
Simca (Société Industrielle de Mécanique et Carrosserie Automobile) was formed in 1934 in order to build Fiats for the French car market. At the Paris Motor Show in 1948, Simca displayed a Pininfarina-designed prototype. The car was well received and prompted the boss of Simca, Henri Pigozzi, to commercialize it with Facel Metallon tasked with its construction. A year later, it returned in coupe and convertible versions and wearing the Simca-Sport name. This particular Simca 8 Sport Convertible wearing a design by Pininfarina was sold new in Portugal. It later made its way to Germany and finally to the United States. It was given a restoration several years ago but still holds well in modern times. Power is from an 1100cc 4-cylinder engine fitted with dual carburetors and mated to a four-speed transmission.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018
1951 Simca 8
Simca
2018 Motostalgia : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $85,000-USD $115,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $75,000
1951 Simca 8 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Simca 8
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
| 1951 SIMCA 8 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 912973 Sold for USD$36,545 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1951 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 902034 Sold for USD$76,046 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
| 1951 SIMCA 8 1200 SPORT COUPÉ Chassis#: 877553 Sold for USD$59,482 2014 LES GRANDES MARQUES DU MONDE AU GRAND PALAIS | |
| 1951 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 902139 Sold for USD$38,016 2005 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco |
Simca 8s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Simca 8's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet | 898621 | 2018 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | $75,000 | $85,000 | $115,000 |
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