Simca Cars. Founded as Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile in 1935, Simca made Fiat-derived cars until 1951 before launching its own Simca Aronde. In 1954 Simca bought Ford France, but Chrysler started buying Simca shares from 1958 until it took control in 1968 and Simca succumbed to Chrysler and Talbot badges.

Simca 1501 Special Estate. The tuned 'Special' version of the 1501 was given a purposeful look with twin driving lights

Simca 1501 Special Estate. The Simca 1300/1500 cars evolved into the 1301/150l by growing 5.9cm in the bonnet and and 13.5cm in the boot. However, Estate versions kept the original shorter bodywork.

Simca 1501 Special Estate. In 1966 the Simca 1300/1500 were revised as the 1301/1501. The 1501 Special was launched in 1969 with a tuned version of the 1475cc engine.

Simca 1501 Special Estate. Unusually for a European Estate car, the Simca had an American style tailgate with a drop down panel into which the rear window was wound.

Simca 1501 Special Estate - lamps. The rectangular driving lamps were specified for the 1501 Special models.

Simca 1501 Special Estate -window. To opewn the tailgate; use the round handle to wind the window down inside the panel, then drop the panel down to horizontal.