The Simca Has Arrived!!!! ......... EL: Full story with pics

[Mr H Sceptre]

Morning all.

 

Well, myself & m'colleague Mr Leyland got back from picking my new Simca 1110 Break GLS up from the Loire Valley late on Sunday night.

 

The trip went like clockwork & we had a fantastic time, but more importantly, the car is superb. Over the 1000kms we covered, she didn't miss a beat. She is in much better condition than I expected - the only real blemish is a small crack in the painwork beneath the rear passenger door handle.

 

Anyway, here are a few snaps taken on the first day. When I've got more time I'll upload some more. Mr Leyland has got a shedload, including some EPIC spots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can imagine, I'm over the moon with her!

[Angrydicky]

Stunning....

 

Looking forward to the rest of the pics!

[seth]

Looks gorgeous! Tyres even look like they've got the right sort of old tread pattern. Or maybe they're just old

[Cavcraft]

Ace job, looks fantastic!

[Mr H Sceptre]

I think the tyres are quite new. The seller didnt speak any English & my French is pretty basic so there was lots of pointing & hand gestures etc, but I'm pretty sure he said they were quite new.

[boobydoo]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!! Yummy!

 

I see it's Talbot badged, so assume it must be a later one.... 1980 perhaps? Interesting that they didn't update the estates with the later Chrysler Alpine type steering wheel that mine has. Nice wood veneer trim on the dash aswell!!

 

It looks in fantastic condition so a great find!

 

Brilliant! Glad to see so much Simca love on here....more pics please!!

[mk2_craig]

Awesome, is that a gennerwine 21000km on the clock?

[Mr H Sceptre]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!! Yummy!

 

I see it's Talbot badged, so assume it must be a later one.... 1980 perhaps? Interesting that they didn't update the estates with the later Chrysler Alpine type steering wheel that mine has. Nice wood veneer trim on the dash aswell!!

 

It looks in fantastic condition so a great find!

 

Brilliant! Glad to see so much Simca love on here....more pics please!!

 

 

Its actually a 1968 model, so not too sure why its got Talbot badges on. Maybe fitted at a later date? Actually Boobydoo, you might be able to help me - I can't for the life of me find the windscreen wash control on the dashboard....any ideas?

[VWPowered]

that my son is an absolute belter

[Mr H Sceptre]

Awesome, is that a gennerwine 21000km on the clock?

 

 

Nah, its been round the clock once. Still, thats only 75K miles so not too bad for a 43yr old car.

[face]

It has a rev counter, so therefore is an excellent vehicle.

 

I am easily pleased

[michiel]

I can't for the life of me find the windscreen wash control on the dashboard....any ideas?

 

Twist the wiper knob to the left or right maybe?

 

Edit: merde, wiper works with a rocker switch, n'est-ce pas?

 

Also: TRES BELLE!!!! I am in love. Should never have sold my 1100...

[Mr H Sceptre]

Yep, the wipers are on a rocker switch.

[warren t claim]

Are you sure it has electric washers?

[boobydoo]

Its actually a 1968 model, so not too sure why its got Talbot badges on. Maybe fitted at a later date? Actually Boobydoo, you might be able to help me - I can't for the life of me find the windscreen wash control on the dashboard....any ideas?

 

Yours is a completely different dash to mine so not sure where yours might be. I'm sure on mine you push in the wiper stalk........

 

I have a spare Haynes type manual if you need one...don't want nuffink for it if you do.

[Vin]

That is WONDERFUL. Good Work

[michiel]

I've got a load of photos and scans...

 

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=simca+1100&w=63765723%40N00&s=rec

 

And I might have an owner's manual or two at home, I'll see if there's something in there tonight.

[Angrydicky]

Are you sure it has electric washers?

 

Are you sure it has washers fitted at all? I can't see any jets in the pictures.

[boobydoo]

Two little black ones on the scuttle grille.

[dollywobbler]

Beautiful. It hasn't got something daft like foot operated washers has it? The French do like hiding useful controls - like door handles on a CX or Dyane!

[Mr H Sceptre]

It deffo has 2 small black washers. Knowing the French the controls will be somewhere ridiculous!

[Danblez]

ZOINKS! What a beauty, great work!

[Mr H Sceptre]

Washer control located - foot operated!

[Alexg]

Superb work! Dare I ask what you forked out for this beauty?

[dollywobbler]

Washer control located - foot operated!

 

I was right then - just like a Dyane! It is a beautiful looking thing.

[scooters]

That, Mr S, is Freakin awesume!

 

well bought - as you were in that part of France did you remember to fill the spacious boot full of pouille Fume

[Mr H Sceptre]

Superb work! Dare I ask what you forked out for this beauty?

 

 

T'was 1000 Eurocoins, so around £830.

[nigel bickle]

Lovely

 

I've quite a lot of spares for mine 9a van) so if you get stuck -shout. Looks like in needs nothing -mind

[Mr H Sceptre]

Lovely

 

I've quite a lot of spares for mine 9a van) so if you get stuck -shout. Looks like in needs nothing -mind

 

 

Cheers Mr B.

 

S'pose once I get it MOT'd in the UK I'll need a new speedo (with mph on it), and new headlights (I'm assuming the yellow ones will have to go?)

[wuvvum]

I'm not sure whether to save those photos into my "pictures" folder or my "porn" folder.

 

Foot-operated screen wash will be the same as the R6 - ie an awkward bastard to operate whilst driving and not very effective. Still, it'll pass an MoT. What was it like to drive back? I would imagine the combination of low gearing and rattly Simca engine could get a bit wearing on a long run.