saloon

A delightful winter scene in 1931. Note the snow chains.

Datsun 1000

The 10000

Simca 1000 Rallye I & II

Both models were fitted with the 1294 cc engine, the Rallye 1 producing 60 hp and the Rallye 2 82 hp. The twin carbs on the Rallye 2 must have helped! The 2's roadholding was noticeably better than that of the Rallye 1 - one reason being the very sticky tyres (not exactly long-lasting if I remember correctly).

Vedette (1955-1961)

The Vedette started off life as a Ford (France) Vedette. Simca took over the Ford works in 1954 but the Vedette was sold as a Ford for some time after the take-over. The 1956 models below sport a Ford badge.

Chrysler 160, 180, 2 litres 1970-1976

Chrysler's big saloon was designed in Coventry and manufactured in France. Later it was produced in Spain. The main differences between the models were the level of trim and the engine size: the 160 had a 1600 cc engine, the 180 an 1800 and the 2L a 2-litre unit. The 2 litres was only availble with automatic transmission.

Ariane (1957-1963)

The Ariane had the body style of the (old) Vedette coupled with the reliable and economical 4 cylinder Flash engine.

Simca 1300 / 1301 1500/1501 1963-1976

Simca 1100 1967-1982

Skoda 1000 MB 1964-1969

The 1000 MB (Mlada Boleslav) was introduced in 1964.

Skoda 440 / 445 1955-1959