Simca - Revision history

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	== The Aronde and Ford SAF takeover ==		== The Aronde and Ford SAF takeover ==
	The [[Simca Aronde]], launched in 1951, was the first true Simca car as opposed to a Fiat design. It had a 1200 ~~[[Cubic centimetre\|~~cc]] engine and its production reached 100,000 units yearly. Following this success, Simca took over the French truck manufacturers [[Unic]] in 1951, and Saurer in 1956, the Poissy plant of [[Ford SAF]] in 1954 and in 1958 it bought the [[Talbot]] brand. With the Ford purchase came the Ford designed V-8 powered Vedette range which continued to be made but with Simca badges and various names until 1962 in France and 1967 in Brazil. An Aronde powered version was also made in 1957 and called the Ariane which because of its economy combined with a large body was popular as a taxi.		The [[Simca Aronde]], launched in 1951, was the first true Simca car as opposed to a Fiat design. It had a 1200 cc engine and its production reached 100,000 units yearly. Following this success, Simca took over the French truck manufacturers [[Unic]] in 1951, and Saurer in 1956, the Poissy plant of [[Ford SAF]] in 1954 and in 1958 it bought the [[Talbot]] brand. With the Ford purchase came the Ford designed V-8 powered Vedette range which continued to be made but with Simca badges and various names until 1962 in France and 1967 in Brazil. An Aronde powered version was also made in 1957 and called the Ariane which because of its economy combined with a large body was popular as a taxi.

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	== The collapse of Chrysler Europe ==		== The collapse of Chrysler Europe ==
	The most successful pre-Chrysler Simca models were the Aronde, the Simca 1000 and the front engined [[Simca 1100\|1100]] compact car. During the late 1970s Chrysler era, Simca produced the new [[Simca 180\|160/180]] saloon, [[Simca 1307\|1307]] range ([[Chrysler Alpine]] in the ~~[[United Kingdom\|~~UK]]) and later the [[Chrysler Horizon\|Horizon]] ([[Dodge Omni]] and [[Plymouth Horizon]] in the USA), both of which were European [[Car of the Year]] on their launch. However, Chrysler's forced marriage of Simca and Rootes was not a happy one, and Chrysler Europe collapsed in 1977 and the remains were sold to [[Peugeot]] the following year. The Rootes models were quickly killed off, and the Simca-based Alpine/1307 and Horizon soldiered on through the first half of the 1980s using the resurrected Talbot badge. The last car to carry the Simca badge was the 1980 Solara, a 1307 with a boot, but in 1981 this had become a Talbot.		The most successful pre-Chrysler Simca models were the Aronde, the Simca 1000 and the front engined [[Simca 1100\|1100]] compact car. During the late 1970s Chrysler era, Simca produced the new [[Simca 180\|160/180]] saloon, [[Simca 1307\|1307]] range ([[Chrysler Alpine]] in the UK) and later the [[Chrysler Horizon\|Horizon]] ([[Dodge Omni]] and [[Plymouth Horizon]] in the USA), both of which were European [[Car of the Year]] on their launch. However, Chrysler's forced marriage of Simca and Rootes was not a happy one, and Chrysler Europe collapsed in 1977 and the remains were sold to [[Peugeot]] the following year. The Rootes models were quickly killed off, and the Simca-based Alpine/1307 and Horizon soldiered on through the first half of the 1980s using the resurrected Talbot badge. The last car to carry the Simca badge was the 1980 Solara, a 1307 with a boot, but in 1981 this had become a Talbot.

	== Afterlife ==		== Afterlife ==
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			==See Also==
			{{Simca}}

	==External links==		==External links==

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	{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Simca''' was a French automaker and marque, founded in 1934 by [[Henri Théodore Pigozzi]] (1898-1964). Simca was originally affiliated with [[Fiat]], but later, after a period of independence, became increasingly controlled by the [[Chrysler\|Chrysler Group]], in 1970 becoming a part of [[Chrysler Europe]] and a brand rather than independent company. In 1978, Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, [[PSA Peugeot Citroën\|PSA]], which replaced the Simca brand with [[Talbot]], thus ending the life of the brand (although some models were badged as Simca-Talbots for a time).		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Simca''' was a French automaker and marque, founded in 1934 by [[Henri Théodore Pigozzi]] (1898-1964). Simca was originally affiliated with [[Fiat]], but later, after a period of independence, became increasingly controlled by the [[Chrysler\|Chrysler Group]], in 1970 becoming a part of [[Chrysler Europe]] and a brand rather than independent company. In 1978, Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, [[PSA Peugeot Citroën\|PSA]], which replaced the Simca brand with [[Talbot]], thus ending the life of the brand (although some models were badged as Simca-Talbots for a time).

