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Simca Plein Ciel - 1958-1962 | | The french simca company evolved into a lonely, captive outpost of the american chrysler corporation following a dizzying series of takeovers and mergers. But before that happened, simca earned an affectionate niche in the annals of classic cars. | Specifications performance Top speed of 80.6 mph
engine typedrivetrain: Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder
displacement 77.4 cu. In. Power rating 57 hp transmission 4-speed manual
chassis: Worm-and-roller steering; Independent front suspension by wishbone arms, twin helical coil springs and transverse stabilizing bar; Rear suspension by banjo-type axle and variable flexibility leaf springs; Pedal-controlled brakes with hydraulic assist |
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| | About vehicle Its a cinq
founded in 1934 by henri-theodore pigozzi to manufacture fiats for the french market, simca started out virtually copying the italian counterparts of its day. Its biggest hit, the cinq, remained popular through the forties. In 1958, however, chrysler bought a 15-percent share of simca, and the company began to lose its manufacturing identity.
end of the line
around the time of the chrysler coup, simca came out with its plein ciel or p 60 coupes. The p was for personalized ; The 60 was meant to imply that the manufacturer was years ahead of its time. The model had twelve basic styles, from two-door to four-door; One model was a small van with a tarpaulin-covered platform. Even with all the variations, the plein ciel didnt seek innovation. It was, instead, the consolidation of
everything that had worked well in simcas storied history. This simca plein ciel was introduced in 1958. Made byfacel, its design nevertheless was reminiscent of the ford thunderbird. |
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