Simca 1100
When Chrysler increased its stake in Simca in 1963 it inherited Project 928 in an advanced state. Engineered by Philippe Grundeler and Charles Scales the new car was an advanced front wheel drive hatchback with independent suspension on all wheels. It is launched with 944cc and 1,118cc versions of the Type 315 engine first introduced in the rear-engined Simca 1000 in 1961, and in 1972 a 1,294cc variant was given to the Simca 1100 Special (which had a 1,204cc tuned unit from 1970). There was a mild revamp in 1970 with front indicators becoming clear (instead of orange), and a larger tailgate window from 1972, and enlarged rear lamps from 1975. The Chrysler Horizon takes over from the 1100 range in 1978 although the model continues until 1981 carrying Talbot badges from 1979.
aa Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special badge
aa Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special badge
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special - Badges on the tailgate. In 1978 the 1100 GLS was a model for the British market only, and there were two 'Special' versions of this.
aa Simca 1204 Special 1970 badge
aa Simca 1204 Special 1970 badge
Simca 1204 Special 1970 - Badge on bootlid
ac Simca 1100 1972 GL head
ac Simca 1100 1972 GL head
Simca 1100 1972 GL. Launched in 1967 power was given by a 1,118cc 4-cylinder engine also being used in the rear-engined Simca 1000.
Simca 1100 1972 GL front
Simca 1100 1972 GL front
Simca 1100 1972 GL. For 1972 indicators became clear and from 1971 bonnet badging changed from 'S I M C A' to smaller rectangular badges
Simca 1100 1972 GL rear
Simca 1100 1972 GL rear
Simca 1100 1972 GL. For 1972 Simca enlarged the rear window
Simca 1100 1972 GL side
Simca 1100 1972 GL side
Simca 1100 1972 GL. The Simca 1100 used a transverse engine, which was still quite novel at its launch. It was built on a 99-inch wheelbase
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door front
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door front
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door. The GLX version was a run out model, based on the 1,118cc 58 bhp engine. Rather tame in comparison with the TI model
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door rear
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door rear
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door. Simca undertook a rationalisation of the range leading to the 1100 GLX. The wheels on this car are not standard
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special front
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special front
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special. By 1978 the Simca 1100 was running out as the new Horizon took over. Britain got its own versions, the GLS had the 1,118cc engine and was topped by the 'Special'
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special rear
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special rear
Simca 1100 1978 GLS Special. A special edition for the British market, more a well trimmed car than a sporting one. The larger rear lamps were given in 1975
Simca 1204 Special 1970 front
Simca 1204 Special 1970 front
Simca 1204 Special 1970. The Simca 1204 was created for the UK market using a longer 1,204cc version of the 1,118cc unit with two twin choke Weber carburettors giving 75bhp. Driving lamps were added into the grille.
Simca 1204 Special 1970 rear
Simca 1204 Special 1970 rear
Simca 1204 Special 1970. The only colour for this model in 1970 was this metallic turquoise blue, but other colours were added in 1971. This 1204 still has the original small rear window and thin rear lamps.
Talbot Horizon LD 1983 front
Talbot Horizon LD 1983 front
Talbot Horizon LD 1983, the Series II Horizon - badge on hatch. 'Series II' badges appeared on Horizons in the UK for 1983. The Horizon LD was given the 1,905cc Peugeot XUD 65bhp engine - the first application of this new engine.
t Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door tail
t Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door tail
Simca 1100 1977 GLX 5-door
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