	During most of its post-war activity Simca was one of the biggest [[automobile]] manufacturers and most popular automobile brands in France. The [[Simca 1100]] was for some time the best-selling car in France, while the [[Simca 1307]] and [[Simca Horizon]] won the coveted [[European Car of the Year]] titles in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Simca vehicles were also manufactured by [[Simca do Brasil]] in Brazil and [[Barreiros\|Barreiros]] (another Chrysler subsidiary) in Spain, and also assembled in Chile, Colombia and the Netherlands <ref>[http://members.home.nl/jurriaanknol/Simca4NL.htm]</ref> during the Chrysler era.~~{{fact}}~~		During most of its post-war activity Simca was one of the biggest [[automobile]] manufacturers and most popular automobile brands in France. The [[Simca 1100]] was for some time the best-selling car in France, while the [[Simca 1307]] and [[Simca Horizon]] won the coveted [[European Car of the Year]] titles in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Simca vehicles were also manufactured by [[Simca do Brasil]] in Brazil and [[Barreiros\|Barreiros]] (another Chrysler subsidiary) in Spain, and also assembled in Chile, Colombia and the Netherlands <ref>[http://members.home.nl/jurriaanknol/Simca4NL.htm]</ref> during the Chrysler era.

	== The beginnings ==		== The beginnings ==

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	==Models==		==Models==
			[[Image:1000gallery 01.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Simca 1000 Rallye 1]]
	* [[Simca 5]]		* [[Simca 5]]
	* [[Simca 6]]		* [[Simca 6]]

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	{{List of ~~(Insert Marque)~~ Models}}'''Simca''' was a French automaker and marque, founded in 1934 by [[Henri Théodore Pigozzi]] (1898-1964). Simca was originally affiliated with [[Fiat]], but later, after a period of independence, became increasingly controlled by the [[Chrysler\|Chrysler Group]], in 1970 becoming a part of [[Chrysler Europe]] and a brand rather than independent company. In 1978, Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, [[PSA Peugeot Citroën\|PSA]], which replaced the Simca brand with [[Talbot]], thus ending the life of the brand (although some models were badged as Simca-Talbots for a time).		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Simca''' was a French automaker and marque, founded in 1934 by [[Henri Théodore Pigozzi]] (1898-1964). Simca was originally affiliated with [[Fiat]], but later, after a period of independence, became increasingly controlled by the [[Chrysler\|Chrysler Group]], in 1970 becoming a part of [[Chrysler Europe]] and a brand rather than independent company. In 1978, Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, [[PSA Peugeot Citroën\|PSA]], which replaced the Simca brand with [[Talbot]], thus ending the life of the brand (although some models were badged as Simca-Talbots for a time).

	During most of its post-war activity Simca was one of the biggest [[automobile]] manufacturers and most popular automobile brands in France. The [[Simca 1100]] was for some time the best-selling car in France, while the [[Simca 1307]] and [[Simca Horizon]] won the coveted [[European Car of the Year]] titles in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Simca vehicles were also manufactured by [[Simca do Brasil]] in Brazil and [[Barreiros\|Barreiros]] (another Chrysler subsidiary) in Spain, and also assembled in Chile, Colombia and the Netherlands <ref>[http://members.home.nl/jurriaanknol/Simca4NL.htm]</ref> during the Chrysler era.{{fact}}		During most of its post-war activity Simca was one of the biggest [[automobile]] manufacturers and most popular automobile brands in France. The [[Simca 1100]] was for some time the best-selling car in France, while the [[Simca 1307]] and [[Simca Horizon]] won the coveted [[European Car of the Year]] titles in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Simca vehicles were also manufactured by [[Simca do Brasil]] in Brazil and [[Barreiros\|Barreiros]] (another Chrysler subsidiary) in Spain, and also assembled in Chile, Colombia and the Netherlands <ref>[http://members.home.nl/jurriaanknol/Simca4NL.htm]</ref> during the Chrysler era.{{fact}}

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	'''Simca''' was a French automaker and marque, founded in 1934 by [[Henri Théodore Pigozzi]] (1898-1964). Simca was originally affiliated with [[Fiat]], but later, after a period of independence, became increasingly controlled by the [[Chrysler\|Chrysler Group]], in 1970 becoming a part of [[Chrysler Europe]] and a brand rather than independent company. In 1978, Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, [[PSA Peugeot Citroën\|PSA]], which replaced the Simca brand with [[Talbot]], thus ending the life of the brand (although some models were badged as Simca-Talbots for a time).		{{List of (Insert Marque) Models}}'''Simca''' was a French automaker and marque, founded in 1934 by [[Henri Théodore Pigozzi]] (1898-1964). Simca was originally affiliated with [[Fiat]], but later, after a period of independence, became increasingly controlled by the [[Chrysler\|Chrysler Group]], in 1970 becoming a part of [[Chrysler Europe]] and a brand rather than independent company. In 1978, Chrysler divested its European operations to another French automaker, [[PSA Peugeot Citroën\|PSA]], which replaced the Simca brand with [[Talbot]], thus ending the life of the brand (although some models were badged as Simca-Talbots for a time).

	During most of its post-war activity Simca was one of the biggest [[automobile]] manufacturers and most popular automobile brands in France. The [[Simca 1100]] was for some time the best-selling car in France, while the [[Simca 1307]] and [[Simca Horizon]] won the coveted [[European Car of the Year]] titles in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Simca vehicles were also manufactured by [[Simca do Brasil]] in Brazil and [[Barreiros\|Barreiros]] (another Chrysler subsidiary) in Spain, and also assembled in Chile, Colombia and the Netherlands <ref>[http://members.home.nl/jurriaanknol/Simca4NL.htm]</ref> during the Chrysler era.{{fact}}		During most of its post-war activity Simca was one of the biggest [[automobile]] manufacturers and most popular automobile brands in France. The [[Simca 1100]] was for some time the best-selling car in France, while the [[Simca 1307]] and [[Simca Horizon]] won the coveted [[European Car of the Year]] titles in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Simca vehicles were also manufactured by [[Simca do Brasil]] in Brazil and [[Barreiros\|Barreiros]] (another Chrysler subsidiary) in Spain, and also assembled in Chile, Colombia and the Netherlands <ref>[http://members.home.nl/jurriaanknol/Simca4NL.htm]</ref> during the Chrysler era.{{fact}}

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References

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	~~<references/>~~
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In popular culture

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	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==
	* The Spanish parody group [[Los Inhumanos]] released a popular party song titled ''Qué difícil es hacer el amor en un Simca 1000'' ("How difficult it is to ~~[[sex in a car\|~~make love]] in a Simca 1000").		* The Spanish parody group Los Inhumanos released a popular party song titled ''Qué difícil es hacer el amor en un Simca 1000'' ("How difficult it is to make love in a Simca 1000").
	* Les Chevaliers du Fiel French parody duo released a song titled ''Je te prendrai nue dans la Simca 1000''.		* Les Chevaliers du Fiel French parody duo released a song titled ''Je te prendrai nue dans la Simca 1000''.
	* The French singer Alain Souchon composes in 2005 a song that evocates a "Simca rouillée".		* The French singer Alain Souchon composes in 2005 a song that evocates a "Simca rouillée".
	* One of Brazilian rock group [[Camisa de Vênus]] greatest commercial hits is a song called "Simca Chambord".		* One of Brazilian rock group Camisa de Vênus greatest commercial hits is a song called "Simca Chambord".
	* In the classic Brazilian TV Series [[Vigilante Rodoviário]], the main character, Inspector Carlos, drives a 1959 Simca Chambord. The series was so popular in the 60s that the actor who played the main character regularly appears in classic car owners meetings with the same car used in the series.		* In the classic Brazilian TV Series Vigilante Rodoviário, the main character, Inspector Carlos, drives a 1959 Simca Chambord. The series was so popular in the 60s that the actor who played the main character regularly appears in classic car owners meetings with the same car used in the series.
	* The protagonists of the 1964 film "[[Band of Outsiders]]" by [[Jean-Luc Godard]] drive a Simca convertible.		* The protagonists of the 1964 film "Band of Outsiders" by Jean-Luc Godard drive a Simca convertible.
	* [[Michael Palin]] confirms in his 1969-1979 diaries that he purchased a new Simca in 1970.		* Michael Palin confirms in his 1969-1979 diaries that he purchased a new Simca in 1970.

	==Models==		==Models==

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Afterlife

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	== Afterlife ==		== Afterlife ==
	Peugeot eventually grew tired of the Talbot brand, and the last Simca design was launched as [[Peugeot 309]] (instead of Talbot Arizona as had been originally planned), and this was the end of this French brand. The Peugeot 309 used Simca engines until October 1991 when they were replaced by PSA's own TU and XU series of engines. The 309 was produced at the former [[Rootes]] factory in [[Ryton-on-Dunsmore]], UK as well as in the Poissy plant.		Peugeot eventually grew tired of the Talbot brand, and the last Simca design was launched as [[Peugeot 309]] (instead of Talbot Arizona as had been originally planned), and this was the end of this French brand. The Peugeot 309 used Simca engines until October 1991 when they were replaced by PSA's own TU and XU series of engines. The 309 was produced at the former [[Rootes]] factory in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, UK as well as in the Poissy plant.

	Simcas can still be seen on the road in several ~~[[Europe]]an~~ countries and were also manufactured in [[Brazil]], [[Spain]] and [[Finland]].		Simcas can still be seen on the road in several European countries and were also manufactured in Brazil, Spain and Finland.

	==In popular culture==		==In popular culture==

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	== The Aronde and Ford SAF takeover ==		== The Aronde and Ford SAF takeover ==
	The [[Simca Aronde]], launched in 1951, was the first true Simca car as opposed to a Fiat design. It had a 1200 [[Cubic centimetre\|cc]] engine and its production reached 100,000 units yearly. Following this success, Simca took over the French truck manufacturers [[Unic]] in 1951, and Saurer in 1956, the [[Poissy]] plant of [[Ford SAF]] in 1954 and in 1958 it bought the [[Talbot]] brand. With the Ford purchase came the Ford designed V-8 powered Vedette range which continued to be made but with Simca badges and various names until 1962 in France and 1967 in Brazil. An Aronde powered version was also made in 1957 and called the Ariane which because of its economy combined with a large body was popular as a taxi.		The [[Simca Aronde]], launched in 1951, was the first true Simca car as opposed to a Fiat design. It had a 1200 [[Cubic centimetre\|cc]] engine and its production reached 100,000 units yearly. Following this success, Simca took over the French truck manufacturers [[Unic]] in 1951, and Saurer in 1956, the Poissy plant of [[Ford SAF]] in 1954 and in 1958 it bought the [[Talbot]] brand. With the Ford purchase came the Ford designed V-8 powered Vedette range which continued to be made but with Simca badges and various names until 1962 in France and 1967 in Brazil. An Aronde powered version was also made in 1957 and called the Ariane which because of its economy combined with a large body was popular as a taxi.

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SIMCA

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	== SIMCA ==		== SIMCA ==
	The SIMCA (''Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile'') company was founded in 1935 when Henri Pigozzi bought the former [[Donnet]] factory in the French town of [[Nanterre]].<ref name=Beaulieu/> The first cars produced were [[Fiat Balilla]]s and [[Fiat Ardita\|Arditas]] but carried Simca-Fiat 6CV and 11CV badges. This was followed in 1936 by the Simca Cinq or 5CV a version of the [[Fiat Topolino]] and in 1937 by the Huit or 8CV version of the [[Fiat 1100]]. Production of the 6CV and 11CV stopped in 1937 leaving the 5CV and the 8CV in production until the outbreak of World War II. Despite France's being occupied during the war, Simca cars continued to be produced in small numbers throughout the conflict.		The SIMCA (''Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile'') company was founded in 1935 when Henri Pigozzi bought the former Donnet factory in the French town of Nanterre.<ref name=Beaulieu/> The first cars produced were [[Fiat Balilla]]s and [[Fiat Ardita\|Arditas]] but carried Simca-Fiat 6CV and 11CV badges. This was followed in 1936 by the Simca Cinq or 5CV a version of the [[Fiat Topolino]] and in 1937 by the Huit or 8CV version of the [[Fiat 1100]]. Production of the 6CV and 11CV stopped in 1937 leaving the 5CV and the 8CV in production until the outbreak of World War II. Despite France's being occupied during the war, Simca cars continued to be produced in small numbers throughout the conflict.

	With peace, production resumed in 1946 with the pre-war Cinq (5CV) and Huit (8CV) but a new car arrived in 1948 with the Simca Six with overhead valve 570 cc engine ahead of the equivalent Fiat.		With peace, production resumed in 1946 with the pre-war Cinq (5CV) and Huit (8CV) but a new car arrived in 1948 with the Simca Six with overhead valve 570 cc engine ahead of the equivalent Fiat.